The document traces the origins and spread of tea from China to other parts of Asia and Europe. It begins with tea being discovered accidentally in China by the Emperor, after which books were written about how to prepare it. Tea then spread to Japan and Korea. Portuguese sailors were the first Europeans to drink tea in China, and later the new British queen popularized tea in Britain. Today tea is enjoyed worldwide and comes in many varieties. The document also provides details on different types of tea and how to prepare tea.