Ep. 11 Europeans Discover Tea

The Tea History Podcast by Teacup Media

Jul 21, 202124:51Society & Culture

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. They too learn of this amazing be...

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