Posted on 07/03/2026 11:01:20 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
Every now and then, though, a 250th-inspired event comes along that feels genuinely thoughtful and delightfully specific.
At The Rittenhouse Hotel, that idea takes shape in LiberTea, a new afternoon tea service.
The concept is rooted in a lesser-known Revolutionary War tradition: When colonists boycotted British-imported tea from the East India Company, they instead turned to local herbs, spices, and botanicals to create their own blends of “Liberty Teas.”
“The Boycott,” a spearmint-based tisane layered with lemon balm, orange, rose hip, and rose petals.
“Her Flag” pays homage to Hyperion Tea, which was a popular Liberty Tea. The blend — yerba mate with raspberry leaves, chamomile, and lavender — also draws inspiration from Betsy Ross.
Fun fact: Since women were largely in charge of household purchases, the tea boycott was also a way for American women to step into political life.
“Winter at Valley Forge,” leans into Pennsylvania’s agricultural landscape and the brutal winter endured by Continental Army soldiers... The spiced apple-based herbal tea “would have been a popular tool to help many young soldiers survive the frigid elements during that time,”
You can also add on a themed cocktail:
“The Declaration” riffs on a Tom Collins, using Bluecoat gin infused with butterfly pea flower for a deep colonial-blue hue.
“The 13” is a Manhattan variation inspired by the Cherry Bounce, a libation favored by George Washington, and boasting a 13-ingredient spice profile to honor the 13 Colonies.“
(Excerpt) Read more at phillymag.com ...
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Love High Tea!
Wasnt the Tea Party when we began to be a coffee country?
And happy 250th!
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