2009 For All The Tea In China - Sarah Rose (Viking)

2009 For All The Tea In China - Sarah Rose (Viking) An enthralling account of one of the most remarkable episodes in the history of trade and empire. Sarah Rose follows Scottish botanist Robert Fortune on his daring 19th-century mission to uncover China’s secrets of tea cultivation. Part botanical history, part espionage tale and part adventure story, this beautifully written book reveals how a simple cup of tea became linked to science, commerce and imperial ambition.