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Tea is a globally enjoyed beverage with rich cultural histories, notably in China and Japan. Sir Hans Sloane, a British physician, helped introduce tea to Britain, fueling the tea trade and the rise of tea caddies and porcelain ware. The British Museum holds artifacts illustrating this history. The East India Company played a pivotal role in importing tea. In Japan, the traditional Chado (Tea Ceremony) emphasizes ritual and aesthetics. Tea planters and plantations cultivated varieties like herbal teas. Cultural practices, such as the Japanese tea ceremony and Chinese Tea Culture, reflect tea’s significance. Devices like samovars and utensils like tea caddies have shaped tea consumption across regions.