27th August, 2008: Tea Time at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Many of us have been glued to our TVs ever since the Olympics began. In addition to being entertained by extraordinary athletic moments, we have also learned a lot about Chinese history and culture. One aspect being promoted by China, as host of the 2008 Olympics, is tea…
Tea originated in China and is even older than the Olympic games themselves, which were first held in 776 BC in Greece. Tea was first discovered by the Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BC.
Afternoon tea is served every day in the Olympic Village in a traditional tea room situated alongside acupuncture and massage salons. While sipping tea, athletes are treated to three tea-themed classical dancing shows performed by tea experts.
As another bit of “tea hospitality,” the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association created a tea of honeysuckle, ebony, green tea and citric acid designed specifically to cool down both visitors and athletes alike.
Next time you take your tea, you can feel like an Olympian too!
For more about Chinese Tea History, go here and here
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