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VINTAGE : Mazawattee Tea Tin
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VINTAGE : Mazawattee Tea Tin
Approximate Dimensions : 11.5cm X 11.5cm X 11.5cm
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The Mazawattee Tea Company, founded in 1887 by the Densham family, was one of the most important and most advertised tea firms in during the late 19th century. Traditionally the origin of tea-drinking lies in and the famous Tea Clipper ships raced across the seas to bring tea to . In the 18th century, tea had become an important drink in Britain especially for the wealthy, but it was not until the 1850s (by which time tea plantations had been successfully established in , especially in , and in ) that a real expansion occurred.
The Densham family were at the forefront of this period of growth. Originally from Plymouth, Devon, they moved to London and managed to amass a fortune from the business in quite a short time. The Denshams later owned fine properties in both and and one of the founder's sons, Edward, became a well-known figure in Purley.
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