In the ancient literature of China, tea was first recorded as a medicinal plant. It is said that Shennong discovered the function of tea when he tried various herbs. In ancient times, tea was widely regarded as a plant with medicinal value, and its leaves and roots were used to make medicine.
People often mix tea leaves with herbs and spices to make tea or medicinal tea. For example, Tibetan tea, which Tibetans like to drink, is a drink with medicinal value made by mixing tea with various herbs and spices.
With the passage of time, people began to pay more attention to the taste and aroma of tea, and gradually used it as a drink. After the Tang Dynasty, tea gradually became a cultural symbol, which combined with literati's poetry and calligraphy to form a unique tea culture.
The origin of tea
There are many theories about the origin of tea. Among them, it is said that tea trees were discovered in the southwest of China over 3000 BC, and tea was used. This statement is supported by many historical materials, including ancient literature records and archaeological discoveries.
According to the Book of Songs, people began to pick and eat fresh leaves of tea trees around 1 1 century BC. In the southwest of ancient times, people boiled the fresh leaves of tea trees into soup to treat various diseases. At the same time, tea is also used for sacrifice and etiquette, becoming an elegant gift.