Tea was introduced to Europe by means of Eastern colonies that became part of European empires. In 1516, the Portugese landed in China, bringing knowledge of tea back to Portugal. In 1610, the Dutch began bringing back tea from China as well.
Tea was introduced to Europe by means of Eastern colonies that became part of European empires. In 1516, the Portugese landed in China, bringing knowledge of tea back to Portugal. In 1610, the Dutch began bringing back tea from China as well.