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Laszlo Montgomery's award-winning podcasts on Chinese history have swept the world and gained many thousands of fans, including people who want to learn about Chinese history and those who want to improve their English. Each book in this series contains transcripts from Laszlo's Podcasts for you to follow as you listen.
This volume covers the mythical and ancient beginnings of tea and how it evolved from a bitter tasting medicinal brew to a beverage fit for an emperor. The life and times of the Tea Saint, Lu Yu, will also be introduced, along with the profound impact he and the book he wrote had on tea culture in China and elsewhere in East Asia. Riding on the coattails of mass acceptance of tea as a daily beverage, the book explores how, particularly in the Song Dynasty, a new culture sprang forth from the popular and enthusiastic enjoyment of this beverage.
Delivered in Laszlo's easy-to-understand style, each installment provides stories and information from China's long and rich history and an opportunity to improve English comprehension through fascinating content.
About the author
Laszlo Montgomery is the creator and presenter of the China History Podcast, and other Chinese culture related podcasts. He began his Chinese studies in 1979 at the University of Illinois, and lived in Hong Kong between 1989-1998. He has helped Chinese companies build market share in the US, and in 2010, launched The China History Podcast as a channel to allow a more mass, non-academic audience to enjoy the delights of Chinese history. Originally intended for a US audience, today more than half of the show's listeners are outside the States. Cathay Pacific Airways has carried Laszlo's content on their inflight entertainment system since 2017. Laszlo has spoken frequently at universities and high schools about his love for Chinese history and culture.
