Colonial Tea Parties: Why Tea?

Saturday, April 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Explore how tea transformed from a simple drink into a powerful symbol of protest during the American Revolution. 

Why Tea? Tea was more than just a commodity in colonial America—it was a cultural icon, a symbol of shared rituals, and the perfect flashpoint for colonial outrage. Join speaker Mike Raab, a Certified Tea Specialist, at the Chicago Tea Festival to uncover the surprising reasons why tea sparked a revolutionary movement that shaped history. 

During this engaging class, you'll learn about:

• The Surprising Significance of Tea 
  Explore how tea evolved from a popular beverage to a rallying point for revolutionary action. 
  
• More Than the Boston Tea Party 
  Discover how at least ten other tea-related protests swept across the colonies between 1773 and 1775. 
  
• Tea's Cultural Importance 
  Understand how tea rituals symbolized unity and resistance in colonial society. 
  
• Why Tea Was the Ideal Catalyst 
  Gain insights into the political and cultural factors that made tea the perfect symbol of colonial resistance. 

Please note that all workshop ticket purchases are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. No returns or exchanges will be accepted.

Speaker: Mike Raab Mike Raab is a Certified Tea Specialist, accredited by the Tea Association of the U.S. through the Specialty Tea Institute. With his passion for tea and history, Mike brings this topic to life in a way that’s informative, relatable, and deeply engaging.