“7 Surprising Facts About the World’s Favorite Drink – Tea”
Tea is a popular aromatic beverage made by steeping the leaves of
Camellia sinensis
in hot water.
After water, tea is the most consumed drink globally, enjoyed across cultures.
Tea originated in the borderlands of southwestern China and northern Myanmar thousands of years ago.
Tea contains caffeine, providing a mild energy boost and increased alertness.
From green to black to oolong, tea types vary in taste—bitter, sweet, floral, grassy, and more.
Tea spread from China to the world through Portuguese, Dutch, and British trade in the 16th–17th centuries.
China, India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka are the world’s largest tea producers.