Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World by John C Griffiths

Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World by John C Griffiths

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Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World by John C Griffiths

Afascinatingaccountof the world's favorite beverage from the son of Sir Percival Griffiths, author ofthe monumental and definitive tome The History of the Indian Tea IndustryA study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily bymore thanhalf the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.
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ISBN 13 9780233003139
ISBN 10 0233003134
Title Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World
Author John C Griffiths
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Year published 2011-02-03
Number of pages 392
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