Most people start their day with tea. Tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water. An entire day has been dedicated in honor of tea. Every year 21st May is celebrated as International Tea Day across the world. Tea cultivation is the main means of livelihood in many countries. The purpose of celebrating International Tea Day is to tell people about the benefits of drinking tea and also to promote the consumption of tea. Assam was the first state in India where tea plantations were planted. Let us know about the history, purpose and importance of International Tea Day.
International Tea Day is being celebrated since 2005, but earlier it was celebrated on 15 December. In the year 2015, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations officially proposed celebrating International Tea Day in the United Nations. Which was recognized on 21 December 2019 and 21 May was declared International Tea Day. International Tea Day was celebrated for the first time on 21 May 2020 and since then this day is being celebrated every year.
The main objective of celebrating this day is to increase the consumption of tea across the world and to make people aware of the health benefits of drinking it. Apart from this, the people associated with the tea trade should also be made aware of the condition of tea leaves whether it is picking, drying or packing.
Drinking tea in limited quantity provides many benefits to the body. Drinking this not only refreshes the body and mind but tea is also beneficial in heart related problems. Apart from providing relief from cold and cough, tea is also effective in controlling diabetes and relieving headache.