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jan 1, 1515 - Portugal and tea

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The Portuguese opened up their sea routes to China when they discovered the sea route to the East.

In 1557, they were able to establish a trading post in Macao in return for getting rid of pirates.

Here they traded tea for other goods found in their country or that were sought after by China.

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jan 1, 1515
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~ 511 years ago