The Book of Tea
What is the purpose of the essay?
What is the purpose of the essay The Cup of Humanity from the Book of Tea
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What is the purpose of the essay The Cup of Humanity from the Book of Tea
The purpose of this section in the book is to introduce the reader to tea and the tea industry in the West. Westerners seem to have embraced tea fully, both as a beverage and a social event, and so it is appropriate for Westerners to learn tea's origins and how tea is used elsewhere.