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The Spy Behind Sri Lanka's Tea

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Everything is Logistics

Nov 5, 2026

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Britain sent a spy to spend years with tea experts and document everything about how they grew it, down to the altitude and humidity the plants need. Those trade secrets went to part of India, but mostly to Sri Lanka, where the whole island has the right growing conditions. The island grew coffee… Read more

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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch, and we're telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with...

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