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“Ten years after the Boston Tea Party, tea was still far more popular than coffee, which only became the more popular drink in the mid-nineteenth century. Coffee's popularity grew after the duty on imports was abolished in 1832, making it more affordable. The duty was briefly reintroduced during the Civil War but was abolished again in 1872.”

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Tom Standage
Tom Standage

Tom Standage, born in 1969, is a renowned journalist known for his in-depth reporting on technology and history. He is particularly skilled at presenting complex technical concepts and historical events in an accessible manner to a wide audience. more

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