description: "Land of the Rising Tea" gives a brief overview of the most important events in tea history. It draws upon various sources and synthesizes the information into one coherent whole. The aim is to enable the reader to view the bigger picture of tea history, and build a solid foundation upon which they can later deepen their knowledge with more detailed histories. It reads as an academic history, but the language is meant to be accessible to scholars and laymen alike. The book is divided into two parts. The first part outlines tea in global history from the very inception of the Camellia plant to modern day consumption. The second looks more closely at the Japanese history of tea, providing a richer context for all the major tea-related events. The book is the result of an internship project at a small tea company the rural part of Kyoto Prefecture called "Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms." The Obubu company is in charge of all aspects of tea making, including planting, cultivation, harvesting, transport, processing, marketing, design, sales, and shipping. In addition, they also strive to share tea and Japanese culture with the world by bringing guests on tours into the tea fields, partaking in public events - and now by writing a book. Best enjoyed together with your favorite drink.
language: English
title: Land of the Rising Tea: An Introduction to Global and Japanese Tea History
publisher: Espen Fikseaunet