The first English cup of tea was introduced to the world by a (Whom?)?

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The first English cup of tea was introduced to the world by a (Whom?)?

From what country? (hint)---Not an englishman!

2007-12-23 15:21:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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It was the Portuguese and Dutch traders who first imported tea to Europe, with regular shipments by 1610. England was a latecomer to the tea trade, as the East India Company did not capitalize on tea's popularity until the mid-18th century.

2007-12-23 15:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Spain, they used to buy spices for their use.

2007-12-23 15:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

India... I think

2007-12-23 15:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Incognito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oh, not Earl Grey?????

2007-12-23 15:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

indian..more than likely

2007-12-23 15:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