Tea

Tea is a very popular drink. Tea is grown mostly in the slops of hills. Much rainfall is necessary for growing tea. It must also be ensured the rain water does not stand at the root of the tea plants. So most of the tea garden are in hilly region. In Bangladesh most of the tea gardens are in Sylhet division. Some other countries like China, Indonesia and India also grow tea.

Tea preparation is not difficult at all. At first water is boiled and tea leaves are dropped in the water. The liquid is called liquor. The liquor is then poured in a cup and then sugar and milk are added in it. Thus we get a delicious cup of tea. Tea is a refreshing drink. Most of the people drink tea to get rid of fatigue. It has also much medicinal properties. It is a very effective anti-oxidant that can save us from many diseases like cancer.  Researchers have also found that four cups of tea per day can reduce the risk of heart disease to a great extent. As a result it can reduce the risk of heart failure. 

Tea helps our economy too. Bangladesh earns a lot of foreign exchange every year by exporting tea. Tea garden and factories employ a lot of workers. Many people are also employed indirectly in the business of tea. In this way tea industry contributes in reducing unemployment problems in Bangladesh.