Guide of Tea Infusion

In 2737 BC when a Chinese emperor Sheng-Tun called,he was discovered a new drink incidentally that was to persist across different cultures.
During a stroll along a forest decided to rest in the shade of a tree while drinking his usual boiled water. The fall caused some leaves of this tree to fall by chance in the cup of the emperor who did not hesitate to prove that liquid that had turned brown and gave off a pungent aroma and very nice. Thus, the first infusion of tea came to light.
At first the tea laid the foundations of traditional Chinese medicine and it took several centuries until it became popular as a beverage. In fact, the story noted that the area was a unique elixir of upper-class people with extensive financial resources. The tea is spread throughout China and was used as a tonic, diuretic, balsam, etc..
Diversity
There is now a large number of infusions, ie, beverages made herbal and water, and medicinal herbs whose abilities and contribution to the smooth functioning of the body are demonstrated. The truth is that today is not very frequent recourse to them, because usually it is opting for carbonated drinks, coffee or juice.
Thus, only know the most frequently used as tea, chamomile, pennyroyal or linden. However, it should be noted that herbal teas are a nice alternative, since in winter can be taken in summer hot and some of them can function as a perfect snack, adding to it the medicinal action.