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Tea: The Drink That Built an Empire—and Helped Break One
Tea: The Drink That Built an Empire—and Helped Break One
China had the tea. Britain had the appetite. John Hancock had a business to protect.
British TV - No disaster can happen before a cuppa
Watch almost any British television series, and tea appears whenever you enter someone’s home or office. Tea, apparently, is not only a beverage but also a medication for both mental and physical issues.
Oh, turns out someone has died? Put the kettle on. Yes, at some point, gin or whisky will be involved, but there is always tea. Were you shot at? Tea. Your spouse has left you? Tea. Need to discuss a…
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