In our history of tea section you can follow the development of tea drinking around the world in our detailed time line.

Early Origins

Chinese Influence

Japanese Influence

Tea Arrives in Europe

Tea Arrives in America

Tea Arrives in England

The John Company

Afternoon Tea in England

Tea Cuisine

Coffee Houses

Tea Gardens

Russian Tea Tradition

Tea & America

Trade in the Orient

The Opium Wars

America Enters Tea Trade

The Clipper Ships

Global Plantations Develop

Iced Tea & Tea Bags

Tea Rooms, Tea Court & Tea Dances

TOP 10

1. Tea

2. Green Tea

3. Herbal Tea

4. Teapot

5. Tea Bag

6. Tea Cup

7. Mugs

8. Tea Set

9. Tea Gift

10. Tea Maker