"Tea was such a central fixture of life for the American Colonists that its taxation was the springboard for the American Revolution. During the late 18th-century, early Americans collectively put away a whopping 1.2 million pounds of tea every single year."
"Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were recorded as enjoying copious amounts of green tea - the same sort tossed overboard during the Boston Tea Party."
"Hyson green tea - a Chinese crop picked during the peak-quality springtime season - was an especially popular brew at the time. It was also a personal favorite of the aforementioned Founding Fathers."
"According to The Jefferson Monticello, Jefferson's financial records show consistent and abundant tea purchases, with Hyson again appearing as a regular favorite."
Tea was integral to American colonial life, with taxation on it igniting the American Revolution. Colonists consumed 1.2 million pounds annually, including significant amounts of green tea. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were notable fans of Hyson green tea, which constituted a third of tea exports from China in the 1700s. Washington ordered large quantities of Hyson tea in his correspondence, while Jefferson's financial records reflect his consistent purchases of tea, highlighting its importance in their daily lives.
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