Tea is the world's second most popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China's national drink. a Why tea is so popular b. The importance of tea in the Chinese culture c. The health benefits of tea d. Drinking water is good for you