The Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea
Unveiling the Artistry of Tea ProductionBy Edward Money
Length9h 55m
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Edward Money's "The Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea" offers an exhaustive exploration of tea as both an agricultural product and a cultural phenomenon. Written in the late 19th century, this work reflects a period of increased Western interest in the East, portraying the technical intricacies of tea cultivation and the artisanal techniques of tea production. Money employs a meticulous and descriptive literary style, drawing upon empirical data and firsthand observations that illuminate the socio-economic impacts of tea trade and its rituals, thus situating the book within a broader discourse on colonialism and globalization. As a noted figure in agricultural science and trade, Edward Money's extensive background laid the groundwork for this comprehensive study. His experiences in the tea gardens of Asia and his academic endeavors informed both the observational rigor and the cultural sensitivity present in his work. Money's intention was not merely to document tea cultivation but also to advocate for sustainable practices and illustrate the profound interconnectedness between East and West through this ubiquitous beverage. For readers intrigued by agricultural practices, colonial history, or simply the art of tea, Money's book is an invaluable resource that combines academic rigor with engaging narrative. It invites readers to appreciate the complexities of tea production while reflecting on its significance in global history, making it a compelling read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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Publish dateNov 29, 2019
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Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. PAST AND PRESENT FINANCIAL PROSPECTS OF TEA.: Schedule of Rates of Upset Prices.
47Ceylon.
2CHAPTER II. LABOUR, LOCAL AND IMPORTED.
48Johore.: Tea in Johore.
3CHAPTER III. TEA DISTRICTS AND THEIR COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES, CLIMATE, SOIL, ETC., IN EACH.
49Japan.
4Assam.
50Japan Tea.
5Cachar.
51Japan Black Tea.
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6Chittagong.
52Java.[89]
7Terai below Darjeeling.
53America.: Tea Planting in America.
8The Dehra Dhoon.
54Natal.
9Kangra.
55Fiji Tea.
10Darjeeling.
56CHAPTER XXXIII. STATISTICS REGARDING INDIAN TEA.: America.
11Kumaon.
57CHAPTER XXXIV. MARKETS OUTSIDE GREAT BRITAIN.
12Hazareebaugh.
58Australia.
13Neilgherries.
59The Calcutta Tea Syndicate.
14Western Dooars.
60The new Australian Tea Association.
15CHAPTER IV. SOIL.
61America.
16CHAPTER V. NATURE OF JUNGLE.
62Tea in America.
17CHAPTER VI. WATER AND SANITATION.
63The Amsterdam Exhibition.
18CHAPTER VII. LAY OF LAND.
64Thibet.
19CHAPTER VIII. LAYING OUT A GARDEN.
65The Local Market.: The Market at our Doors.—Consumption of China Tea in India.
20CHAPTER IX. VARIETIES OF THE TEA PLANT.
66CHAPTER XXXV. MAKING INDIAN TEA KNOWN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
21CHAPTER X. TEA SEED.
67How to Push the Sale of Tea.
22CHAPTER XI. COMPARISON BETWEEN SOWING IN NURSERIES AND IN SITU.
68Indian Tea Sales at Home.
23Nurseries.
69CHAPTER XXXVI. TEA MACHINERY.
24In Situ.
70Machinery and Implements for Tea Cultivation.
25CHAPTER XII. SOWING SEED IN SITU, ID EST, AT STAKE.
71Ploughing and Hoeing Machinery.
26CHAPTER XIII. NURSERIES.
72Ploughing v. Hoeing.
27CHAPTER XIV. MANURE.
73Steam Cultivation for Tea.
28CHAPTER XV. DISTANCES APART TO PLANT TEA BUSHES.
74As to Steam-Ploughing on Tea Gardens.
29CHAPTER XVI. MAKING A GARDEN.
75Tea Manufacturing Machinery.
30CHAPTER XVII. TRANSPLANTING.
76Tea Rolling Machines.
31CHAPTER XVIII. CULTIVATION OF MADE GARDENS.
77Tea-Drying Machines.
32CHAPTER XIX. PRUNING.
78Ansell’s Sifting, Sorting, and Fanning Machine.
33CHAPTER XX. WHITE ANTS, CRICKETS, AND BLIGHT.
79Ansell’s Patent Tea Sorting and Winnowing Machine.
34CHAPTER XXI. FILLING UP VACANCIES.
80Ansell’s Sifting Machine.
35CHAPTER XXII. FLUSHING AND NUMBER OF FLUSHES.
81Packing of Tea in Tin Boxes.
36CHAPTER XXIII. LEAF PICKING.
82Hoop Iron.
37CHAPTER XXIV. MANUFACTURE. MECHANICAL CONTRIVANCES.: Green Tea.
83CHAPTER XXXVII. WEIGHING AND BULKING OF INDIAN TEAS AT CUSTOM HOUSE.
38CHAPTER XXV. SIFTING AND SORTING.
84No. 1 Example.
39Of the Different Classes of Tea.: Green Teas.
85No. 2 Example.
40CHAPTER XXVI. BOXES. PACKING.
86No. 3. Example.
41CHAPTER XXVII. MANAGEMENT. ACCOUNTS. FORMS.
87Tea Bulking at the East and West India Dock Company’s Warehouses, in Crutched Friars.
42CHAPTER XXVIII. COST OF MANUFACTURE, PACKING, TRANSPORT, ETC.
88Conclusion.: The China Tea Trade.
43CHAPTER XXIX. COST OF MAKING A 300-ACRE TEA GARDEN.
89ADDENDA TO THE THIRD EDITION.: INDIAN TEA.
44CHAPTER XXX. HOW MUCH PROFIT TEA CAN GIVE.
90INDEX.
45CHAPTER XXXI. PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF INDIAN TEA.
91INDEX TO THE ADDITIONS IN FOURTH EDITION.
46CHAPTER XXXII. COUNTRIES OUTSIDE CHINA AND INDIA THAT PRODUCE TEA.
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