The Silence After the Boil When the kettle quiets and the last cup is poured, what remains is not merely warmth on the tongue, but a trail of thought — of centuries steeped in leaves, labour, and longing. The story of tea began in mist and meditation, in the still groves of Yunnan and theContinue reading “If Tea Had Stayed Home-Epilogue”
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If Tea Had Stayed Home – III
The Shadows of Empire The story of tea is never only about leaves. It is also about ships, guns, monopolies, and empires. When tea sailed westward, it was not borne merely in porcelain jars but in the vaults of power. What began as a delicate infusion in the hills of Yunnan and Fujian soon becameContinue reading “If Tea Had Stayed Home – III”
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