Events
The Ottoman Governor of Yemen introduced coffee to Turkey - 15th CenturyPeriods
Tea drinking had spread to Asia and to the Middle East. 6th Century
Rome's political leaders controlled the trade of salt by placing a tax on its sale - 6th CenturyTea drinking was mentioned in Europe.16th Century
International trade of tea from China began to emerge - 16th Century
Coffee was introduced in America - 16th Century
Cocoa Beans were brought to Europe - 16th Century
Gradually a custom drinking chocolate made from cocoa spread across Europe, reaching England - 16th CenturyChinese gold prospectors brought rice seeds into Australia - 18th Century
British colonies took tea to North America, India and Australia - 18th - 19th Century25 per cent of duty was payable on spices including cinnamon, cassia, ginger, white pepper and cardamon. - 5th CenturyThe sugar beet was identified as a source of sugar - 17th Century
Sugar was no longer considered a luxury item and was widely consumed in the United Kingdom and United States - 17th Century
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