National Hot Tea Day is always celebrated on January 12th. Tea is the second most popular drink in the United States, behind only coffee. A cold January day (or night) is a great time to enjoy a cup of hot tea. To most of us, tea is a delicious and relaxing drink. And drinking tea is healthy for you.
Tea has been drunk for almost 5, 000 years. Its origin dates back to ancient China. The year was 2737 BC, during the Tang Dynasty. According to legend (传说), some tea leaves fell into a pot of water that was being boiled for Emperor Yan also known as Shen Nong. He drank it, finding it delicious and relaxing. Legend also says that he only drank tea after that day. Tea became popular in Chinese and Asian culture. But it wasn't until 1600s that tea was brought to Europe and became popular.
Let's return to National Hot Tea Day, and think about how we can celebrate the day. I've got a suggestion! Perhaps, you and I can have a cup of hot tea during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And we can even top it off with a spot of tea during the evening hours.