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In the first episode of this 4 part series food writer Hetty McKinnon presents a history of Australian tea consumption.
Teas long shelf life, easy transportation, and thirst quenching ability had us brewing in record numbers across the Empire.
Demand for tea leaves grew steadily up until the second world war. Shipped in from Asia, we couldn't get enough of it.
But during the 1950's our habits began to change. Rationing compelled us to seek alternatives, and post war migrants brought new tastes.
But the tea bag fought back!
Guests:
Jacqui Newling, Historian and Gastronomer at Sydney Living Museums