The practice of drinking tea has had a long history in China, having originated from The Chinese drink tea during many parts of the day such as at meals for good health or simply for Although tea originates from China, Chinese tea generally represent tea leaves which have been processed using methods inherited from ancient C Tea is deeply woven into the history and culture of C The beverage is considered one of the seven necessities of Chinese life, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar