Tea: And The Tea Trade Parts 1-2 (1850)

Tea: And The Tea Trade Parts 1-2 is a book written by Gideon Nye in the year 1850. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of tea, its production process, and its trade. The first part of the book focuses on the origins of tea, its cultivation in China, and the early trade routes that brought tea to Europe. It also explores the cultural significance of tea in China and its eventual spread to other parts of the world.The second part of the book delves into the tea trade, including the various types of tea, their production, and the different methods of preparation. It also discusses the economic and political factors that influenced the tea trade, including the Opium Wars and the role of the British East India Company. The book provides an in-depth look at the tea industry, including the labor practices and working conditions of tea plantation workers.Overall, Tea: And The Tea Trade Parts 1-2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of tea, as well as the economic and social factors that have shaped the tea industry over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.