A Scottish Tea Thief Broke China's 4,000-Year Monopoly
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A Scottish Tea Thief Broke China's 4,000-Year Monopoly

A Scottish plantation manager's attempt to steal China's most guarded secret accidentally created the world's most beloved beverage—and broke a 4,000-year monopoly.

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