A Short Stor-Tea #01

The smell of fresh flowers in the air a light breeze flutters against your face as the warmth from the sun dawning on the horizon caresses your face, the morning is of late spring.  You begin to shave wood chips vigorously into a brick-and-mortar pit. Laying loosely a few good logs and begin to strike your flint to light your fire.  

As you are waiting for the wood to coal you hear the chatter of birds of many species and watch them as they sway to and frow and dart from tree to tree. Delightfully noticing the mornings dew glassing the fields of grain and the leaves of each tree and brush. Mesmerized by earths beauty taking in each flowing detail you realize; it is time now to boil your water for your morning meal you fill your pot and hang it above the fire.

 A brisk wind flowing through the valley catches your attention. The trees swaying and twisting like if it was a whirlwind. As quickly as the wind had come it departed just as fast. You walk back to your fire. Upon your arrival you notice some leaves had blown into your water pot, you begin by smelling the water the aroma is grassy and floral.  Inspired by the aroma you taste it; bold notes line your tongue and the inhale after leaves a toasty finish.

What is this wonderous thing you have discovered? TEA My Friend!

This story is inspired by the legend of how tea was discovered

True Story

In 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nung a well-known herbalist for his era. Shen had been boiling a pot of water when a breeze blew in leaves from a tea tree, this inspired his tea making, however in that era they used it more medicinally than as we do today as a casual drink.

 Written By: AM