CBSE · Class 10 · English · First Flight: Glimpses of IndiaExplain the two legends regarding the discovery of tea as mentioned in the chapter.

There are two popular legends regarding the discovery of tea mentioned in the chapter. The Chinese legend tells of an emperor who always boiled water before drinking it. One day, a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water, giving it a delicious flavor. It is said they were tea leaves. The Indian legend concerns Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic. He felt sleepy during meditations, so he cut off his eyelids. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants, when put in hot water and drunk, banished sleep. These stories highlight the ancient roots of tea consumption and how it was perceived as a medicinal or refreshing beverage in different cultures long before it became a global commodity. Rajvir shares these stories with Pranjol to show his extensive research on the subject.