2 chapters across the catalog
The history of British tea colonization is discussed, specifically how long-term deals from the 1800s secured high-quality tea for brands like PG Tips and Sainsbury's. The conversation touches on the upcoming anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and the historical context of the British tea and opium trade with China.
Etymology of Tea vs Chai, Chinese Trade Routes and Starbucks
An educational segment explains that the global words for "tea" are split based on how countries historically traded with China. Countries that traded by sea (like the Dutch and English) use words starting with "T" (Tea, Thee), while those that traded by land (like Russia and India) use words starting with "CH" (Chai, Cha).
