This World in a Teacup

This World in a Teacup, written by Dan Du, provides a detailed examination of the American tea trade with China following the American Revolution. This academic work explores the complex intersection of credit, taste, and power within the historical U.S.-China tea trade from 1784 to 1911. By situating these commercial exchanges within a global context, the book offers new insights into the fundamental developments of international relations.

As a significant contribution to the field of Business and Economics, this volume analyzes how commodity exchange shaped diplomatic and financial structures. This World in a Teacup serves as a scholarly resource for understanding the economic ties that defined an era of global commerce. Readers interested in historical trade patterns and the evolution of international business will find this study of the U.S.-China tea trade highly informative.