{"product_id":"colonial-bohea-3oz-loose-tea-in-signature-tea-tin","title":"Colonial Bohea - Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Bohea by Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co.: Tea with a tale to tell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBohea tea, (pronounced “Boo-hee”), was by far the largest tea import during colonial times. Sometimes called Bohea Souchong or Lapsang Bohea, the blend originated in China with trade to the British and Dutch East India Companies. It was so popular that the word bohea became the slang term for tea. The blend varied wildly, consisting of broken orange pekoe, pekoe, and souchong dumped in a pile and then sifted, typically the scrap tea of lower quality leaves, but was considered high quality by the colonists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictured on the label is a political cartoon printed by Benjamin Franklin, which became a powerful emblem of colonial unity that resurfaced during the Stamp Act crisis and American Revolutionary war, symbolizing resistance against British rule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the Boston Tea Party, 242 chests of Bohea were destroyed.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack tea leaves\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brew at 195 degrees for 3 - 5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3oz loose tea, sealed in matte black signature tea tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended and Packaged by Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co. Charleston, South Carolina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from the Team at Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are more than purveyors of tea—we are storytellers. Each blend we offer is a chapter in a larger tale: of trade routes and revolution, of distant tea gardens and colonial American hearths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur journey began with a simple question: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Tea Party of 1773?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThat inquiry led us deep into the records of the British East India Company and the bustling tea markets of Canton, China where we uncovered the names of the original blends (Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and more) and traced their journey from leaf to rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe’ve recreated these historic blends with care and fidelity, allowing you to sip the same teas that helped spark a revolution. When you raise a cup of Young Hyson or Bohea, you’re not just tasting tea—you’re tasting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co. blend invites you to slow down, steep deeply, and savor the story in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver Pluff \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097649475672,"sku":"M-170","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/colonial-bohea-tea__51009.jpg?v=1778612919","url":"https:\/\/store.newengland.com\/products\/colonial-bohea-3oz-loose-tea-in-signature-tea-tin","provider":"NewEngland.com Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}