{"product_id":"9780804851121","title":"A History of Tea","description":"Author: Laura C. Martin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804851121\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Sep 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 232\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs the world's second most popular beverage after water, tea has fascinated, awakened, motivated, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of Tea \u003c\/i\u003etells 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you prefer green, black, white, oolong, chai, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, American, or British tea, every tea aficionado will enjoy reading \u003ci\u003eA History of Tea \u003c\/i\u003eto learn even more about one of our most celebrated beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814069325982,"sku":"ADS-9780804851121","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804851121.jpg?v=1778333876","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804851121","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}