Which is the best summary of this excerpt?

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The author explains how tea was popular among the

upper class. He quotes Samuel Johnson to illustrate its

popularity

The author explains how addictive tea can become. He

quotes Samuel Johnson to warn against tea addiction.

Tea is bitter but can be improved with milk and sugar.

Tea should be locked in caddies for a longer shelf life

The author explains how tea was popular among the upper class. He quotes Samuel Johnson to illustrate its popularity.

Explanation:

This excerpt is taken from the "Early Victorian Tea Set." This passage states how Tea became worldwide during the 17th century. Eventhough it tastes bitter at the start of its era, it is expensive due to the difficulty in affording it. Tea is the 17th century's popular drug as people preserve it as some kind of drug. People became more addictive and rich people view Tea as an identity of their wealth. The author quotes Samuel Johnson's lifestyle in order to describe how people at that time view Tea as their wealth. This denotes that the author tried to explain its popularity and its demand during that time.

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Explanation:

The author explains how tea was popular among the

upper class. He quotes Samuel Johnson to illustrate its

popularity