In the summer of 1794, President George Washington called out 12,950 militia to subdue violent protests by so called 'Whiskey Rebels' in Western Pennsylvania. The Rebels were farmers and whiskey distillers protesting taxes imposed on distilled spirits. The call out of the militia dispersed most of the protesters, and secured the new government's authority. In an interesting piece of history, after he left his Presidency, Washington built one of the largest distilleries in the United States. The tea makers at Oliver Pluff want to ensure that these early events in our country's history are remembered in the aroma of this small batch black tea. Aging the leaves briefly in whiskey barrels infuses the them with the aromas and flavors of American bourbon, adds notes of caramel and oak, and just the slightest hint of smoke. Packed by hand into a beautifully illustrated commemorative tin. Serve hot or iced. Makes a great addition to a mocktail.

Origin

Hand Packed in South Carolina from imported ingredients

Ingredients

Black tea leaves

Size/Weight

3 oz.