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"In the three centuries that followed Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route from Europe to India, European powers made a beeline for India's fabled riches, its spices, gold and gems. Though they ostensibly came for trade and commerce and the thrill of discovering a new land…
"When tea first reached Europe and America from China in the 17[superscript th] century it was more of a medicine than a beverage, its high price restricting its use to the wealthy. Initially the British government imposed a heavy tea tax, which led to murderous smuggling and ev…