Colonial Bohea Teabags 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 f...
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I purchased this tea to use in a Boston Tea Party exhibit at Heritage Farm Museum in Huntington, WV. I brewed it and served samples to over 100 people. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed tasting the tea the colonists liked best. For me, the best part was finding a new tea that I love! Will be ordering more.
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Brenda · July 16, 2026
Love this unique tasting tea. The tins are lovely. Recommending this and I’ll be back for more.