1. Tea is believed to have been discovered by the Emperor of China. At first, only the royal and the rich could afford to drink tea, and for several centuries they drank it on the account of it's medicinal purposes. However, tea drinking became more popular to the point where the government began to support it.
Further Reading: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/cuisine_drink/tea/
2. Tea was incorporated in Buddhism because priests used tea to stay awake and meditate for longer periods of time. They eventually developed the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Further Reading: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/chamu/2011-10/28/content_13993232.htm
3. In the 17th Century, tea was imported into England through the East India Company.
Further Reading: http://www.tea.co.uk/history-of-tea

1. Some teas actually have cancer fighting properties, heart disease, and clogged arteries. Green tea is considered to be one of the healthiest teas, as it relieves fatigue and increases alertness.

1. Chinese Culture, tea is a part of most people's daily life. Tea is served to guests as a respect and a long held tradition.

2.Tea in Japan is a poignant reflection on life. Their tea ceremony developed from the monks to the samurai warriors.

3. English tea gardens were created because of Duchess Anne of Belford, who created the tradition of afternoon. The British had a late breakfast in the morning and then a dinner around eight or nine, she began asking her maid to bring her a cup of tea and a small sweet, like a slice of cake. Eventually, she shared this with her friends and it began to spread amongst all classes.