Tea arrived in Amsterdam in 1610 and took another fifty years to arrive in London. By 1751, the British were drinking two cups a day on average. Today tea in enjoyed world over as a beverage second only to water. The story of tea’s rise to dominance is not a happy one, but illustrates how a commodity product can drastically change the political and socioeconomic landscape of the world.

Come join us as we taste the teas that changed history, from the Opium War to the Colonization of India. This will be the traditional British tea tasting you’ve all been waiting for, taught through the vantage of a geeky history major.

$20/in advance and $25/at the door, Call 734-663-3400 to save a seat!