Story of tea. Go Back Explain next part of story views 3:36 Children, let’s proceed further. Tea lovers claim that tea may be able to reduce the risk of cancer, control blood pressure, fight viruses in our body and actually help us live longer! Our body produces chemicals called free radicals. They can damage our body and our health. Tea contains antioxidants called flavonoids. Scientists believe these help to protect our system against free radicals. For many people tea is a powerful drink to have with friends. In many countries around the world, tea drinking is an important social occasion. Countries like Japan, China, Russia and Korea have special tea ceremonies and traditions. These ceremonies give people the time to relax and enjoy the taste and the smell of the tea. Most people in Japan belong to a ‘tea club’ where they go every week to take part in the tea ceremony. Ordinary people also feel that tea ceremonies are spiritual occasions that are closely associated with their religion. ‘Tea,’ they say, ‘is a healthy, enjoyable and stimulating drink, full of good qualities. It reduces loneliness and calms your heart; it is a comfort in everyday life’. Many Koreans today still have tea ceremonies for important occasions including special birthdays and anniversaries. Introduction and Explanation Explain next half of the story Explain next part of story Activity of question answer Explain next part of story Activity of question answer Question and answer Activity of difficult words.