A Brief History
Discover the ancient origins and fascinating history of tea!
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Tea Facts
Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay.
Tea Facts
Apart from tourism, tea is the biggest industrial activity in India.
Tea Facts
The first book about tea was written by Lu Yu in 800 A.D
Tea Facts
Tea firstly appeared in Europe thanks to Portuguese Jesuit Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560.
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