After three military tours in Vietnam and a stint at the natural-food store in Portland, he blended his first herbal tea in 1975 at Stash Tea, in which he was an early partner.

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They took on a third partner, William Rosenzweig, founder of Republic of Tea.

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They hired a third partner, William Rosenzweig, founder of Republic of Tea.

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In easing the restaurant off the shoals LeRoy must deal with a partner in the 74-year-old Russian Tea Room (Tavern on the Green is owned outright).

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Hussey was the first to fifty, although it took him 11 balls more than his partner, and he was 62 not out in a score of 113-0 at tea.

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