Tea Leaves

"Tea Leaves" by Francis Leggett & Co. is an exploration of tea, focusing on its historical and cultural role within society during the late 1800’s. The narrative journeys to tea production regions and touches upon the European influence and expansion of tea cultivation. It highlights the beverage’s importance and the historical inaccuracies surrounding its origin while it considers the social and financial implications of tea consumption. “Tea Leaves” examines how tea production evolved while also looking at society’s shift from relying on China to other markets.