British Empire wants tea but China restricts trade (1 jan 1800 ano – 31 dez 1838 ano)

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During the early 19th century, British merchants and nobilities that had gone to China had all tried tea. Tea soon became in-request, the British craved tea but China restricted trade with foreigners. Also, many Chinese were addicted to opium that was sold by British merchants.

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