Category: Tea Stories

Tea master pouring gongfu cha with filmmaker Christy Hui in Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China - birthplace of tea etymology

TEA vs. CHA: the ETYMOLOGY of TEA’S TWO NAMES

Why do we have two words for tea? The answer is trade routes. Dutch traders learned “te” from Fujian’s coastal cities where tea is grown and produced primarily and then spread it to Europe via ships. Meanwhile, “cha” traveled overland via the Silk Road. Your word for tea reveals whether your ancestors received it by sea or by land.

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why i made the tea documentary-director-christy hui-holding teacup

Why I Made The TEA Documentary

5 Reasons Why I Made The Tea Documentary – A Big Story In A Small Teacup. For Tea Lovers, History Buffs, and Culture Enthusiasts. You’ll be Surprised By What’s In The Tea Leaves.

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