The history of tea is certainly a fascinating narrative, spreading across multiple cultures over the span of thousands of years. Although many legends exist regarding the precise origins of this most valuable leaf, no one is sure of its exact natural and cultural origins. Fortunately one thing is clear, the nuance between a great cup of tea and an average tasting one is well defined. Indeed, one of the largest civilizations of the 16th century, the Persians, were serious consumers of coffee. When economic and practical factors had compelled a nation to look for a different national beverage, tea became the most natural alternative. Specifically, certain tea traders had stood out and changed the daily ritual of millions of people from drinking coffee to consuming tea. Which blends helped to transform a national custom from consuming coffee to tea? Our story begins here…