Explanations; of surface prep, staining, and film-finish coating .

Tea the hottest commodity peaked the smugglers creativity.

In the beginning of the 18th century, women could not purchase tea, by mid-century that changed, and tea was being consumed in London by the ton.

Suppliers from China and Japan struggled to keep up with the demand of porcelain tea wares. In addition, tea tables and silver tea accoutrements were being designed for the wealthy.

Explore the proper equipment for tea, including sugar and milk.

The switch from alcohol to Tea begins

With tea came equipment to heat it, porcelain for serving it and specialty silver ware.

Tea drinking quickly matched the consumption of beer, ale and coffee.

It was the Chinese in fact that were the first to set up trade routes to Londons wealthy elite.

Where did tea originate at; Japan, India, or China?