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Tempest in a Teapot: Tea, Taxes and Rebellion
September 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tempest in a Teapot: Tea, Taxes and Rebellion, plus a tea tasting!
We all know about the Boston Tea Party, but just why was a tax on tea such a flash point for colonists? At the Wentworth House, we will be discussing the role of tea in colonial life while tasting some popular colonial teas.
DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIME: 1 to 3 pm
ADMISSION: $5; free for ARCH members.
Come sip some bohea, hyson or congou with us, and find out what the fuss was all about. Tours of the Wentworth House will also be available.