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A History of the Drink that Changed the World
出版Andre Deutsch, 2011
主題Cooking / Beverages / Coffee & TeaCooking / HistoryHistory / General
ISBN02330031349780233003139
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=u4WscQAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋A fascinating account of the world's favorite beverage from the son of Sir Percival Griffiths, author of the monumental and definitive tome The History of the Indian Tea Industry A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.