Lemon wedge, mint, cinnamon, sugar, milk, cookies? With what do you prefer to drink tea? For millions of people on our planet, tea — favorite everyday drink. In terms of popularity, it takes an honorable second place after water. It is drunk in royal palaces, and in poor shacks there is always a cup of fragrant drink for guests.
Facts about tea will reveal to you the secrets of such a special attitude towards tea in different parts of the Earth.
The most incredible and interesting facts about tea
We we are so accustomed to tea that it has long become a kind of symbol of hospitality and an invitation to communicate. How exactly people came to the fact that tea tree leaves can be brewed, history is silent. It is only known that the birthplace of tea is most likely China, where it appeared about 5 thousand years ago.
But what do we know about this drink today? Interesting facts about tea may surprise you.
Fact # 1. At first, tea was medicine
Tea didn't immediately become a drink that is drunk in every home. For a long time in China, it was used exclusively during religious ceremonies. Then it began to be used as a medicinal infusion for various ailments. And only from X century A.D. tea has become the Chinese national drink.
Tea was brought to Europe by the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Like once in China, it was first used as a medicinal infusion, and not immediately recognized for its exotic taste.
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Fact # 2. There are many species, and plant — one
Until the XVIII century, the Chinese hid the secret of making tea, so in Europe they were sure that black and green tea were made from different plants. Today there are 6 main types of tea: red (known to us as black), green, white, yellow, oolong and puer. All of them are obtained from the camellia sinensis plant (Camellia sinensis) and differ only in the technology of processing the tea leaf.
Fact # 3. Tea is harvested by hand, like a thousand years ago
Tea plantations are located in the highlands, where each leaf is picked by hand. Not all leaves in a row break off, but only young leaves with a stem and a bud. In addition, the picker (most often a woman) must also sort them by grades. This is the only way to collect the best tea. Machine-harvested leaves are only suitable for cheap varieties.
Fact # 4. Where is more caffeine — in tea or coffee?
Most of we are sure that coffee shouldn drink often because it contains a lot of caffeine. This is only partly true, since it is really better not to abuse coffee. However, there is more caffeine in tea, but it acts softer to brew a drink we need less tea than coffee.
Fact # 5. Tea prevents cavities
Tea is good for dental health. Firstly, it contains fluoride, which helps fight caries. Secondly, a cup of tea after a meal reduces the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Therefore, tea lovers can boast of stronger teeth than those who do not drink tea.
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Fact # 6. Healing properties of tea
The harm and benefits of tea are still being discussed. However, tea — not just a drink for the soul, but it still has a number of useful properties:
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has an invigorating, tonic effect on the body;
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stimulates the cerebral cortex and helps to think better;
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helps digest fatty foods;
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tea contains 17 amino acids that help restore the nervous system;
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normalizes blood pressure and improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
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strengthens the immune system and slows down the aging process;
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contributes to profuse sweating and does not allow the body to overheat (e.g. in extreme heat);
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helps fight colds and is used in cancer prevention.
Fact # 7. For tea to be beneficial, it must be properly brewed
Tea — fragrant and & nbsp; tonic drink. In moderation, it brings great benefits to human health. However, for this tea must be brewed correctly:
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Fill the kettle with fresh, quality water. The volume should be such that everyone has enough for & nbsp; once. Re-boiling the water is not welcome, as the oxygen necessary for the aroma and taste of the tea is evaporated from the water.
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You can not pour boiling water over tea, which will spoil the taste of the drink. It is necessary to bring the water to a boil and immediately remove the kettle.
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Tea should be brewed in the ratio of 1 teaspoon of tea to one mug of water.
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Porcelain or faience dishes are most suitable for brewing tea.
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Tea time — about three minutes. Then the tea leaves are taken out, and the tea is poured into cups.
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Leaves can be re-brewed. But it is not recommended to drink yesterday's brew, as it is harmful to the body.
Fact # 8. every country has its own way of brewing tea
In England people prefer to drink tea with milk. Why should milk be poured strictly into tea, and not vice versa.
In Tibet, they drink strong tea with the addition of melted yak butter and salt. The mixture is churned for a long time to make a thick drink that perfectly relieves fatigue and helps to restore strength.
Mongols add oil, lard, salt and even black pepper to tea. In Iran, they like to drink tea with cinnamon and ginger. And here tea with lemon was invented to drink in Russia.
Drink for health and communication
Tea — an excellent invigorating drink that unites and disposes to communication. When properly brewed, it has a healing effect on the entire human body, helps fight fatigue, colds, heat and is a prevention of more serious diseases.
Have a nice tea party!
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