Tea History

The Origin of Tea

Tea history started in ancient China.

The first written reference to tea appeared in 350 A.D. defined as "a beverage made from boiled leaves."

The first difinitive study in tea history was written by Lu Yu in 780 A.D.

The 3 volume book entitled "Ch'a Ching" or "Tea Classic" covered everything related to tea from the proper techniques to growing plants to brewing tea.

"Tea tempers the spirit and harmonizes the mind; dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens thought and prevents drowsiness"

Lu Yu