The Story of Ancient Tea in Thailand and the Old Tea Trees Found in Doi Wawee

The Story of Ancient Tea in Thailand: Doi Wawee

Tea cultivation and tea eating culture spread to northern Thailand during the 11th and 12th centuries, if not earlier. There are some assumptions about the first appearance of ancient tea trees in the northern region of Thailand.

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December 18, 2023

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Rishi Tea

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origin:thailand, origins_and_travel

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