Tea

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The extraordinary origin stories of ordinary drinks

A thirst for firsts

First kombucha

May 158 min read

First kombucha

The first kombucha, the myths and history of the fermented tea renowned for its health-giving properties

First Earl Grey tea

Mar 248 min read

First Earl Grey tea

The (tea)potted history of the world's first Earl Grey tea blend

First tea bag

Jun 11, 20237 min read

First tea bag

For such a commonplace cupboard essential, the origin of the tea bag is steeped in a surprising amount of mystery – no one seems to be...

First addition of milk to tea

Oct 9, 20216 min read

First addition of milk to tea

The first written evidence we have for people enjoying tea with 'milk' is from a Mongolian doctor and writer living in China in 14th century

First cup of tea in China

Jul 16, 20211 min read

First cup of tea in China

For a drink so deeply rooted in Chinese ceremony, culture and celebration, it will come as no surprise that tea has such a mythical and...

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