China is synonymous with tea, and tea with China. The history of tea in China is almost as long as the history of China itself.

Despite the recent rise of coffee, Chinese tea culture continues to enjoy great popularity. Read on to learn about the past,  present, and future of tea in China.

The history of Chinese tea begins with Shennong. a mythical personage said to be the father of Chinese agriculture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Legend has it that Shennong accidentally discovered tea as he was boiling water to drink while sitting under a Camellia  sinensis tree. Some leaves from the tree fell into the water, infusing it with a refreshing aroma. Shennong took a sip,  found it enjoyable, and thus, tea was born.

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I hope that through this Infographic I have created, friends who are interested can have a more intuitive understanding of the development of tea and its status in today's world to promote Chinese culture and let the world know an objective and authentic China.