A Brief History
Discover the ancient origins and fascinating history of tea!
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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.
Tea Facts
Apart from tourism, tea is the biggest industrial activity in India.
Tea Facts
Tea was created more than 5000 years ago in China.
Tea Facts
Tea contains half the amount of caffeine found in coffee.
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