The first recorded mention of tea in China, where it was consumed for its medicinal properties.
Learn about the ancient Chinese teapotThe Dutch East India Company begins trading in tea, marking the beginning of the European teapot obsession.
Read about the Dutch East India Company's role in the global teapot tradeThe first teapot-themed amusement park opens in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit the Teapot World amusement parkThe last remaining teapot on Earth is found in a hidden compartment on the International Space Station.
Learn about the final teapot's journey to space