This website was created by Sam Savidge and Katrina Keegan in April 2013.
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The following sources were used in the creation of this website. They are annotated for your convenience.
“All about Tea.” George Orwell Web Source. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.netcharles.com/orwell/articles/col-tea1.htm>. This site addresses a wide range of topics that are imperative to the tea industry. Although the author is unknown, the information stated on the website can be verified by external sources, and the site appears to be dedicated to producing accurate research. This article provided me with information on the production of tea, the origins of tea, the effect of tea on the industrial revolution, and the global trade of tea. This was very helpful to the overall research process, especially the effect of tea on the industrial revolution.
Ballen, Jenny, ed. “2009 Impact Report.” Fair Trade USA. TransFair USA, 2009. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://www.fairtradeusa.org/sites/default/files/Tea_Impact_Report_2.pdf>. This document was prepared for Fair Trade USA. It discusses modern day issues with farming tea and the tea trade; it is only slightly out of date. The point of contact is Jenny Ballen from TransFair USA, an organization closely associated with Fair Trade. Facts are reliable and supported by citations. The description of the problems and solutions involved, however, is clearly biased to the perspective of the Fair Trade organization, and the document is partially written for and attempts to persuade future business partners to export or sell Fair Trade products. It is also written for the consumer. The document is optimistic and confident in its sole approach to solving the problem the organization sees; there is no outside opinion.The information, however, still spotlights problems with the world’s tea production, covering the general production of tea, the impact of Fair Trade, the mission of Fair Trade regarding tea and highlighting specific farmers of Fair Trade tea.
“A Bitter Cup: The Exploitation of Tea Workers in India and Kenya Supplying British Supermarkets.” Business and Human Rights Documentation Project. International Network on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Center for Human Rights and Global Justice, July 2010. Web. 17 Apr. 2013. <http://www.bhrd.org/fe/view.php?id=314>. The web project is prepared in a collaboration of the International Network on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at New York University. The work shown on this page is a summary of the organization War on Want’s writing on the subject, which first published its Report on Tea around 40 years ago. War on Want is partly funded by the European Union. A Bitter Cup, this project, is an update of this earlier work that shows just how little progress has been made. Specifically, the project focuses on the exploitation of tea farmers and workers in India and Kenya, despite Indian regulations and British corporate promises. The workers continue to live and work in substandard conditions. The project is very reliable; not only is it a scholarly work with peer review from different organizations, but it is also based directly on interviews with workers in Kenya, and original interviews and documentation in India. As an organization campaigning against exploitation however, some bias may be incurred, because the project does not represent the views of the corporations involved or the owners of the factories and farms investigated. The work is addressed to to the general public.
Boston News-Letter 17 Mar. 1711. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. The Boston News-Letter, in its advertisement section, publishes an advertisement detailing the products sold at the Apothecary’s Shop on Dock’s Square, owned by Mr. Zabdiel Boylfton. Two of the products listed are “Fine Green and Ordinary Tea.” The advertisement is directed towards Boston purchasers at the time of publication, but now the advertisement reveals products sold in the era in clear and authentic language.
“The Boston Tea Party.” The Coming of the American Revolution. Massachusetts Historical Society, 2008. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://www.masshist.org/revolution/teaparty.php>. This webpage has information regarding the role of tea in the Boston Tea Party, a precursor to the American Revolution. It is sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society, a reliable and independent research library covering a wide range of American history resources. The information is unbiased and includes and objective description of each side’s point of view. The text links directly to a variety of primary documents shown on the page. Background content, including the Townsend Acts and the role of the East India company, the events of the Tea Party and its aftermath are included. The text is written for students and the general public.
“Financial and Commercial.” Cincinnati Daily Gazette 1 Jan. 1878: 6. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Foreign Trade Notes.” Montgomery Advertiser 6 Nov. 1921: 10. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This brief article, written by an unknown author for the general public, addresses the growth of the tea market in Brazil; specifically, it lists quantities of exports and imports in the 1920’s. The information is unbiased and likely accurate, at least in spirit if not in exact numbers, for the time.
