Two Visits To The Tea Countries Of China V2: And The British Tea Plantations In The Himalaya

""Two Visits to the Tea Countries of China V2: And the British Tea Plantations in the Himalaya"" is a travelogue written by Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist and traveler who visited China twice in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations during his travels through the tea-growing regions of China, including the provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu. Fortune describes the various tea varieties he encountered, as well as the methods of cultivation, harvesting, and processing used by the Chinese tea growers. In addition to his travels in China, Fortune also writes about his visits to the British tea plantations in the Himalayas, which were established in the mid-19th century as a way to compete with the Chinese tea industry. He provides a fascinating account of the challenges faced by the British tea growers in adapting to the new environment and the different methods of cultivation they employed. Overall, ""Two Visits to the Tea Countries of China V2: And the British Tea Plantations in the Himalaya"" offers a unique insight into the history and culture of tea production in China and the British Empire's attempts to establish a foothold in this lucrative market. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of tea and its global impact.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Robert Fortune was a Victorian horticulturist, traveler, and writer.