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【DESCRIPTION】
Roots of Tea is a cultural publication that examines tea as both a material practice and a symbolic system embedded in human history, society, and everyday life. Moving beyond the notion of tea as a simple beverage, the book situates tea within a broader framework of livelihood, ecology, cultural memory, and cross-cultural exchange.
Structured across thematic sections—Roots, Local, Leaf, Sip, and Harmony—the volume traces tea’s historical origins, its cultivation within diverse ecological environments, and its transformation into contemporary forms of consumption. Case studies such as the ancient tea forests of Jingmai Mountain and the historic Tea Horse Road provide insight into the long-standing relationship between tea, landscape, and community.
The publication also documents regional tea cultures across Asia and beyond, highlighting how tea practices are adapted within different social and cultural contexts. In parallel, it introduces the technical knowledge of tea production and classification, alongside reflections on aesthetics, philosophy, and sensory experience.
Combining field research, cultural analysis, and contemporary perspectives, Roots of Tea presents tea as a living cultural heritage—one that continues to evolve while maintaining continuity with its historical roots. It offers readers a multidisciplinary understanding of tea as a medium of connection, knowledge transmission, and shared human experience.