Goodman, Brian. The Dutch East India Company and the Tea Trade. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. This research paper provides the reader with an in depth analysis of the Dutch Eat India Company and its role in tea trade. The author, Brian Goodman, a scholar at Emory, takes a detailed look at the important role this monumental trading company played throughout the 17th century. The intended audience was clearly another scholar who already possessed a basic knowledge of tea trade and production. This article was extremely beneficial for the facts it provided on the Dutch East India Company and their development of tea trade between China and Europe.
“The History of Tea.” Ahmad Tea. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.ahmadtea.com/learn-about-tea/tea-manufacturing.html>. This site offers a brief history on the origins and spread of tea. Although the offer is unknown, the website can be trusted as a reliable source. Ahmad Tea is a well-known tea company in London, and the company sought to address the history of tea on its site. The article explores the origins of tea in China to the Dutch mass introduction of tea in Europe. Additionally it provides information on the development of tea plants in India to reduce the massive trade deficit, Britain accrued to China. The audience is someone who has little background knowledge on the history of tea but is interested in learning about it. Overall, this site provides an excellent outline on the history of tea trade and production.
“The History of Tea.” How Stuff Works. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.howstuffworks.com/history-of-tea1.htm>. This site offers an in depth analysis of the origins of tea as well as the use of tea across the planet. The author is unknown; however, the site is reliable. How Stuff Works is a popular television series with a reputable and accurate website. This article explores the spread of tea throughout many European countries, and the role it played within the local societies. Additionally it outlines the history of tea in China and Japan, as well as the introduction of tea to America. The intended audience of this site is someone who has little background knowledge on the history of tea, but is interested in learning more. This article was extremely beneficial to the overall research project to the breadth and depth of the information.
Hohenegger, Beatrice, ed. Steeped in History: The Art of Tea. Los Angeles: Fowler Museum at UCLA, 2009. Print. This book is produced by the Fowler Museum, part of UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture. Beatrice Hohenegger, author of Liquid Jade: The Story of Tea from East to West, collaborated as a guest currator with the museum to produce this book in conjunction with an exhibit that combines the study of tea with the study of art. Hohenegger, the editor of the book and author of its introductions, used essays written scholars in the field for each chapter. In particular, I used Steven D. Owyoung’s essay “Tea in China: From its Mythological Origins to the Quing Dynasty,” which describes Chinese origins, trade and consumption. The book also covers Japanese and European tea trade and consumption, and the role of Tea as a global commodity, in the American Revolution, the Opium Wars and India’s development. It educates the reader about the diverse and rich history of tea. The book, as described in its forward, is part of a growing movement in tea scholarship. The source is reliable, but it may have a slight bias towards the importance of tea, as it was funded by the company The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The work is scholarly and dense with information that requires some prior understanding of the cultures involved, but can be well understood by any educated person interested in the subject. This detailed book covers not just the general history of tea, but explores unique standpoints on the role that tea has played in making history overall.
“Mentor; Tea; Instruction; Wisdom.” Newport Mercury 28 Feb. 1774: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. An unknown author, addressing himself to a Mr. Southwick, argues against the use and sale of tea in this primary document from 1774. Heagrees with the writings of a Mentor, published in Mr. Southwick’s paper, and further claims that tea is a source of oppression, that people who give up tea are better patriots, health benefits are nonexistent, and that too much time and money is wasted on tea. Clearly, the author writes an opinion piece; his views are strongly biased against tea, and do not necessarily reflect that of the general population. However, even so, the article provides fascinating cultural insight as to the pushback against tea in Colonial America.
Pratt, James Norwood. “Tea & Steam: An Industrial Revolution.” TeaMuse. N.p., Nov. 2001. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. This site addresses the impact that several key inventions played on the tea industry during the Industrial Revolution. The author James Pratt is a writer for the TeaMuse monthly newsletter, and in his article he describes the importance of the tea bag, the steamship, and the Suez Canal for tea production and trade. The intended audience of this website is someone who has a basic understanding of the history of tea, and is interested in learning more about it. Pratt offers the reader a unique insight on how these inventions shaped the way we see tea today.
