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What is the Real History of Tea?

41 mins·18:00, 19 May 2025
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What is the Real History of Tea?

41 mins
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18:00, 19 May 2025
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Guest: Erika Rappaport, Associate Professor of History, University of California Santa Barbara

It's a drink that's near and dear to every Malaysian's heart. After all, teh tarik is our national drink. But, this drink was once a major tool of trade that travelled across empires, cultures and centuries. We spill the tea with Erika Rappaport, author of A Thirst for Empire: How Tea Shaped the Modern World to find out how this drink became a cultural icon and a daily ritual for millions.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn

Producer: Sneha Harikannan

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