The History of Chinese Tea – From Ancient Herb to World Drink

Chinese tea has a long history of over 6,000 years. It was first discovered in ancient China and later became one of the most popular drinks in the world.

 

According to old stories, tea was first used as medicine by Shennong, who found that tea could clear heat and calm the body. For a long time, tea was loved by scholars, monks and nobles for its gentle and peaceful nature.

 

During the Tang Dynasty, a great man named Lu Yu wrote The Classic of Tea, the first book about tea in history. From that time, tea became a daily drink for almost every family in China.

 

Later, Chinese tea travelled to other countries through the Silk Road and sea trade. It reached Europe, Japan, Korea and many other places, and shaped different tea cultures around the world.

 

Today, Chinese tea is not just a drink. It carries the wisdom, elegance and peace of Eastern culture, bringing warmth and calm to people all over the world