“Price Currant at Philadelphia.” American Weekly Mercury [Philadelphia] 19 Jan. 1720: 10. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price-Current, in New-York.” New-York Gazette 13 Dec. 1773: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price Current of the following Goods in Philadelphia.” Pennsylvania Gazette [Philadelphia] 11 Apr. 1754: 2. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price of Goods.” Boston Evening-Post 13 Oct. 1735: 2. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Prices Current in New York.” New-York Gazette 2 Jan. 1764: 3. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Russell and Gardner’s Boston Wholesale Prices Current.” Boston Commercial Gazette 30 Dec. 1822: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“tea.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-65371>. This article addresses the origins of tea production as well as the beginning of global tea trade. The source is clearly reliable due to the fact that it is a published work in Encyclopaedia Brittanica. However, the author is unknown. Overall the site outlines several fundamental basics on the English East India Company, the Dutch East India Company, the origin of tea production, and the spread of tea cultivation. The audience is a scholar who is seeking information on the general history of tea trade and production. This entry provided our group with a better understanding of the many important factors behind the history of tea.
“Weekly Review of the Markets.” Wisconsin Daily Patriot [Madison] 3 Jan. 1861: 3. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
Ballen, Jenny, ed. “2009 Impact Report.” Fair Trade USA. TransFair USA, 2009. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://www.fairtradeusa.org/sites/default/files/Tea_Impact_Report_2.pdf>. This document was prepared for Fair Trade USA. It discusses modern day issues with farming tea and the tea trade; it is only slightly out of date. The point of contact is Jenny Ballen from TransFair USA, an organization closely associated with Fair Trade. Facts are reliable and supported by citations. The description of the problems and solutions involved, however, is clearly biased to the perspective of the Fair Trade organization, and the document is partially written for and attempts to persuade future business partners to export or sell Fair Trade products. It is also written for the consumer. The document is optimistic and confident in its sole approach to solving the problem the organization sees; there is no outside opinion.The information, however, still spotlights problems with the world’s tea production, covering the general production of tea, the impact of Fair Trade, the mission of Fair Trade regarding tea and highlighting specific farmers of Fair Trade tea.
“A Bitter Cup: The Exploitation of Tea Workers in India and Kenya Supplying British Supermarkets.” Business and Human Rights Documentation Project. International Network on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Center for Human Rights and Global Justice, July 2010. Web. 17 Apr. 2013. <http://www.bhrd.org/fe/view.php?id=314>. The web project is prepared in a collaboration of the International Network on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at New York University. The work shown on this page is a summary of the organization War on Want’s writing on the subject, which first published its Report on Tea around 40 years ago. War on Want is partly funded by the European Union. A Bitter Cup, this project, is an update of this earlier work that shows just how little progress has been made. Specifically, the project focuses on the exploitation of tea farmers and workers in India and Kenya, despite Indian regulations and British corporate promises. The workers continue to live and work in substandard conditions. The project is very reliable; not only is it a scholarly work with peer review from different organizations, but it is also based directly on interviews with workers in Kenya, and original interviews and documentation in India. As an organization campaigning against exploitation however, some bias may be incurred, because the project does not represent the views of the corporations involved or the owners of the factories and farms investigated. The work is addressed to to the general public.
Boston News-Letter 17 Mar. 1711. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. The Boston News-Letter, in its advertisement section, publishes an advertisement detailing the products sold at the Apothecary’s Shop on Dock’s Square, owned by Mr. Zabdiel Boylfton. Two of the products listed are “Fine Green and Ordinary Tea.” The advertisement is directed towards Boston purchasers at the time of publication, but now the advertisement reveals products sold in the era in clear and authentic language.
“The Boston Tea Party.” The Coming of the American Revolution. Massachusetts Historical Society, 2008. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://www.masshist.org/revolution/teaparty.php>. This webpage has information regarding the role of tea in the Boston Tea Party, a precursor to the American Revolution. It is sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society, a reliable and independent research library covering a wide range of American history resources. The information is unbiased and includes and objective description of each side’s point of view. The text links directly to a variety of primary documents shown on the page. Background content, including the Townsend Acts and the role of the East India company, the events of the Tea Party and its aftermath are included. The text is written for students and the general public.
