This episode explains the development of the first bank, political parties, and how the new country dealt with native Americans

The Philadelphia Convention of 1787, disputes over war debt and Washington’s failing health.

France enters the war effort, successive victories leads to victory at Yorktown for the colonies. The treaty of Paris is drawn up in 1783.

The continentals needed supplies and inoculations and money to pay the troops. Washington also suffered an attempted removal by some of his own and Valley Forge provided a wicked winter.

Teas started to be produced from a multitude of countries, shrinking Chinas slice of the pie to be about 20%. IN the 1960’s tea bags were invented, revolutionizing the way tea was sold.

The demand for tea explodes worldwide, even broadcasters would pause to let tea-time proceed. During the World Wars, tea at times had to be rationed, but it was felt essential for strength and psychological acuity.

European potteries and manufacturers began making full tea and breakfast sets.

Following closely in the wake of the Temperance movement, came the opening of refreshment houses and other economical venues to provide cheaper tea-stops for all classes across the cities.

See how demand and desire from the European powers fueled the increase of production and variety of Chinese textiles.

How the beginning of the world sailing trade brought Chinoiserie painted wallpapers into being.