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Colonial Tea

Colonial tea was often changed in form before it was shipped from the East Indies to the Americas and Europe. The shorter shelf life of green tea (Gunpowder, Singlo, Hyson) posed a problem for colonial tea drinkers. Tea was better preserved for the voyage to Europe and America (sometimes as long as 2 years) if it was more heavily oxidized to become black tea blends such as Bohea, or if it was smoked - such as Lapsang Souchong. As a result, new forms of Bohea, Hyson, and Gunpowder were discovered when shipments for long voyages began in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Learn More:  Colonial Tea Trade

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Singlo - Tea by the Pound

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black tea tin with old timey ship against blue backdrop
brewing instructions on black tea tin against blue background

East Indian Teabags Tea Tin

$15.75

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dark colored tea brick beside brown packaged brick sitting on white plate

Green Tea Brick

$34.99

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20 pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin
20 pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin

Singlo Teabags Tea Tin

$15.75

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5 skinny clear tubes with corks holding loose leaf teas standing horizontally in brown wooden rectangular stand
5 skinny clear tubes with corks holding loose leaf teas standing horizontally in brown wooden rectangular stand with O.P. words around it

Colonial Remedies Collection

$38.99

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2.5oz loose leaf tea, sealed in matte black signature tea tin
2.5oz loose leaf tea, sealed in matte black signature tea tin

West Indies Citrus Loose Tea Tin

$15.75

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20 Pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin
20 Pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin

West Indies Citrus Teabags Tea Tin

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shiny black tea pouch bag with old timey woman with a hat and umbrella on label against a blue backdrop
shiny silver tea pouch bag with old timey woman with a hat and umbrella on label against a blue backdrop

Countess Grey- Tea by the Pound

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shiny black tea pouch bag with orange rectangle on label against a blue backdrop
shiny white tea pouch bag with orange rectangle on label against a blue backdrop

Cacao Chai- Tea by the Pound

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