“Financial and Commercial.” Cincinnati Daily Gazette 1 Jan. 1878: 6. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Foreign Trade Notes.” Montgomery Advertiser 6 Nov. 1921: 10. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This brief article, written by an unknown author for the general public, addresses the growth of the tea market in Brazil; specifically, it lists quantities of exports and imports in the 1920’s. The information is unbiased and likely accurate, at least in spirit if not in exact numbers, for the time.
Goodman, Brian. The Dutch East India Company and the Tea Trade. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. This research paper provides the reader with an in depth analysis of the Dutch Eat India Company and its role in tea trade. The author, Brian Goodman, a scholar at Emory, takes a detailed look at the important role this monumental trading company played throughout the 17th century. The intended audience was clearly another scholar who already possessed a basic knowledge of tea trade and production. This article was extremely beneficial for the facts it provided on the Dutch East India Company and their development of tea trade between China and Europe.
“The History of Tea.” Ahmad Tea. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.ahmadtea.com/learn-about-tea/tea-manufacturing.html>. This site offers a brief history on the origins and spread of tea. Although the offer is unknown, the website can be trusted as a reliable source. Ahmad Tea is a well-known tea company in London, and the company sought to address the history of tea on its site. The article explores the origins of tea in China to the Dutch mass introduction of tea in Europe. Additionally it provides information on the development of tea plants in India to reduce the massive trade deficit, Britain accrued to China. The audience is someone who has little background knowledge on the history of tea but is interested in learning about it. Overall, this site provides an excellent outline on the history of tea trade and production.
“The History of Tea.” How Stuff Works. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.howstuffworks.com/history-of-tea1.htm>. This site offers an in depth analysis of the origins of tea as well as the use of tea across the planet. The author is unknown; however, the site is reliable. How Stuff Works is a popular television series with a reputable and accurate website. This article explores the spread of tea throughout many European countries, and the role it played within the local societies. Additionally it outlines the history of tea in China and Japan, as well as the introduction of tea to America. The intended audience of this site is someone who has little background knowledge on the history of tea, but is interested in learning more. This article was extremely beneficial to the overall research project to the breadth and depth of the information.
Hohenegger, Beatrice, ed. Steeped in History: The Art of Tea. Los Angeles: Fowler Museum at UCLA, 2009. Print. This book is produced by the Fowler Museum, part of UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture. Beatrice Hohenegger, author of Liquid Jade: The Story of Tea from East to West, collaborated as a guest currator with the museum to produce this book in conjunction with an exhibit that combines the study of tea with the study of art. Hohenegger, the editor of the book and author of its introductions, used essays written scholars in the field for each chapter. In particular, I used Steven D. Owyoung’s essay “Tea in China: From its Mythological Origins to the Quing Dynasty,” which describes Chinese origins, trade and consumption. The book also covers Japanese and European tea trade and consumption, and the role of Tea as a global commodity, in the American Revolution, the Opium Wars and India’s development. It educates the reader about the diverse and rich history of tea. The book, as described in its forward, is part of a growing movement in tea scholarship. The source is reliable, but it may have a slight bias towards the importance of tea, as it was funded by the company The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The work is scholarly and dense with information that requires some prior understanding of the cultures involved, but can be well understood by any educated person interested in the subject. This detailed book covers not just the general history of tea, but explores unique standpoints on the role that tea has played in making history overall.
“Mentor; Tea; Instruction; Wisdom.” Newport Mercury 28 Feb. 1774: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. An unknown author, addressing himself to a Mr. Southwick, argues against the use and sale of tea in this primary document from 1774. Heagrees with the writings of a Mentor, published in Mr. Southwick’s paper, and further claims that tea is a source of oppression, that people who give up tea are better patriots, health benefits are nonexistent, and that too much time and money is wasted on tea. Clearly, the author writes an opinion piece; his views are strongly biased against tea, and do not necessarily reflect that of the general population. However, even so, the article provides fascinating cultural insight as to the pushback against tea in Colonial America.
Pratt, James Norwood. “Tea & Steam: An Industrial Revolution.” TeaMuse. N.p., Nov. 2001. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. This site addresses the impact that several key inventions played on the tea industry during the Industrial Revolution. The author James Pratt is a writer for the TeaMuse monthly newsletter, and in his article he describes the importance of the tea bag, the steamship, and the Suez Canal for tea production and trade. The intended audience of this website is someone who has a basic understanding of the history of tea, and is interested in learning more about it. Pratt offers the reader a unique insight on how these inventions shaped the way we see tea today.
