Excerpt from A Cup of Tea, Containing a History of the Tea Plant From Its Discovery to the Present Time, Including Its Botanical Characteristics and Embracing Mr. William Saunders Pamphlet on Tea-Culture a Probable American Industry
Taxiere also a native of Portugal, states that he saw the dried leaves of the tea-plant at Malacca, prior to the year A. D. 1600.
The article is also mentioned in one of the earliest privileges or licenses accorded to the Portuguese for trad ing, in A. D. 1518; yet it was not until the expiration of more than a century from the beginning of that trade that we find a distinct account from a European pen of the use of tea as a beverage.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history, cultivation, and botanical characteristics of tea, a beverage with a rich history spanning centuries. From its origins in China to its widespread cultivation and consumption globally, this book delves into the botanical aspects, revealing the differences between its varieties and species, as well as their geographical distribution. The author examines the various methods of preparing and consuming tea, tracing its journey from the tea plant to the teacup. Rich in detail and insights, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the beloved beverage, offering a captivating exploration into the world of tea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332430680_0
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