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Tea History

The fascinating history of tea — from ancient legends and the Silk Road to modern tea culture and global trade.

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Tea History Timeline

OriginsShennong c. 2737 BCE (legend)
Tang Dynasty618-907 CE
Song Dynasty960-1279 CE
Global Spread17th Century
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The Ancient Tea Horse Road: History and Route Guide
The Ancient Tea Horse Road: History and Route Guide
The Tea Horse Road carried Yunnan tea to Tibet in exchange for horses. The routes, the dates that hold up, and where the romantic version departs from it.
2026-09-03 11 views
The Origin of Tea: Legends and History
The Origin of Tea: Legends and History
The origin of tea separated from legend: Han dynasty records, Lu Yu's Cha Jing, the Ming shift to loose leaf, and how tea reached Europe and South Asia.
2026-09-02 4 views