This soothing beverage can trace its beginnings back at least 5,000 years. It is said the Chinese Emperor was outside drinking hot water one day when a tea blossom fell into his cup. He liked it so much he continued drinking. The sipping of green tea became a popular pastime among the wealthy. But drinking tea is about much more than the beverage itself – it has become an art, complete with elaborate ceremonies, decorative teapots, and stiff competition in the best way to a “true” brew.