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The Portuguese, who had been involved in trading with the island since 1510. Later in 1662 Catarina de Braganca of Portugal marries Charles II of England and manages to instate tea as the courts drink of election, replacing beer and wine.

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Tea was introduced to England by Catherine of Braganca. She was a Princess of Portugal who married King Charles II in the year 1660.

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