The tea economy played an important role in the ancient socio-economic history, and it had an important impact on the politics, economy, military, culture, diplomatism, nation and diet.

• 茶业经济在中国古代社会经济史上占有重要地位，对政治、经济、军事、文化、外交、民族、饮食等诸方面都发挥着重要作用。