Every year on May 21, the world celebrates International Tea Day. Tea drinkers come together to celebrate their preferred brew on this day. Additionally, methods to sustain tea production and consumption are promoted on International Tea Day. On this day, we can learn more about the value of tea in the fight against hunger and poverty. The fact that tea is the most favoured beverage by millions of people globally may surprise you. There are 25,000 cups of tea consumed every second, or more than two billion cups per day. See our list of presents for tea enthusiasts if you want to celebrate in style.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY:

In 2005, nations that produce tea gathered to commemorate International Tea Day. Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, and Uganda were among them. The International Tea Day will be observed on May 21 in 2019 according the Intergovernmental Group on Tea's decision. The United Nations approved the December 21 celebrations. May 21, 2020 marked the inaugural International Tea Day recognised by the United Nations.

According to projections, the number of people who drink tea will rise along with the global population. Tea is quite popular in China and India. With 37% of the world's population living in just these two nations, India and China are home to many tea enthusiasts. Tea was allegedly discovered by Chinese Emperor Shen Hung when tree leaves blew into a pot of boiling water. Humanity has not turned back since he fell in love with the hot liquid.

Tea has several health advantages in addition to just being a tasty beverage. Antioxidants found in tea lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, help with weight loss, shield the bones from damage, stop tooth decay, strengthen the immune system, fight cancer, calm the digestive system, and relax the body. Regular tea drinkers are also less likely to pass away too soon. Tea is consumed regularly by those who do so at least three times per week. Compared to black tea, green tea appears to offer higher health advantages.

FUN FACTS ABOUT TEA:

1. There are numerous types of tea:

Tea comes in up to 3,000 different types.

2.Tea contains strange additives:

Tea additions including twigs, sawdust, and sheep dung are found in some varieties of tea.

3. Tea diurestic effects:

This means that drinking tea makes you want to urinate.

4. Timing is important:

Three to five minutes are needed to brew the ideal cup of black tea.

5.The arrival of ceramic teapots in Europe:

In the sixteenth century, ceramic teapots made their way to Europe.