Tea is a healthy drink. Drinking tea in China could be considered as an art and to help people achieve a sense of calm and renewed energy. It is also way to enjoy life better.
Stories are about the discovery of tea are different depending on the people who you ask, but we know that Chinese people have been drinking tea since Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Usually, tea (believe) to be medicinal, and is so central to (day) life that an old Chinese saying includes tea in a list of seven important contents to be gathered each morning, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy and vinegar.
Tea serves three primary (purpose) traditionally in Chinese society: to show status, to bring people together and to improve wellness.
Drinking tea together is a sign of respect. In ancient times, "tribute tea"(贡茶) was (special) kept for and presented to the Emperor. Tea still has a place in the life of the average people. It is common (give) guests a cup of tea to welcome them into the home. But tea is more than a key of social customs. It is meant to act a medium through which people can become much (close) to nature. Drinking tea out in nature will create a spiritual connection to the environment and make people feel (relax).
