History of Tea | Can’t Sleep? Steep Yourself in History

Tea has been part of human culture for thousands of years, growing from ancient traditions into one of the world’s most widely consumed drinks. This episode explores the origins of tea, its spread across Asia and Europe, and the traditions that developed around drinking it. Along the way, you’ll hear about early tea cultivation, changing preparation methods, and the remarkable role tea has played in trade and culture around the world.

It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping!

Read with permission from History of Tea, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tea), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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