Chinese Traditional Story: The Origin of Jasmine Tea

The jasmine flower first originated in the ancient Roman Empire. During the Han Dynasty, it was passed to China through the Silk Road. In the Tang Dynasty, jasmine was considered a symbol of indifference to fame and wealth; it was also representing the integrity of scholar-officials. It is believed that when jasmine blooms, hundreds of other flowers are not fragrant; thus jasmine has gained the name of a "heavenly fragrance". Jasmine tea is a famous scented tea. There is indeed a touching story behind the fragrant and alluring jasmine tea.According to legend, a long time ago, there was a man named Chen Guqiu, who was doing tea business. One day, on his way to the south to purchase tea, it was getting late, and he decided to stay over night at a hotel by the roadside. In the hotel, he saw a girl, sitting at the table all by herself, dressed in mourning clothes, looking sad as if she had something on her mind. Chen Guqiu felt pity for her, stepped forward, and asked: "....