For All the Tea in China

The book dives into the secret formulas and political intrigue behind tea’s rise. I wonder if the author discovered surprising stories during research that shifted the narrative.

I never thought of tea as a tool of imperial power and espionage before. It’s fascinating how something so everyday has such a hidden history—anyone else find that surprising?

The book reads like a thriller, but I’m curious about the sources—did the author uncover declassified documents or rely mostly on secondary research?