The high demand of tea in England in the 17th century and business restrictions imposed by China, which was the main source of tea then forced business people to engage in a long business chain to survive in the business. China required tea to be bought using silver. For foreign business people to get silver, they had to sell an item in China and get paid using Silver. England business people involved in the tea business engaged in opium business to ensure they got silver. They would buy opium in India, transport and sell it in China to obtain Silver, buy tea using the Silver, and transport to sell it to England. Although this business led to an increase in drugs smuggling and use among the Chinese youth, it ensured that tea remained in constant