In the many years since tea leaves fell into Chinese Emperor Shennong’s cup of hot water in 2727 BC, this beverage has become second only to water in worldwide consumption. Though tea was once used as currency, we prefer to drink it. Thank You, Cicadas Tea Source Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea, Taiwan $12.99 for 4 ounces at TeaSource.com Deep in the Pinglin district of Taiwan, every summer, tiny green leafhoppers—a cousin to cicadas—arrive to munch on these Tea Source tea leaves. Their bites initiate a unique chemical reaction, which, combined with the region’s soil and ideal growing conditions, results in a tea with a light body, a dark plum sweetness, and an aroma similar to spiced honey. Taste the Himalayas Nepal Tea Club  $25 for 2 samples per month at NepalTeaLLC.com Formed to increase awareness of and access to teas produced by family farms in eastern Nepal, this club sends members …