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Tin of Bantam Coffee Extract

Coffee was first introduced to Britain in the 1800s, brought back by traders and colonial explorers. The Leeds based company 'Bantam' were one of the earliest producers of instant coffee, using a new process to dry coffee grounds.

 

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