The origin and efficacy of tea

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I will introduce you about the origin and efficacy of tea today.

 The origin of tea is very old and various. Frist, It is the general opinion of Chinese origin. In China, there is a legend such as the following. “when 神農(God of Agriculture) eat hundreds of grass, he became addicted and fell. At that moment, Riding the wind, the leaves fell down into his mouth. He eat this leaves then, his spirit become pure. Since then, people continued to drink tea.” This is the birth of the tea.

Second, according to the legends of India, When Dharma(Founder of Chinese Zen, monk) meditated, he casually chew the leaves to wake up the drowsiness. At that moment, he stay sharper and tiredness have disappear.

Third, according to the legends of Japan, Dharma was very disappointed with himself because he can’t stay awake. He cut off his eyelids and throw away. Two tea tree grow in that place.

Tea have many benefits. Tea have Catechin(카테킨). Catechin is kind of polyphenols(폴리페놀). It has a bitter flavor. and is effective in antioxidant activity. It prevents many disease such as cancer. It helps people keep their youth and is good at diet. Also, Tea have Caffine(카페인). Caffone helps overcome fatigue and lifts moods and improves concentration. Finally, Tea have Theanine(테아닌). Theanine is kind of Amino acid(아미노산). It helps lessen the tension and feel better.