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Category: 1860s

Posted on February 21, 2019February 25, 2019 by Mr Maxey

Taeping and The Great Tea Race of 1866

Artwork by Henry Scott, 'The Great Tea Race of 1866 - Black Prince leading Taeping', Made of oil on canvas

Many of you will know our popular Taeping blend (Earl Grey with lavender and rose) but did you know it was named after the last clipper ship to win one of the great tea races before steamships took over the trade? Continue reading Taeping and The Great Tea Race of 1866

Category: 1860s
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