🌿Boston Tea Party Tasting Kit for Groups
Step back to December 1773 and celebrate the spirit of the Boston Tea Party with a blend of taste, history, and reflection.
This DIY kit brings colonial tea culture to life — inviting participants to sip, learn, and discuss one of America’s most iconic acts of protest. Perfect for large or small groups in libraries, COAs, schools, and community settings.
What’s Included
📦 Everything you need to host a tea tasting and history experience for your group:
1 cannister Hyson Green Tea (3.5 oz) – a favorite of colonial importers
1 cannister Congou Black Tea (3.5 oz) – the prized black tea tossed into Boston Harbor
120 unbleached tea bags (enough for 120 cups total — each tea makes about 60 eight-ounce servings)
Facilitator’s Host Guide with setup tips, historic context, and presentation notes
Slide Deck with visuals and key talking points on Boston Harbor, tea culture, and the path to revolution
Handout: “Tea, Trade, and Rebellion” – brief readings, key dates, and discussion prompts
Bonus Activity: “Test Your Boston Tea Party Knowledge” trivia game
Program Format & Timing
Length: 45–60 minutes
Best For: Libraries, senior centers, community programs, and history-themed events
Group Size: Flexible – suitable for small discussions or large gatherings
No special equipment needed – just hot water and cups.
Educational Focus
Participants explore:
The real teas thrown overboard in 1773
Colonial trade, taxation, and protest
The symbolism of tea as both daily comfort and revolutionary statement
How shared rituals of tea and conversation helped shape a new nation
Ordering Info
Delivery: 7–10 business days nationwide
Customization: Private & custom branding available
