This book explores the history of one of the world’s most culturally significant beverages — that of tea. From energizing people, motivating them, adding ritual to lives, and providing calming, tea production and consumption spans well over two thousands years. It starts by exploring the rise of tea’s popularity would spread worldwide — starting with the Tang dynasty during the early 7th century CE. The book provides in depth look at industry and tradition in the production, as well as consumption, in different parts of the world as well as providing references on more niche aspects on the subject — such as tea types, storing and brewing techniques, and more. Whatever the reader’s cup of tea may be — local or imported; black, white, green, chai, and more — the book will give the reader plenty of information to steep themselves in. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)