This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Feb 4, 201428 Delightful Facts About TeaIt truly is the nectar of the Gods.by Ms WireCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. According to legend, tea was invented by the Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BC. 2. Tea was originally marketed as a medicinal tonic. 3. Tea has been in the UK for about 400 years and spread to the US with the first pilgrims. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Tea breaks have been a British institution for 200 years. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. All types of tea, green, white, black, oolong and pu-erh (AKA dark tea) are made from the leaves of the same plant, the Camellia Sinensis. 6. The colour and type of tea is determined by how processed it is. 7. Black tea was invented by mistake. 8. In total there are 1,500 different types of tea. 9. Fruit teas and herbal infusions are not technically tea. 10. Tea isn't just a drink - it's also a food. 11. No need to splash out on pricey decaf tea - you can decaffeinate your own tea at home. 12. Tea helps you achieve inner peace. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Tea is also an energy drink. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Tea is an aphrodisiac. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Tea makes delicious cocktails. 16. Tea makes your hair shiny and fabulous. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Tea prevents cavities. 18. Tea eases sunburn and promotes faster healing of cuts and grazes. 19. All over the world, tea is given as an offering to the Gods. 20. The world's most expensive tea costs £1,850 ($3,000) per kilo. 21. However, tea is also thrifty at half the price of coffee. 22. Tea is the world's second most consumed drink after water. 23. Tea makes you beautiful. 24. Drinking green tea keeps mosquitoes away. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 25. 93% of people take black tea with milk... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 26. ...But only 30% of people take sugar in their tea. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 27. Tea protects against heart disease (as well as cancer and diabetes). 28. Four cups to five cups of tea per day is the recommended amount to enjoy optimum health benefits, so why not pour another lovely cup now? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF