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    - The document discusses the history and discovery of tea, focusing on two friends, Pranjol and Rajvir, traveling from the train station in Mariani, Assam, India, known as the "tea country" with the largest tea plantations. - On their journey, Rajvir studies the origins and legends of tea, including a Chinese emperor in 2700 BC being the first to consume it for its taste, and it spreading to Europe by the 16th century where it was used medicinally. - They discuss stories of a Chinese emperor and Buddhist monk discovering tea's benefits of taste and staying awake, and arrive at Pranjol's family tea garden, passing trucks of tea leaves during the

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    - The document discusses the history and discovery of tea, focusing on two friends, Pranjol and Rajvir, traveling from the train station in Mariani, Assam, India, known as the "tea country" with the largest tea plantations. - On their journey, Rajvir studies the origins and legends of tea, including a Chinese emperor in 2700 BC being the first to consume it for its taste, and it spreading to Europe by the 16th century where it was used medicinally. - They discuss stories of a Chinese emperor and Buddhist monk discovering tea's benefits of taste and staying awake, and arrive at Pranjol's family tea garden, passing trucks of tea leaves during the

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    TEA FROM ASSAM

    Introduction
    The lesson is about two friends- Pranjol and Rajvir who are travelling to
    Pranjol’s hometown Assam for the summer vacation. Assam is known as the
    ‘tea country’. It has the largest concentration of plantations in the world.
    During their journey they discuss about the various ‘legends’ that are known to
    have discovered tea. The story tells us about the popularity of tea as a
    beverage.

    Summary
     The story revolves around the famous beverage ‘tea’ telling us more
    about its history and discovery.
     It begins from the scene where two friends, Pranjol and Rajvir are set to
    go to Assam, Pranjol’s hometown when a tea vendor asks them if they
    would like to have some freshly made tea.
     They buy two cups joining almost every other person in their
    compartment.
     From there, the journey begins and Pranjol starts reading his detective
    book while Rajvir decides to enjoy the scenic beauty.
     There were soft green paddy fields followed by tea bushes.
     Rajvir is very excited on seeing such large plantations of tea but Pranjol
    is unable to match the same level because he was born and brought up
    in Assam, famously known as the ‘Tea country’.
     Visiting there for the first time, Rajvir did a lot of study about how tea
    was discovered and that it dates back to 2700 B.C.
     According to what he read, it was first consumed in China and reached
    Europe in the 16th century, where it was mostly popular for its medicinal
    properties.
     There are numerous stories as to how it was discovered, one about a
    Chinese Emperor and the other about a Buddhist monk.
     The former liked the taste of it while the latter, used it to get rid of sleep.
     As they were having this discussion, they reached their destination
    where Pranjol’s parents had come to receive them and take them to
    their tea garden.
     On their way, they passed a cattle bridge and gave way to a truck filled
    with tea leaves which drew their attention to the fact that it was the
    second sprouting season.
     Rajvir, indeed did a lot of study before coming which impressed
    Pranjol’s father and he intended to learn a lot more.
    Short Answer Questions
    Q1. Describe the scenery outside the train. Where were Pranjol and
    Rajvir going by train?
    A: There were green, green forests everywhere. Rajvir had never seen
    such greenery before. He was going to Assam with his friend. Soon the
    soft green paddy fields gave way to tea bushes. Both of them were
    going to Assam. Pranjol’s father Mr. Barua was the manager of a tea
    garden in Upper Assam.

    Q2. What did they see on both side of the gravel-road?


    A: While travelling they saw tea bushes. On both sides they saw acres
    of tea bushes. They were all neatly pruned to the same height. Groups
    of tea-pluckers had bamboo-baskets on their back.

    Q3. Why was Pranjol’s father was surprised?


    A: Pranjol’s father was surprised when Rajvir showed how much he
    knew about tea by saying that it was the second flush or sprouting
    period and that it lasted from May to July and yielded the best tea

    Q4. At which station did the boys stop and who received them?
    A: The boy got down at Mariani junction.

    Q5. What are the two Legends about Tea?


    A: Chinese legend :-
    A Chinese emperor always boiled water before drinking it. One day a
    few leaves of branches burning under the pot fell into the water. It gave
    a delicious flavour. These were tea leaves.
    Indian legend:-
    Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk cut off his eyelids because he felt
    sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of his eyelids. These
    leaves when put in hot water and drunk, banished sleep.

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