17th October, 2008: Tea and its Unique Literary History
Tea, the second most popular beverage in the world, has long been a subject of interest to those who drink it. Stop in any local bookstore nowadays and you will find innumerable books on the subject.
It all began, though, with The Book of Tea. Published in 800 A.D. by Chinese scholar Lu Yu, this is said to be the first book ever written about tea. Back in a time when tea was really only a beverage for China’s elite, The Book of Tea was ground-breaking because it offered the general public a glance into the wonderfully diverse world of tea.
Although there have been many books about tea published since, The Book of Tea still remains important to avid tea drinkers. Recently, one tea drinker even created a contest for someone to win a rare copy of the book.
If you’re interested in reading up on one of your favorite beverages, check out Bigelow’s fantastic collection of books. They also make great gifts! Look at Chai – The Spice of India for an in-depth look at Chai, or Morning Food for some modern and delicious recipes!
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