International Tea Day 2022: History, Chai Special Shayari Chai Day

Interational Tea Day 2022 : History,Chai Special ShayariChai Special

Tea Day History :-

According to United Nations, historical evidence exists that tea was consumed in China 5,000 years ago. Chinese Emperor Shen Nung first tasted the beverage when he and his soldiers took shelter under a tree. While tgey were boiling water, some windblown tea leaves fell into the container and got mixed into it. The result was  everyone’s favourite drink.

Since its discovery in ancient China, the beverage has gone on to become a staple in many parts of the world. In Asian culture, it became a symbolic part of religious rituals as well as a medicinal cure.  Tea crop was first commercially introduced by the British in 1824 with an aim to fight back against the tea monopoly of China. In India, it is grown in states like Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka and Sikkim.

The day was first observed in New Delhi in 2005. in 2015 , the indian government oroposed to the un food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to expand the celebrations across the world.

International Tea Day 2022

No day is complete without a cup of tea, for chai lovers. Popular delhiites such as author Ravinder Singh, YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, among other profess their love for good ol’ tea.