I WONDER - Who Discovered Tea?

Tea was discovered by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BCE when tea leaves fell into boiling water. It became popular in China and spread to Japan, the Middle East, and Europe, eventually gaining worldwide popularity.

Who is credited with the discovery of tea?

• Emperor Shen Nung

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

In which year is tea believed to have been discovered?

• 2000 BCE

• 3000 BCE

• 2737 BCE

• 2500 BCE

After China, which country was the next to adopt the custom of drinking tea?

• India

• Vietnam

• Korea

• Japan

Which regions did the custom of drinking tea spread to after Japan?

• Africa and Australia

• North and South America

• The Middle East and Europe

• Antarctica and the Arctic

What was the eventual global status of tea as a beverage?

• It was forgotten over time

• It was only popular in Asia

• It became a worldwide phenomenon

• It remained a regional drink