There are few things that have lasted longer than humanities desire for a nice cup of hot tea. Initially discovered by accident in China nearly 5000 years ago, it is now enjoyed by nearly every nation on Earth. Despite having cultural significance across the globe, the plant and preparation have remained largely the same. So Dear Listener, join us as we explore the long history of humanities second favorite beverage after water.

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Key References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tea

https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/the-legend-of-the-divine-farmer/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10743253/

https://gpbnews.org/post/sweet-tea-history-nectar-south

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9820274/

https://www.teamuse.com/article_060101.html

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