According to a report published by the BBC on its website, the great popularity of tea linked to the daughter of the King of Portugal, "Catherine Braganza," which was kidnapped from Portugal for the King of England, "Charles II" in 1662, making her become a queen to England, Scotland and Ireland.
As was known at the time, Catherine's request for marriage meant paying a very large dowry - plus her huge wealth - as well as bringing tea leaves from the cities of Tangier and Mumbai at her will and request.
The first hot drink was very popular among the aristocracy in Portugal because of its direct way of trade with China. At the time when Catherine arrived in England, her use was limited to medical purposes. click the Next button to Read more
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