TEA: Global Edible SeriesThe captivating history of the worlds most adaptable beverage Tea is sipped, whisked, boiled, iced, flavoured, spiced, mixed with milk and sugar, or enjoyed with salt and butter across various geographies. It is an essential element of both ceremony and leisure in various cultures a universal symbol of harmony and hospitality. But do not be deceived by its unassuming appearances, food historian Helen Saberi warns us tea has a rich and vivid history

brutally stabbed twelve times in his locked compartment

is renowned for his evocative imagery and exploration of themes like love

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Akbar’s pet cheetah had its own personal drum procession

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a mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible

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the mysterious Dr Vaidya

uncover forgotten legacies in the Sahyadris

the text may well have been called ‘Maharishi P’s Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control’