Tag: Botanical history

The use of chicory root dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was valued for its medicinal properties and as a food source. This long history of cultivation and wild growth has spread the plant's use across continents, cementing its place in various cuisines and traditions.

Tea is the world's most widely consumed beverage after water, with its origins tracing back to the evergreen plant species *Camellia sinensis*. The biological origin of tea lies in the borderlands of southwestern China, northern Myanmar, and northeast India, a region known for its ecological diversity.