茶拥有5000年的历史。传说，神农氏（Shen Nong）喝开水时，几片野树叶子落进壶里。水开时顿时散发出宜人的香味。他喝了几口，觉得很提神。茶就这样发现了。

自此，茶在中国开始流行。茶园遍布全国，茶商变得富有。昂贵、雅致的茶具成了地位的象征。

今天，茶不仅是一种健康的饮品，而且是中国文化的一个组成部分。越来越多的国际游客一边品茶，一边了解中国文化。

 

Tea has a history of five thousand years. A legend goes that a few tree leaves fell into the kettle of Shen Nong when he was boiling water. When the water was boiled, he smelled a pleasant aroma. He took a few sips and felt refreshing. Tea was accidentally discovered in this way.

Since then, tea has gained popularity in China. Tea gardens have prospered around the nation and tea merchants become rich. Expensive and graceful tea sets have been regarded as symbols of status.

Today, tea is more than just a healthy beverage. It has become a part of Chinese culture. More and more international tourists who are attracted by tea are getting to know Chinese culture.