Steeped In Tradition: Tea and The American Story

Join us for a guided tasting with local tea purveyor, Oliver Pluff & Co. Enjoy a trip back in history to honor Americas 250th with a class led by owner, Darren Hartford, a local veteran, featuring historic teas including Martha Washington’s favorite and a Boston Tea Party blend, paired with the stories behind them.
 
Oliver Pluff & Co.’s journey began with a simple question: What teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Tea Party of 1773? That inquiry led deep into the records of the British East India Company and the bustling tea markets of Canton, China, where the company uncovered the names of the original blends—Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and others—and traced their journey from leaf to rebellion. Oliver Pluff & Co. has recreated these iconic blends, allowing modern tea drinkers to experience the same teas that helped spark a revolution.