Ep. 163 Tea: How an Ancient Medicinal Drink Helped Brew a Revolution
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This episode explores the historical significance of tea and its cultural impact, particularly in England and the United States.
Tea has a long and rich history dating back to ancient China. But, when you think about where in the world they drink the most tea now, one country in particular probably comes to mind. It does for me anyway: England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, whatever you want to call it. Those guys. They really do love a cuppa tea. Tea is notably absent, for the most part, however, in the United States where coffee reigns supreme. I mean, we have some ice tea drinkers here in the south and you may ...
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