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Season 4: Common Herbs- Tea: A Long Steeped History

November 23, 2020 Mini Season 4 Episode 8

Ah, yes.  We have finally arrived at one of my favorite subjects Tea.  With an incredibly rich history, tea is a famous beverage from across the world that seems to be common in vernacular of many parts of the world.  So just how did this beverage get it's start?  And where does it come from?

Come and listen to me lecture for a full hour about Tea.  From it's beginnings in China, to it's current form in many of the different countries throughout the world, we will talk about how, who, and why different cultures have made tea a part of their own drink profiles.  We'll also discuss some of the different types of tea, what makes them different and where some of the most famous teas are grown.  Enjoy!

Music Clips by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/