A History of Tea

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The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage

By Laura C. Martin

Summary

A History of Tea by Laura C. Martin is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural and historical journey of tea. The book delves into the origins of tea and its spread across different cultures, examining its impact on trade, society, and rituals worldwide. Through historical anecdotes and details, it paints a vibrant picture of how tea influenced global history and remains an integral part of many cultures today.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the cultural, historical, and social influence of tea across different eras and regions. The author provides an engaging narrative that traces tea's journey from its origins to its global impact, making it the perfect read for history enthusiasts and tea lovers alike.

A History of Tea

As the world's second most popular beverage after water, tea has fascinated, awakened, motivated, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.

Tuttle Publishing

Description

As the world's second most popular beverage after water, tea has fascinated, awakened, motivated, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.

A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From the tea houses of China's ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the tea ceremonies developed in Japanese Zen Buddhist temples, to the current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri Lanka, this fascinating, newly updated book explores the complicated history of this unassuming drink.

It illuminates the industries and traditions that developed from the spread of tea throughout the world and explains how tea is produced into the many varieties people drink each day. It also features a quick reference guide on subjects such as proper tea terminology and brewing.

Whether you prefer green, black, white, oolong, chai, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, American, or British tea, every tea aficionado will enjoy reading A History of Tea to learn even more about one of our most celebrated beverages.

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The book is praised for its captivating blend of intriguing historical insights and accessible storytelling about the rise of tea worldwide. It is noted for combining both engaging anecdotes and practical information, appealing to readers with a love for tea and history alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804851121

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 232

Collections

Asian History Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference History & Military Laura C. Martin Non-Fiction Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Laura C. Martin is an award-winning author of more than 25 books on gardening, nature and crafts. She has studied the complexities of plants for decades and has appeared on television shows such as Home Matters and Victory Garden. She served as the garden editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Georgia magazine and has written for publications ranging from American Horticulturist to Better Homes & Gardens.