It's the second most popular drink in the world after water, with 3.7 billion cups drunk every single day.In this episode, we explore tea's fascinating history, how it changed global politics, caused countries to go to war with each other, and literally changed the world.
How much tea do we really drink every year?
Myths about the discovery of tea
Early tea consumption in East Asia
Tea first being brought to Northern Europe
Catherine of Braganza: the woman who brought tea to Britain
Tea and The East India Company
The Brits adding sugar to tea
Britain struggling to find a product to exchange with China for tea
Flooding China with opium
The Opium Wars
Sending spies deep into China to discover how tea was made
Tea cultivation in British colonies
Curious tea fact #1: The three different word groups for "tea" (and what they tell us)
Curious tea fact #2: The invention of the teabag 
Curious tea fact #3: How to make the perfect cup of tea (advice from an expert)
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