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From the ancient Classic of Tea to the mechanical revolutions of British colonial factories, the journey of tea is a global story of technology and power. This book traces the complete trajectory of tea technology—from the cultivation techniques of southern China to the industrial innovations of Assam, and the expansion of tea empires in South India and Sri Lanka. Through archival research and fieldwork, it reveals how tea became a cornerstone of colonial economies. For tech enthusiasts and history scholars alike, this is a revealing exploration of how a single leaf and its technology bridged cultures and shaped destinies in South Asia.
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Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman
Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman (李拯) is a lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow of Guangdong provincial high-level talent at the Theoretical Economics, College of International Studies, Shenzhen University. He gained a PhD through the exchange program of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) of India and the Chinese Government Scholarship at the Department of History of Science and Technology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). During his doctorate at the USTC, he was honored to receive the “Chinese Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship Award”, “USTC Excellent International Student Award for Academic Excellence”, and the “Best Activity Participation Award” for his academic endeavors. He completed his Master’s in Defence and Strategic Studies and MPhil in South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Madras with numerous presentation awards. He worked as a Research Officer, and presently he is an Associate Member of Chennai Centre for China Studies. He is also President of China News Analysis Daily, which periodically brings insights into his academic understanding through posts, articles, podcasts, and videos. His book publications include “Brahmaputra: The Strategic Water Resource of India” and “India’s Strategic Guardian of the Sky: IRNSS”. His chapter titled “Changing Dynamics of Counter-Terrorism Strategies in Asia” has been published. He recently won the Best Paper Award for “BRICS Digital Economy Cooperation Through Global South Technological Collaboration and AI Integration”, and his recent book chapters include “Strategic Development of China’s High-Tech Zones and Its Impact on Digital Silk Road”.
