The Tale of Tea: A Comprehensive History of Tea from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day
- ISBN-10
- 9004386254
- ISBN-13
- 9789004386259
- Category
- Tea
- Pages
- 904
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Author
- George van Driem
Description
The Tale of Tea presents a comprehensive history of tea from prehistoric times to the present day in a single volume, covering the fascinating social history of tea and the origins, botany and biochemistry of this singularly important cultigen. SPECIAL PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE UNTIL FEBRUARY 28TH. AS OF MARCH 1ST PRICE WILL GO UP TO 249 EURO/ 299 USD.
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