Tea (Cup): Global Prices, History & Cocktails

🍵 Tea (Cup) prices vary dramatically across the globe. The average price is $2.37.

A Brief History of Tea (Cup)

Tea was discovered in China around 2737 BC, legend says, when leaves blew into Emperor Shen Nung's boiling water. It traveled to Japan, then to Europe via Portuguese and Dutch traders in the 16th century.

Cocktails You Can Make with Tea (Cup)

• Long Island Iced Tea — Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and a splash of cola — deceptively strong.
• Earl Grey Martini — Gin infused with Earl Grey tea, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
• Thai Tea Cocktail — Strong Thai tea, bourbon, condensed milk, and ice — sweet and potent.

Food Pairings

Tea (Cup) pairs wonderfully with: Scones with clotted cream, Dim sum, and Shortbread biscuits.

Serving tip: Never use boiling water for green tea — 70-80°C is ideal. Black tea can handle 100°C.

Category History

Tea has shaped empires: China protected its monopoly for centuries, Britain went to war over it (Opium Wars), and America was founded partly because of a tax on it (Boston Tea Party).