The History of Tea

Since ancient times. tea has been used as medicine, food and drink. Over the years, people's demands for tea has increased and the tea process has also continuously changed. From eating fresh tea leaves to sun-dying for collection, from braising fresh green tea, tea cakes and fannings to green tea, black tea,blue tea (Oolong tea), yellow tea, dark tea, white tea and scented tea in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing(1644-1911) dynasties, the tea-processing technology has been constantly improved and upgraded.At the end of the 20th century, tea liquids appeared in the market along with various tea food and articles, witnessing wider and wider tea application.

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