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The Tea History Podcast
Ep. 12 | Tea-mania Takes Europe by Storm
Tea started off with the royals and aristocrats, but once prices came down and the haves and have-nots got to enjoy it, the demand will become insatiable.
Ep. 11 | Europeans Discover Tea
During the late 16th century, the Jesuit Fathers become the first Europeans to drink tea. Soon afterward the Portuguese and Dutch traders start poking their noses around China and Japan.
Ep. 10 | Yixing Teaware and the Gongfu Tea Ceremony
More Ming Dynasty tea history this time as further innovations from China's tea artisans further improves the taste and experience of tea.
Ep. 9 | The Ming Dynasty Tea Revolution
In this episode, tea starts to become more familiar to us after the Hongwu Emperor demands all future tribute teas must be sent in loose-leaf form.