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A Healthy Alternative For Europeans
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In the 17th Century, Europe was as far removed from the way it is today as you can imagine. People lived in extremely poor conditions, water was dirty, ridden with disease and totally unfot to drink. As a consequence of this, the average person had to choose between drinking strong ales, as these had the ability to kill bacteria, and a cup of boiled water.

Tea to the Resuce!

When tea was first introduced it was not only a refreshing taste, but because it was drank hot tea was also safe. Make no mistake, this was a very big change. In England many people had no choice but to drink ale with their breakfast, now tea was a healthy, tasty, and above all, safe choice. However, tea was set to run into growing opposition.

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