The story of black tea is one of happy accidents and deep history. Legend says it began in 2737 BC with , who was resting under a wild tea tree. As his servant boiled water, a few stray leaves drifted down and steeped in the pot. Curious, the Emperor drank the infusion and felt refreshed, inadvertently discovering tea for the world.

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