Chapter 1
The History of Tea (Book 1)

Tea’s Ancient Beginnings

In this opening chapter we’ll be exploring tea's humble beginnings in the Ba and Shu States of ancient Sichuan. We'll also look at the mythical stories surrounding the discovery of tea by the Divine Farmer, Shen Nong.

Interested in Learning More?

Purchase Laszlo’s History of Philosophy Books

Delivered in Laszlo's easy-to-understand style, each book delves into China's long and rich history and an opportunity to improve English comprehension through fascinating content.

Complete Terms List

A comprehensive list of the pinyin, Chinese characters, and definitions of all the terms used in this book and the soon-to-be released Book 2.