Tea, one of the world’s most popular beverages, has a rich and complex history that dates back to ancient China. Legend has it that tea was discovered in 2737 BC when Emperor Shen Nong accidentally brewed tea leaves with boiling water. Initially used for medicinal purposes, tea gained popularity among Chinese nobility, becoming a staple in social gatherings and ceremonies. By the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), tea drinking became a cultural phenomenon, with the establishment of tea houses and the...