Tea has formed the essence of Chinese social life and culture for over five millennia.According to legend, tea was discovered by chance by Emperor Shen Nong during the Five Rulers Era.

• 民间斗茶之风既起，文人自也不甘落后，文人们往往相约三五知己，选一个精致雅洁的场所，在花木扶疏的庭院中，各自取出所藏的精致茶品，轮流品尝，决出名次，以分高下。