Routes of Taiwan Tea (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by University of Washington Press, Seattle, 2026

0295754354 / 9780295754352

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Paperback. Demonstrates how a popular commodity has reshaped borders, traditions, and geopoliticsFrom misty mountain oolongs to the global boba boom, Taiwans teas carry far more than flavor. They embody contested borders, evolving identities, and the complexities of nationhood. Routes of Taiwan Tea traces tea varieties, processing expertise, and merchants across Taiwan and Southeast Asia to reveal how a simple leaf has become a force in global politics.Drawing on decades of fieldwork and extensive archival research, Po-Yi Hung delves deep into the history of Taiwans tea industry, from its roots in the Qing empire to its role in modern food nationalism. Hung shows how advocacy for Taiwanizationthe movement to recover and celebrate the islands unique history and cultureoccurs not only within Taiwans food scenes but also through cross-border exchanges. Oolong cultivation in Thailands highlands and bubble teas rise in Vietnam demonstrate how tea acts as a nonhuman agent, fostering connections and unsettling conventional notions of sovereignty. Through these routes, tea becomes more than agriculture; it becomes an instrument of diplomacy, a marker of authenticity, and a symbol of cultural pride.Offering a fresh perspective on Taiwans geopolitical positioning, Routes of Taiwan Tea redefines how borders are imagined and lived. It is an essential contribution to food studies, political geography, and East and Southeast Asian studies, illuminating how everyday practices like drinking tea shape global relations. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title
Routes of Taiwan Tea (Paperback)
Author
Po-Yi Hung
Publisher
University of Washington Press, Seattle
Publication year
2026
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0295754354
ISBN 13
9780295754352

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