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In 1897, tea replaced coffee as the prime export of Ceylon
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In the 1860's the coffee rust fungus disease destroyed the coffee industry of Sri Lanka. In 1866, a Scotsman named James Taylor planted 21 acres with tea. In 1872 he established his tea factory and began a brisk trade exporting his Ceylon tea to London. In the 1860's the coffee rust fungus disease destroyed the coffee industry of Sri Lanka. In 1866, a Scotsman named James Taylor planted 21 acres with tea. In 1872 he established his tea factory and began a brisk trade exporting his Ceylon tea to London. |
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