The True History of Tea by Victor H Mair

The True History of Tea by Victor H Mair

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Presents the story of tea and its uses since ancient times. This book takes you from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the splendor of the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, from the tea ceremony aesthetics of medieval Japan to the fabled tea and horse trade of Central Asia.

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The True History of Tea by Victor H Mair

Presents the story of tea and its uses since ancient times. This book takes you from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the splendor of the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, from the tea ceremony aesthetics of medieval Japan to the fabled tea and horse trade of Central Asia.
Victor Mair is Professor of Chinese Language and Literature at the University of Pennysylvania. His numerous publications include The True History of Tea and The Tarim Mummies, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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ISBN 13 9780500251461
ISBN 10 0500251460
Title The True History of Tea
Author Victor H Mair
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2009-04-06
Number of pages 280
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