About this item
From chai to oolong to sencha, tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Perhaps that is because it is a unique and adaptable drink, consumed in many different varieties by cultures across the globe and in many different settings, from the intricate traditions of Japanese teahouses to the elegant tearooms of Britain to the verandas of the deep South. In Tea food historian Helen Saberi explores this rich and fascinating history. Saberi looks at the economic and social uses of tea, such as its use as a currency during the Tang Dynasty and 1913 creation of a tea dance called “Thé Dansant” that combined tea and tango. Saberi also explores where and how tea is grown around the world and how customs and traditions surrounding the beverage have evolved from its legendary origins to its present-day popularity.
About the Author
Helen Saberi is a London-based food historian and food writer. Her books include Afghan Food and Cookery; Trifle (co-authored with the late Alan Davidson); The Road to Vindaloo: Curry Cooks and Curry Books (co-authored with David Burnett) and Tea: A Global History. Her latest book, co-authored with Colleen Taylor Sen, is Turmeric: The Wonder Spice.
