The bigger picture is that Williams does not represent the South, or even all within the non-party Tea Party.

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It is now planting 800 hectares a year with tea and coffee and is probably the largest non-mineral development firm in Africa outside South Africa.

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The guild describes itself as a non-profit making, independent organisation dedicated to raising the profile of tea in the UK and says its awards are considered the Oscars of the tea industry.

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That, to judge by the eruption of the tea-party movement, is the verdict of many non-aligned Americans too.

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Paulton, like many non-league teams, survive with help from a team of volunteers including groundsmen and tea ladies, not to mention the kitman, Colin Parsons.

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