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Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from China.

In this episode we'll explore his daring adventure, the fascinating world of 19th-century tea trade, and how his actions forever changed the global tea industry.

Robert Fortune's theft of tea from China
Importance of tea to Britain
Opium trade with China
Impact of Opium Wars
Restrictions on foreign travel in China
Fortune's disguise and exploration
Discovery of tea production methods
Transportation of tea plants to India
Success of the Indian tea industry
Robert Fortune's legacy

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