Did you know that the plain-looking bags you use to brew a steaming mug of tea are steeped in fascinating history? This simple drink has caused wars, been smuggled, been the drink of the elite and even resulted ship races across the globe! This book describes the journey tea has taken, from ancient Chinese rituals to an everyday staple drink.
Other topics covered are the health aspects of tea, how it is produced, its chemical properties and how it is traded around the world.
With bright illustrations and amazing photographs, this is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for coursework and presentations for key stage 2 readers.
| ISBN: | 9780750296618 |
| Publication date: | 28th January 2016 |
| Author: | Alex Woolf |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 9+ |
| Series: | The Story of Food |
| Genres: |
History |
Did you know that the plain-looking bags you use to brew a steaming mug of tea are steeped in fascinating history? This simple drink has caused wars, been smuggled, been the drink of the elite and even resulted ship races across the globe!
The Story of Tea is aimed at readers aged 9 and over.
The Story of Tea features in the following genres: History
Paperback, Hardback. Not Available.
The Story of Tea was written by Alex Woolf and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Story of Tea has 32 pages
Yes it is part of The Story of Food series