Tea & History: The Boston Tea Party — Taste the Teas That Sparked a Revolution [Dec. 1, 2026]

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An America250 Tea & Bites Historical Experience Benefiting the World Affairs Council

What did the tea thrown into Boston Harbor actually taste like? And how did an everyday beverage become a symbol of revolution? Travel back to December 16, 1773, when American colonists boarded British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the water—a defining act of protest that helped set the stage for the American Revolution.

In celebration of America250, Churchill's Fine Teas is proud to partner with the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for a special fundraising experience that brings American history to life through the flavors, stories, and cultural traditions of tea.

Join us for a guided tasting of five teas and herbal infusions, paired with five light bites inspired by the era, as we explore how tea became entangled with global trade, taxation, political resistance, and the birth of a nation.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  
• Time: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
  
• Location: Churchill's Fine Teas – Madisonville (6709 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227)
• Capacity: Limited to 16 guests

Registration is hosted by the World Affairs Council.

• $100 Ticket: Tea tasting and food pairings, plus an America250 tea gift set.
• $250 Advent Calendar Ticket: Tea tasting and food pairings, America250 tea gift set, and Advent Calendar teas.

All contributions benefit the World Affairs Council.

Reserve Your Seat Through the World Affairs Council

Additional Information

• Registration and payment are handled directly by the World Affairs Council, not Churchill's Fine Teas.
• All ticket purchases are non-refundable under the event organizer's policy.
• Please contact the organizer in advance with any dietary concerns.
• Photographs and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes by the organizers, subject to the event's published media consent terms.

Taste the Teas That Sparked a Revolution

Did you know that the Boston Tea Party involved several different varieties of Chinese tea? During this guided tasting, we'll explore three tea styles connected to the historic Boston Tea Party, followed by two herbal infusions representing the alternatives embraced by American colonists during the resistance to British tea.

Our five-tasting journey includes:

• Young Dragon Hyson Green Tea – Explore the Chinese green tea traditions behind one of the historic tea varieties shipped to colonial America.
• Wuyi Shan Oolong Tea – Discover the tea-growing region associated with historic Bohea teas and the Chinese tea trade that connected distant continents.
• Lapsang Souchong Black Tea – Experience a distinctive smoky black tea while exploring the Souchong tea tradition and its place in transatlantic tea history.
• Morning Meadow Herbal Tea – Discover how colonial Americans turned to locally available herbs and plants as alternatives to imported tea.
• Strawberry Lemonade Herbal Tea – A refreshing modern herbal infusion that continues our exploration of caffeine-free alternatives and the evolving American tea experience.

Each tasting will be accompanied by a thoughtfully selected light bite inspired by the foods and flavors of the colonial era, creating a five-part journey through tea and history.

Please note: This is a guided tea tasting with five small food pairings, not a traditional full breakfast.

More Than a Tea Party: A Story of Global Connections

Why did tea become such a powerful symbol of political resistance? Where did the tea come from, and who controlled its journey across oceans? Together, we'll explore the global trade networks connecting China, Britain, and colonial America, the economic and political tensions surrounding the Tea Act, and the remarkable story of how a familiar beverage became part of a revolution. Through the tea in your cup, you'll discover that history isn't just something we read about. Sometimes, it's something we can taste.

Sip for a Cause: Supporting Global Understanding

At Churchill's Fine Teas, we believe tea has a special ability to bring people together, spark curiosity, and build bridges between cultures. That's why we're delighted to donate our tea expertise and hosting experience in support of the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, an organization dedicated to connecting our community with the wider world.

100% of event contributions benefit the World Affairs Council. Your participation supports its mission while giving you an opportunity to explore American history through a global lens. Join us to sip, learn, connect, and celebrate 250 years of American history—one steep at a time.