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Feb 2022
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#238 | A Short History Of Tea

Leonardo English
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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. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www. ... Show More
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