THE PRICE OF TEA.
For some time past a rise in the price of tea has , been expected in Auckland, says- the Star. Extensive areas, formerly planted in tea, are now growing ■ rubber, and the Russians and Americans have taken more to; tea-drinking. These are amongst the causes that • have led; to the present position of the world's demand almost .overtaking the supply. In consequence the tea merchants in Auckland have found it necessary to increase the prices of the lower grades by about a penny a pound, and the retailers will follow their lead as soon as their present supplies are exhausted. Speaking of the rise, a local merchant said that it would affect the Auckland people more than those of the other, centres, since Aucklanders drank very poor brands of tea. When asked how he accounted for this, he said, "Oh, Aucklanders will take anything as long as it's cheap."
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10219, 21 April 1911, Page 4
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152THE PRICE OF TEA. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10219, 21 April 1911, Page 4
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