English Learning for Curious Minds
#484 | Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China
Jun 27, 2024
Guest Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, stole tea production secrets from China, impacting global tea industry.Considers tea's importance to Britain, Opium Wars, travel restrictions in China, Fortune's disguise and exploration, Indian tea industry success, and Fortune's legacy.
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- Robert Fortune stole tea production secrets from China to revolutionize global tea industry.
- Tea's significance to Britain led Robert Fortune to shift tea production to India, challenging China's dominance.
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