For years now, I’ve wanted to
explore the history of tea in America. Quite a few books have been written about
the history of tea throughout the world, and in reading them, I've always found myself searching for
any snippets of information about the enjoyment of tea in this country since its founding. This new Saturday series will give me the opportunity to delve into tea history a bit more, and since this is an
election year, I thought it might be fun to focus on tea in each and every state of the union.
“My Country, ’Tis of Tea” will hopefully give focus to my research on tea in America. I’m
fairly confident that I can find something to say about
tea in each and every state.
Next week, I’ll be starting with
Alabama. My goal is to learn at least three things related to tea in each state.
Maybe it will be about a famous tea room in the state—or that used to be in the state. Maybe it will be
about tea consumption or tea production in the state. Maybe it will be about some oddball tea
party once held in the state. Who knows where this will lead? That, to me,
will be the fun part!
If there’s
something about your state’s tea history I should be aware of, by all means,
send me an email via the email button at right. I welcome your input!
Meanwhile, here are a few facts
about modern-day tea in America to help us kick things off.
• On any given
day, more than 158 million Americans drink tea.
• In 2014,
Americans consumed more than 80 billion servings of tea, or more than 3.6
billion gallons.
• Regionally,
the South (yippee!) and the Northeast have the greatest concentration of tea
drinkers.
— Source: Tea
Association of the U.S.A. Inc.
I hope that whets your appetite for
more tea lore in the coming year!
I look forward to each entree!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this series. And since we live in the same state, I doubt I can tell you anything you don't already know. I will probably learn more about the history of tea in our state, as well as in the other 49.
ReplyDeleteAngela, you are the most creative person I have ever had the privilege of meeting! I'm looking forward to this new series. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat premise Angela! This will be such fun! I'll raise a cup to that!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Ruth
Aaaaah . . . I can't wait! And Alabama is first up to bat! Hmmmm...I know that Huntsville is home to a small (and growing) family-owned artisan tea business called Piper & Leaf - and they mix up their teas with as many locally-grown/harvested goodies as possible! I love their teas -- they're a real treasure to the tea world! :)
ReplyDeleteNeat idea! I will certainly miss your Saturday stories, but this is going to be so informative - and it's good to learn new things!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. Looking forward to the weekly postings.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, this could be great post to follow I guess. Someone has to do the research for us. Thanks and good luck! looking forward to this new series.
ReplyDeletehello, Angela - Happy New Year, celebrating 'Tea & Country!' What a great idea, you are so creative.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your take on this! Joanie
Great header. Great topic. I look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant topic. Good luck! We look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a series this year. I always look forward to your series, but have been too sick until now to check it out. Looking forward to this year of tea in America.
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