Chinese Tea Culture.ppt

According to legend, tea was discovered in 2737 BC by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong, when leaves from a wild tea tree fell into boiling water he was using to sterilize drinking water. People began cultivating tea shrubs around 3000 years ago. Tea is considered a Zen-like drink in China that reflects personal character, and is a harmonious combination of spiritual and material qualities. There are many varieties of tea depending on how the leaves are picked and prepared, including green, black, oolong, jasmine, and scented teas that are preferred in different regions of China. Tea is an essential part of meals and social customs in China.