A brief history of Tea

Discover the fascinating history of tea!

Tea Facts

Tea firstly appeared in Europe thanks to Portuguese Jesuit Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560.
Tea firstly appeared in Europe thanks to Portuguese Jesuit Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560.

The Tea List

Our guide of the best afternoon tea venues and businesses.

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Slightly murky history...

Tea Smuggling

Taxation, smuggling, adultery and the illicit tea trade... Read more

Camellia Sinensis (tea)

Tea Growing and Production

From bush to your cup, the whole process explained... Read more

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