A Dark History of Tea

(Author) Seren Charrington Hollins
Format: Paperback
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A Dark History of Tea explores our long relationship with this most revered of hot beverages. Renowned food historian Seren Charrington-Hollins digs into the history of one of the world's oldest drinks, tracing the significance of tea on the tables of both the wealthy and the working classes.This humble herbal infusion has been used in burial rituals and as a dowry payment for aristocrats. It has fueled wars, spelled fortunes and built empires, gradually forming an integral part of the cultural fabric of British life. This book delves into the distasteful history of a drink that is now considered to be quintessentially British. It tells a story of cruelty, slavery and illicit opium smuggling, all practices that enabled tea to flow into the cups of British society.The story of tea takes the reader on a fascinating journey through myth, fable and folklore; through stories of swindling, adulteration, greed and war. Learn of the importance of tea to the naval trade and how it spurred the first impulses of modern capitalism. Discover how tea played a part in the globalization of the world economy.Scattered throughout this fascinating history are interesting facts about tea etiquette and tradition. Discover the link between tea and seduction and read about the illicit liaisons that occurred as a result of teatime meetings. This is an enjoyable rollercoaster of dark discoveries that will cast away any thoughts of tea as something that merely accompanies breaks, sit downs and biscuits.

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Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
184
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781526766816
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Nov. 30, 2024

Seren Charrington Hollins

Seren Charrington Hollins is a British writer known for her acclaimed novel "An Infinite Summer." Her writing style is eloquent and introspective, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Hollins' work has made a significant impact on contemporary literature, earning her a dedicated following of readers.

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