A Social History of Tea
“For centuries, tea has occupied a remarkable position in the English society. The first recorded cup was taken by Samuel Pepys on 25 September 1660 and duly noted in his diary. At this time tea was an exotic and fashionable commodity…”
Author: Jane Pettigrew
Publisher: National Trust
ISBN 0 7078 0289 X
A thoroughly researched and well written book by the tea specialist writer.