“Price Currant at Philadelphia.” American Weekly Mercury [Philadelphia] 19 Jan. 1720: 10. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price-Current, in New-York.” New-York Gazette 13 Dec. 1773: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price Current of the following Goods in Philadelphia.” Pennsylvania Gazette [Philadelphia] 11 Apr. 1754: 2. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Price of Goods.” Boston Evening-Post 13 Oct. 1735: 2. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Prices Current in New York.” New-York Gazette 2 Jan. 1764: 3. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“Russell and Gardner’s Boston Wholesale Prices Current.” Boston Commercial Gazette 30 Dec. 1822: 1. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
“tea.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 14 Apr. 2013. <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-65371>. This article addresses the origins of tea production as well as the beginning of global tea trade. The source is clearly reliable due to the fact that it is a published work in Encyclopaedia Brittanica. However, the author is unknown. Overall the site outlines several fundamental basics on the English East India Company, the Dutch East India Company, the origin of tea production, and the spread of tea cultivation. The audience is a scholar who is seeking information on the general history of tea trade and production. This entry provided our group with a better understanding of the many important factors behind the history of tea.
“Weekly Review of the Markets.” Wisconsin Daily Patriot [Madison] 3 Jan. 1861: 3. America’s Historical Newspapers. Web. 10 Apr. 2013. This and other newspaper excerpts show prices listed for various goods, in this case varying types of tea. As it is a primary source of information, the prices are likely reliable as an overall snapshot of the times. Individual authors are unknown. The articles address the general public interested enough to look up a specific price and interpret it themselves, in most cases. For the modern reader, some background knowledge of the monetary system before the dollar is required to understand the pricing.
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Ancient Chinese Tea Ceremony. Katherine’s Tea Pot. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://katherinesteapot.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/ancient-tea-ceremony1.jpg>.
“Boston Tea Party.” The Strange History of the Tea Party. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://media.salon.com/2010/05/the_strange_history_of_tea_party_populism.jpg>.
“History of Tea.” Sawa Tea. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://sawatea.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/history-of-tea.jpg>.
“British Royal Family Drinking Tea.” X Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.xtimeline.com/__UserPic_Large/2142/ELT200711210009527025021.GIF>.
“Chinese Tea Plantation.” Clermont Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.clermontcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/N%C2%B01-chinese-tea-plantation3-26.jpg>.
Colonial Apothecary Shop. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://japha.org/data/Journals/JAPhA/20390/10.1331_108658002763508461-ufig3.png>.
“Deforestation.” Tumblr. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qjrr4TcD1rolmsno1_1280.jpg>.
Indian Tea Plantation. Tea History. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://tea-history.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/indian.jpg>.
Industrial Revolution. Define Terms. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://defineterms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/krup_industrial_revolution.jpg>.
Opium Wars. Wordpress. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://romanticopium.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/nemesis.jpg>.
Racing Tea Clippers. China Travel. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://blog.chinatravel.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-tea-race-clippers-from-china.jpg>.
Tea Pot, Plant, and Cups. Tea Council. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://teacouncil.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/quantity-of-tea-Perfect-cup-of-tea.jpg>.
Women on a Tea Plantation. Wall Papers Craft. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://wallpaperscraft.com/image/tea_plantations_fields_working_women_gathering_7071_1280x1024.jpg>.
“Boston Tea Party.” The Strange History of the Tea Party. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://media.salon.com/2010/05/the_strange_history_of_tea_party_populism.jpg>.
“History of Tea.” Sawa Tea. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://sawatea.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/history-of-tea.jpg>.
“British Royal Family Drinking Tea.” X Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.xtimeline.com/__UserPic_Large/2142/ELT200711210009527025021.GIF>.
“Chinese Tea Plantation.” Clermont Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.clermontcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/N%C2%B01-chinese-tea-plantation3-26.jpg>.
Colonial Apothecary Shop. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://japha.org/data/Journals/JAPhA/20390/10.1331_108658002763508461-ufig3.png>.
“Deforestation.” Tumblr. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qjrr4TcD1rolmsno1_1280.jpg>.
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