A Journey to the Tea Countries of China
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Publisher Description
Including intricate engravings and watercolors of China's landscape, A Journey to the Tea Countries of China educates readers on the history of tea in various regions of the country and how the tea trade has influenced its economy and culture. According to Chinese legend, tea was first discovered in 2737 BC by emperor Shennong. The emperor liked his drinking water to be clean, so he had his servants boil it. One day, a leaf from a tea bush fell into the emperor's boiling drinking water, turning it brown. The servant, unaware of the problem, presented the emperor with the new refreshing beverage, delighting him. Thus, tea was born.
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