Tea was initially discovered for its medicine functions 5000 years ago, and then was used for food in minority areas, until in Tang dynasty, became prevail for drinks. At the same era, And Tea seeds were firstly brought abroad by Japanese Buddhist monks in 9th century, since then tea became the unique bond between China and Japan.
The Silk Road Economic Road and the Maritime Silk Road, it can be dated back to 10th century, tea was taken to Mid Asian and Mid East gradually by merchants. In 1618, the Chinese presented a gift of tea to Tsar Alexis of Russia，tea quickly gained popularity just like a magic language. After that, tea was exported to Russia and its neighbor countries through camel caravan road.
Being the typical cultural symbol of China, tea is often being the best diplomatic gifts for many foreign leaders. There was a very interesting story between Chairman Mao Zhe Dong and US president Richard Nixon when he did the ice visiting China in 1972. Nixon felted disappointed when he got only 200 grams of Da Hong Pao, primer minister Zhou En Lai found out what’s happening, said to Nixon: You know what? China Mao had shared half China with you, because there were only 400 grams precious DaHongPao from the mother tree. Nixon laughed then.
Da Hong Pao is a Wuyi rock tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China. Hui Hong Pao has a unique orchid fragrance and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste. Dry HUI Hong Pao has a shape like tightly knotted ropes or slightly twisted strips and is green and brown in color. After brewing, the tea is orange-yellow, bright and clear.
A traditional way to brew Da Hong Pao is by using 100 °C (212 °F) water. Purified water is considered by some the best choice to brew HUI Hong Pao. After boiling, the water should be immediately used. Boiling the water for a long time or storing it for a long time after boiling will influence the taste of the HUI Hong Pao. The third and fourth steeping are considered by some to have the best taste.
It contains theophylline, tea polyphenols, and flavonoids. Therefore, several health benefits by drinking this tea. Drinking Da Hong Pao could mitigate weariness and help blood circulation. And it could also treat edema and water retention. Moreover, it helps decrease the bad effects of drinking and smoking. The elements contained in Da Hong Pao could reduce the alcohol and nicotine. Furthermore, it has cosmetic effects. Drinking Da Hong Pao regularly is good for the skin and helps lose weight. Lastly, it helps relieving cough and reducing phlegm.
So, enjoy your tea......
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