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We could all do with a little more hygge in our lives. If your home library needs some cozy-fying magic, you can add a tea station to your reading nook with this shopping list. I’ve got 10 must-have goods for any tea lover below.
Legend has it that we’ve been drinking tea since the mythological Chinese Emperor Shen Nong accidentally discovered the beverage in the 28th century B.C.E. Concrete evidence of tea drinking in China dates back around 2,000 years, and Chinese tea consumption became widespread during the Tang Dynasty in the first millennium C.E. It spread to Europe via Portuguese traders in the latter half of the 16th century.
The rest, as they say, is history. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “On any given day, over 159 million Americans are drinking tea.” In 2018, 6.21 billion kilograms of tea were consumed worldwide. Turkey consumes the most tea per capita — 6.96 pounds — followed by Ireland (5.21), the UK (4.83), Pakistan (3.3), and Iran (3.3). The U.S., with a measly 0.5 pounds per capita, ranks 36th in overall tea consumption.
Some things just go together. Laurel and Hardy. Peas and carrots. Tea and books. Let the shopping list below be your guide to adding a tea station to your reading nook or home library.
Add a Tea Station to Your Reading Nook with This Shopping List
Trust me, you’re going to want this alligator tea pet to keep you and your books company on rainy days. $17
