Category: Tea
A collection of fascinating anecdotes and historical glimpses into the world of Camellia sinensis. From ancient legends and forgotten trade routes to the evolution of brewing traditions, discover the small stories that shaped the global history of tea.
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The Monk, The Eyelids, and the First Tea Bush
Discover the dark legend of Bodhidharma and how his sacrifice created the first tea plants. A fascinating story from 520 CE about Zen, meditation, and the steady focus provided by tea.
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Why I Traded the “National Drink” for the Big Mug
Why I traded Finnish coffee culture for tea. Discover the story of the Great Tea Heist of 1848 and how Robert Fortune smuggled 13,000 plants out of China to break an empire’s monopoly.