Tea

The historical spread of tea

By Manymeals
  • The discovery of tea in China
    2732 BCE

    The discovery of tea in China

  • Period: 300 to 700

    Tea as a part of daily life

    Between the 4th and 8th century, the uses Chinese inhabitants give to tea range from a casual drink to medical matters. Tea plantations spread throughout China.
  • Tea is introduced in Tibet and Japan
    834

    Tea is introduced in Tibet and Japan

    The Chinese introduce tea to Tibet. It becomes insanely popular and is highly demanded.Likewise, tea becomes essential to Japanese culture.
  • Tea: The arrival

    Tea: The arrival

    The first ship of black tea arrives in the Netherlands, and so tea is introduced in Europe. Because of its high cost, it's only enjoyed by the wealthy.
  • Tea as status symbol in Britain

    Tea as status symbol in Britain

    The East India Company begins to import into Great Britain. It becomes popular among the aristocracy and subsequently the plebs.

  • The Expansion of Tea Market in Great Britain

    East India Company's monopoly on trade with China comes to an end.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party takes place which contributed to the separation of the U.S. from Great Britain.

  • The fabrication of tea bags

    Tea bags are commercialized

  • The First Tea Plantation

    The first tea plantation is established in Malaysia.

  • Tea goes worldwide

    Nowadays, tea is one of the most consumed drinks in the world.