Tea history

Tea in China explores the contours of religious and cultural transformation in traditional China from the point of view of an everyday commodity

Let’s find out where and how tea came to be a drink so many of us enjoy : TIMELINE : 2737 BC According to legend, Emperor Shen Nung was sitting under a tree ( Camellia Sinensis ), while his servant boiled some drinking water. Dried leaves from the tree fell into the pot and

Tea is a huge part of a lot of cultures around the world. So I decided to have a brief look at how the tea cultures differ, how it is prepared and what type of tea is drunk depending on the country…

From tales of legends to meditating monks & botanist spies to tales of smuggling & revolution, the history on tea is an epic journey of adventure & intrigue.

Discovering the Evolution of Tea in India: A Comprehensive History of India's Beloved Beverage Explore the rich and captivating history of tea in India, from its early origins to becoming a significant part of India's economy and cultural heritage, through our comprehensive article.

From the exoric to the refined and on to the simply zany, teapot interpretations by over 60 artists are now showing at the 11th annual Teapot Invitational

The art of drinking tea spans hundreds of years in history. But for me, it goes back to my childhood. When I was little, I lived in Europe,

Here are twenty-six strange and entertaining facts about tea that are sure to surprise you. Add them to your mental list of “fun facts” and share them at your next tea party or during friendly chit-chat with your tea-loving friends.

The Discovery of Tea: According to legend, tea was discovered by chance by Emperor Shennong in ancient China, when a tea leaf fell from a tree and floated down into a pot of boiling water!

Want to move beyond Lipton tea, but feel unsure of what types of tea you should purchase? Which has health benefits? Which taste good? Read our guide.