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Over tea, an empire went to war, a colony revolted (the Boston Tea Party), and millions became dependent; Britain sold opium to China to pay for its tea. A global narcotics economy was built for the sake of a hot cup of leaf water. How does a harmless habit turn into a reason for war?
— trade history, tea and the Opium Wars
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