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Date May 21
May 21st is International Tea Day. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water! Its origins are somewhat mysterious, possibly coming from India, Burma, and China, although where tea was first discovered is less certain. But tea has been with mankind for a long time. It is said that the Chinese began to drink tea 5,000 years ago.
In many countries, the cultivation and production of tea is the main source of income for many families. Especially in some less affluent places, tea is an important source of livelihood. Growing and making tea is a job that requires a lot of labor, so it also provides employment opportunities for many people, especially in remote areas.
Drinking tea is good for your body and mood, and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and weight loss effects. And in many places, drinking tea has become a culture and a part of people's lives. Therefore, tea is not only a drink for many people, but also a symbol of culture.
The purpose of International Tea Day is to help tea farmers and tea workers so that they can achieve better living conditions. Because growing and making tea is a livelihood for many people, we must care about their lives. The United Nations General Assembly decided to establish May 21 as International Tea Day to let more people understand how important tea is in alleviating poverty and hunger. Moreover, the production and processing of tea helps reduce extreme poverty, fight hunger, promote women’s empowerment, and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems, all among the Sustainable Development Goals.
The production of tea also requires us to protect the earth, because climate change may affect the growing environment of tea, so we must also pay attention to protecting the environment so that tea can continue to grow!
