Colonial Bohea Loose Tea Tin

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Colonial Bohea - 3oz Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin

Description:  Bohea tea, (pronounced “Boo-hee” - Ukers 510), 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. 

History: During the Boston Tea Party, 242 chests of Bohea were destroyed.  

Ingredients: Black tea leaves

Size/Type:  3oz loose tea, sealed in matte black signature tea tin

Shelf Life: 3 Years

Hand Blended and Packaged by Oliver Pluff & Co. Charleston, South Carolina

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Colonial Bohea - 3oz Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin

Description:  Bohea tea, (pronounced “Boo-hee” - Ukers 510), 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. 

History: During the Boston Tea Party, 242 chests of Bohea were destroyed.  

Ingredients: Black tea leaves

Size/Type:  3oz loose tea, sealed in matte black signature tea tin

Shelf Life: 3 Years

Hand Blended and Packaged by Oliver Pluff & Co. Charleston, South Carolina

Overall rating: 4.5819674 / 5 from 122 reviews.

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Bohea 4 me

"Smells wondrous and very lightly like smoke. Tastes like freedom"

— Ed M. (5/5)

Smokey

"Strong smoke ,like like drinking a campfire."

— jposeph m. (3/5)

"Beautiful smokey flavor. I love anything history, so obviously i had to try this. And i say it is quite delightful. Would definint recommend if you like a smokey flavor."

— Trenten (5/5)

Too strong

"I had high hopes in purchasing this tea. The smoked flavor is too strong for my taste."

— Julia L. (2/5)

SO GOOD!!!

"This tea is absolutely a total surprise! The aroma during the brewing process is enough to draw a tea aficionado in. The smokiness and depth is spot on. Well done, Oliver Pluff!!!"

— Rochelle S. (5/5)

Actually, for me this is

"Actually, for me this is too strong. The scent of the burn was very heavy, and I'm used to a Lapsong. So while the other teas I purchased get an A+, I can't do the same for this one."

— Wendy C. (4/5)

Love it

"Love it"

— Louis D. (5/5)

Use as teaching tool

"I serve the tea at 18th century reenactments to teach people about the revolution and the Boston Tea Party. People react well to it and enjoy tasting something of the time period."

— Brenda R. (5/5)

A great smokey tea. Will

"A great smokey tea. Will be ordering again."

— Christopher K. (5/5)

Love the smoky taste

"Love the smoky taste"

— Kelly M. (5/5)

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