Tea Was Discovered by Accident

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Legend says tea leaves fell into a Chinese emperor's boiling water. He loved the taste!

In 2737 BC, Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was resting in his garden when leaves from a nearby tree fell into his boiling water. The curious emperor tasted this accidental mixture and loved it. Thus, one of the world's most popular beverages was discovered. Today, tea is the most consumed beverage after water.

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