National Hot Tea Month

January is National Hot Tea Month. January is the perfect month with our winter temperatures to enjoy a cup of hot tea. Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. In honor of National Hot Tea Month I want to sure a little info about tea with you.

Great discoveries are often by accident. Legend has it, in 2727 BC the Chinese Emperor Citric Nung, who was a skilled ruler, creative scientist and patron of the arts discovered tea by accident. While a servant was boiling water for hygienic reasons leaves from a tree dropped into a cup of boiling water. The water turned brown, Shen Nung was curious and drank it. He found this new drink refreshing and aromatic. Tea has been an important part of many cultures for approximately 5000 years.

Tea and wine share a common fact in that both come from a single plant. All tea comes from one plant, Cameillia sinesis, which is a warm weather evergreen. The evergreen can grow up to 60 feet in the wild, but when cultivated for harvest it is keep about three feet in height. More than 3000 varieties of tea have been documented. Just like wine different climate, soil conditions and the processing techniques determine the flavor of tea.

I for one am very happy tea was discovered. I enjoy hot tea and more importantly love teapots. I have collecting teapots since childhood. Often when traveling I will search for a teapot to be my souvenir from a trip. Teapots can be both functional and decorative in nature. www.giftsetc.com offers a nice collection of teapots. Some of which I have in my home and use. The teapots on our site are dishwasher and microwave safe perfect for our busy lifestyles.

Happy New Year! - Enjoy a good cup of tea and look for additional info on tea during the month of January at www.giftsetc.com

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Sincerely,
Marilynn
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