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Celebrating American Independence:
The Spirit of July 4th
The Road to Independence: From the Boston Tea Party to the 4th of July
American Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the thirteen American colonies as a new nation, separate from Great Britain.
On 16 December 1773, American colonists boldly resisted British tyranny by staging the Boston Tea Party. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, the Sons of Liberty boarded British ships and dumped 46 tonnes of tea into Boston Harbour. This act of defiance was a direct response to the Tea Act, which imposed unfair taxes and threatened colonial merchants' livelihoods. The Boston Tea Party ignited a fire of resistance that set the colonies on a path towards independence.
A revolutionary tea in the true sense of the word.
Our 'Boston' blend is a skilful combination of teas from China, India, and Kenya, crafted to be strong and full-bodied. This blend emulates the smoky black 'Bohia' tea that was tipped into the sea, but with a much more pleasant taste!
For our 'Boston' blend, our Tea Master has skilfully combined teas from China, India and Kenya to create a strong and full-bodied blend. Of course, the latter two origins only became tea producing nations long after the Party itself, but he has used these teas to create a blend that resembles the smoky black 'Bohia' tea which was the majority of what was tipped in the sea but is more pleasant to drink!
The 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is celebrated with our Limited Edition, Boston Tea Party Tea Chest and or Boston Tea Party Loose Leaf Black Tea caddy.
Make It a Revolutionary Feast
This 4th of July, pair your patriotic tea with the East India Company’s indulgences:
Merging history with literary fantasy.
Nearly 100 years later, in 1865, Lewis Carroll published the timeless classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring the whimsical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.To commemorate these anniversaries, British artist Rory Dobner creatively links the two by reimagining the Mad Hatter's Tea Party aboard a British ship in Boston Harbour, merging history with literary fantasy.
Alice in Wonderland Loose Leaf Tea 3 Caddy Gift Set
Our 3 Caddy Gift Set features Lapsang Souchong, Congou Black and Hyson Green teas, offering a rich tapestry of flavours.
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The Boston Tea Party Loose Leaf Black Tea Caddy 100g
A full-bodied and exotically smoky blend of tea that celebrates the teas thrown overboard during the famous Boston Tea Party in 1773.
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Shop NowThe East India Company originally offered to cover the cost of the tax for the colonists. The Company’s attempts were futile, with colonists’ desires for independence from Great Britian triumphing, changing the course of history forever.
Around 46 tonnes of tea were tipped into Boston Harbour that night. That’s enough tea to brew over 18 million cups and worth nearly £10,000 in 1773, or roughly US $1.7m in today’s money.
The tea couldn’t be recovered because of the rising tide and eventually the rotting leaves caused Boston Harbour to smell.
The Boston Tea Party and it’s lasting impact
A pivotal moment in American history, the Boston Tea Party unmasked the influence of the East India Company and launched a passionate call for independence.
In December 1773, disguised American colonists peacefully stormed British ships carrying the East India Company's tea cargo, dumping it directly into Boston Harbor.
The actions of the frustrated colonists conveyed a resounding message: they would no longer tolerate the oppressive taxes imposed by the British Crown.
The moment the tea hit the water, history changed forever. The Boston Tea Party marked a turning point, inspiring acts of resistance, culminating in the Declaration of Independence. Today, it remains a symbol of collective action against injustice and the unwavering pursuit of liberty and self-determination.
