Tea plants originated in Asia as early as the 11th century and spread throughout the world by the the mid 17th century. Tea is a popular alternative to coffee as a beverage and has had medicinal benefit and uses through time. Globally tea has become a main focus in social events, such as the Japanese, Chinese and Indian ceremonies in which tea has a special process of creation, preparation, handling, serving and then...drinking. In Britain, early afternoon and high teas are served in combination with foods such as special sandwiches, biscuits and cookies. Americans have recently in this century adopted tea as a daily ritual beverage and have harvested unique marketing concepts as herbals, botanical mixes and infusions that are sold in boutiques everywhere. The idea of the art of tea is to appreciate the essence and flavor of the tea, the taste, and the break in your day to relax and enjoy it.
I challenge you to find a tea that you love and take the time to savor the taste and allow yourself to take a 15 minute break during your day to kick back, relax and enjoy...
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