It’s the most popular beverage in the world after plain
water. The world’s tea market was worth $38.8 billion in 2013.
3.
THE CHINESE HAVE BEEN DRINKING IT FOR MORE THAN 2000 YEARS …
Around 141 BCE, Han Dynasty Emperor Jing Di was buried
with a wooden box containing important treasures he would need in the
afterlife, including high-quality tea leaves. But his ancestors may have been
enjoying tea for even longer than that. Chinese legend holds that the emperor
Shen Nong first drank hot water accidentally infused with tea leaves way back
in 2737 BCE. Regardless, until around 300 CE, it was considered a medicinal
draught rather than a casual beverage.
4.
TURKISH PEOPLE CONSUME THE MOST TEA.
Turks consume an average of almost seven pounds of tea per
person annually. The Irish, in comparison, the world’s second-biggest tea
drinkers, consume less than five pounds per person a year. To keep up with its
citizens’ insatiable demand for tea, Turkey grows one-fifth of the world’s
supply.
5.
AMERICANS PREFER THEIR TEA COLD.
About 85 percent of tea sales in the U.S. are from iced
tea.
6. Tea was so valuable in the 18th century that it was kept in a
locked chest – which we now call a tea caddy.
The V&A museum has an example of such
a chest, above: "Tea, introduced into Europe in the late 17th century, was
a valuable commodity. It was kept securely in elegant boxes with secure locks.
At that time, these were usually known as 'tea chests', although they are now
generally referred to as 'tea caddies'. Such boxes often contained two or more
compartments for different types of tea, or for sugar, stored in small metal containers
known as 'tea canisters'."
7. Expensive Tea in the world.
Da Hong Pao Tea
At $1.2 million per kilogram, Da-Hong Pao Tea is the most expensive in the world. This variety has been declared
a national treasure by the Chinese government and dates back to the Ming
Dynasty. The process used during harvesting remains a closely guarded secret.
8. Tea bags were
invented in the early 1800s in the United States as a way to hold tea samples
brought over from India.
9. After water, tea is
the most widely consumed beverage in the world.
10.tea
absorbs moisture.
did you ever know that tea absorbs moisture? If not then it is time you
observed the behavior of this beverage. Tea naturally absorbs a lot of moisture
if left uncovered properly. Therefore, you should consider covering your tea in
a dry and sealed container when keeping it for future use.
On the other hand, you should also follow the procedure and guidelines
for freezing tea. Keep in mind that tea, just like many other products, ages
with time and that’s why it is should be wrapped in a special greaseproof paper
when storing it.
11.Tea promotes
Good Health.
Even though it is difficult to prove that tea influences health,
numerous studies have shown that this beverage is associated with a number of
health benefits. These interesting findings are mainly based on the populations
that are often subjected to such research.
Taking several cups of tea in a day is believed to lower risks of
depression, stroke, liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, some
myths about the health benefits of drinking tea have been blown out of
proportion leading to wrong results.
12.Tea is Naturally
Calorie free
Tea is one of the most
preferred refreshing beverages in most parts of the world. This drink tastes
great and has been found to contain no sodium, fat or sugar. On top of that,
tea is naturally calorie-free besides contributing so much to water intake as a
way of promoting hydration.
13. Reading Tea leaves
Tea reading is popularly known as Tasseography. The
term 'Tasseography' is derived from the word 'Tasse' which is a French word
that means cup. This technique was extended to the art of reading coffee grains
as well as wine. Apparently, no one can tell the origin of reading tea leaves.
Study
tip
14.
Tea Chemical formula and chemical components.
C6H15NO3
Chemical components of Tea Polyphenols
Amino acids
Enzymes
Pigments
Carbohydrates
Methylxanthines
Minerals
Volatiles
sources
15 .TEA IS ASSOCIATED WITH GOOD HEALTH.
Though it’s hard to prove that tea directly influences
health, many studies have found that it’s associated with several benefits, at
least in the populations that are often the subjects of such research. Drinking
several cups of tea per day has been associated with lower risks of liver
disease, depression, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. However, some of the myths
about tea’s prowess as a health supplement have been overblown. For instance,
green tea doesn’t seem to help people lose weight, are there are conflicting
reports about its link to lower cancer risks.
16. You can bathe in Tea.
It
actually works! Skincare.com reports that
bathing in Green Tea can help "detoxify and soothe your skin" give it
a try.
17 . Tea can reduce your stress.
according to the University
College of London black tea reduces the stress hormones that we build up in our
bodies.
18. The London Tea
Auction ran for 300 years. According to
the BBC, "by the 1950s a third of all the world's tea was bought
through the auction."
The UK
Tea and Infusions Association adds: "Auctions were held roughly
quarterly, and tea was sold 'by the candle'. This meant that rather than
allowing bidding to go on for an unlimited length of time, a candle was lit at
the beginning of the sale of each lot, and when an inch of the candle had burnt
away, the hammer fell and the sale was ended”. 19. Butter tea is a common Tea in Tibet. Made using black tea, Yak Butter,
and Salt.
20. Tea is valuable, ranked 31st in the most valuable crop/livestock
league table. According to stats compiled by Statista, the Tea global market is predicted to reach 44.3 Billion by
2021. With approximately $5.5bn dollars in sales generated from ready-to-drink
Teas.
21. Herbal Tea is not Tea.
In the real sense, herbal tea is not real tea as
you may have thought. Normally this type of tea blends does not contain the
actual tea leaves. That is the reason it is usually referred to as
caffeine-free tea. This drink is a concoction of different types of spices and
herbs including other plants such as hibiscus, mint, and chamomile
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