Show chinese praise of tsai T authentically it may be said that the first record ot of tea in china Is to be found in the historical narratives narrative ot of lo 10 yu wrote edward it emerson in beverages past and present lo 10 yu was chronicler ot of the tang dynasty and his writings MB are of such character that there can be no doubt as to their truthfulness L 10 to lo o yu records that tea was waa la in universal use in the sixth century and that it bad grown so popular la in A D that emperor aih tsung put a tax on its consumption Reler referring rIno to the benefit I 1 to be ba derived from the use of tea lo 10 yu says it tempers the spirit and harmonizes the mind dispels latitude and relieves fatigue awakens awaken thought and prevents drowsiness lightens or refreshes the body end and dears clearn the perceptive faculties |