A very interesting look at one, British man’s successful theft of an entire industry: tea plants from China, seen as one of the great industrial espionage acts in history. The author writes about the impacts of colonialism, the fueling of the British empire from its trafficking of tea, sugar, and opium; Advancements in shipbuilding and weapon, and many other tales.

Although I consume this book via audiobook, I think it would work out better in print. I enjoyed the audio version of the story well enough though.