The economic impact of tea in colonial times and presently

Tea has and still has to a degree a significant impact on politics and economics. Tea has caused many wars and prolonged wars. The Dutch East India Company made a fortune off tea and helped build the British empire into one of the most extraordinary powers in the world at that time. The Dutch East India company is estimated to be one of the biggest companies assembled and generated the most profits. The complicated routes that had to be established to ensure the smoothness and effectiveness of the trading are impressive and calculated. Presently China is still the leading manufacturer of tea, especially green tea leaves. Tea is still a leading profitable resource and is only expected to grow in the coming years because of the health benefits that tea can provide. Presently tea consumption is highest in the Asia-Pacific area but tea is has a presence in every country in the world. Tea is also becoming incredibly popular with the younger generation because of its various tastes and ways to prepare tea. Tea was and still is an addicting drink. The caffeine and the smoothness of the drink makes it easy to consume continuously.

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