Grandma stories:Tea

 "This is a short story told by my grandmother on how cups were invented in our village.It was that time when tea was newly introduced".         

                                   Tea

My great-grandfather and his some friends went to town to sell dokos and fruits.While returning back,they bought some tea leaves.That day my great-grandparents invited renowed pandits from village to taste tea.Tea was served in a silver bowl.When they first took a sip,they actually drank through their nose.Pandits used to have long nose at that time.Then,after the incident,steel cups were invented and drinks were served in them.