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British Tea History: Four Centuries of a Nation’s Drink
British Tea — Four Centuries of a Nation's Drink The Arrival: 1657–1700 Tea first appeared for sale in England around 1657, at the coffee house of Thomas Garway in Exchange Alley, in the City of London. It was marketed as a medicinal cur... -
The Land of Tea: A Journey Through British History and Culture
The Birth of Tea in Britain: A 17th-Century Introduction The story begins in the early 1600s, when tea first made its way into Britain. Historical records tell us that the Dutch East India Company imported tea as early as 1610 ... -
Three Documents That Change How We Tell British Tea History
A Pepys diary entry, a Royal Collection account and Robert Fortune’s 1853 book reveal what the historical record supports — and where it is silent.
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