Describe the Chinese legend about the discovery of tea as narrated by Rajvir in 'Tea from Assam'.
Answer
A Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it accidentally discovered tea when leaves from burning twigs under the pot fell into the water, giving it a delicious flavour.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the narrative element requested: the Chinese legend regarding tea.
- Mention the main figure in the legend: an ancient Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it.
- Explain the accidental event: leaves from the twigs burning under the pot fell into the boiling water.
- Describe the result: the leaves imparted a delicious flavour to the water, and those leaves were said to be tea leaves.
Common mistake: Confusing the Chinese legend with the Indian legend involving the Buddhist ascetic Bodhidharma.
Concept tested: Legends surrounding the origin of tea
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