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A History of Tea

The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage
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A History of Tea

By: Laura C. Martin
Narrated by: Kathy Li
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For over two thousand years, tea has awakened, calmed, and connected people across continents and cultures.

A History of Tea traces this extraordinary beverage's global journey—from the tea houses of ancient China and the Zen temples of Japan, to the colonial plantations of India and Sri Lanka, and the teacups of Britain and beyond. Along the way, it explores how tea shaped empires, fueled revolutions, and gave rise to rituals that endure today.

This updated edition offers fresh insight into the social and ethical challenges facing modern tea growers, along with a wealth of quick-reference details on tea types, processing, terminology, and brewing.

Whether you enjoy green tea, black tea, oolong, chai, or matcha, this compelling book will deepen your appreciation for the world's most celebrated beverage—one cup at a time.

©2018 Laura C. Martin (P)2025 Tuttle Publishing
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