In 350 AD, a record was made in a Chinese literature for a method of brewing
green tea.
In 520 AD, Buddhists chew the leaves while meditating, to assist in
meditation.
In 729 AD, tea cultivation begins to spread in Japan
when the Japanese Emperor gives gifts of powdered green tea to Buddhist monks.
In 780 AD, in China,
a book titled “The Book of Tea” is written by Lu Yu. In the book, the author
explains that there are numerous health benefits of green tea, and was given
the name the “patron saint” of tea.
In 1211 AD, Eisai Myoan, the creator of Zen Buddhism, authors a book titled,
“Tea Drinking is Good for Health”. He becomes an advocate for tea as a remedy
for nearly anything.
In the 1400s, the creation of the tea ceremony is created by a Japanese Zen
priest.
In 1517 AD, Europe is presented with Chinese tea by
way of Portuguese traders.
In 1559 AD, a Venetian merchant writes a book called “Voyages and Travels”,
which mentions the healthful assets of tea.
In the 1657 AD, the London
people begin to sell tea in the city.
From the 1600s to now, water is the most popular drink of choice, and tea
turns out to be the second most popular drink among people.