The nineteenth century opium warehouse in Patna, India (shown on the front cover) reveals the massive scale of production undertaken by
the British East India Company. Today, the largest legal opium manufacturing facility is in Ghazipur, a short distance from Patna.
First introduced by Arab merchants, the use and production of opium in India remained relatively modest for centuries. That changed under the
British Raj, when opium production became a highly profitable industry, and a major source of income. Controversial from the onset, the story of
Indian opium under the British Raj is an integral part of the history of British tea.
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the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with
sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the
freshest product and fairest pricing."
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