As steam replaced sail during the last half of the nineteenth century, a new era of maritime commerce emerged. Freight costs got cheaper and cheaper as steamship cargo capacities grew. At some point, however, the system began to self-destruct. Simply stated, there was a disconnect between the massive cargo capacities of the newest merchant ships and the antiquated process of loading and unloading the cargo itself. It was a full century after steam’s preeminence that the problem was finally solved.
"Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with
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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