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  • Jonas Hanway’s Essay on Tea

    It’s not surprising that many English writers of earlier centuries felt compelled to weigh in on tea. After all, it was a relatively recent arrival to Britain in the 17th century and didn’t reach widespread popularity until decades later. Opinions on tea were sharply divided. While some commentators praised it enthusiastically, others warned that it… Continue reading