{"product_id":"from-empire-to-tea-on-island-time-july-2026","title":"From Empire to Tea on Island Time","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cup That Built a City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before Victoria became famous for its flower baskets and afternoon teas, it was a colonial trading post where tea arrived by ship, signalled status, and shaped social life in ways that still echo today. This workshop traces that journey, from the fur trade era through British colonial culture, the Empress Hotel's iconic tea tradition, and into the thriving local tea scene that exists right here on Vancouver Island today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 90-minute guided experience, we'll explore how empire, immigration, and island identity all found their way into the teacup. Each tasting is paired to a chapter of that story, connecting you to the land, the history, and the communitea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, story-rich evening celebrating local history through the lens of tea. Perfect for Victoria locals, history lovers, and anyone curious about why Victoria is North America's tea centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided sensory tea tastings tied to local tea history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling that connects colonial history to today's tea culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided tea meditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 minutes of slowing down with intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit one of Victoria's best tea houses and be a part of continuing the tea story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace is limited. Reserve your seat to secure your spot. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience Tea with Intention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Elixir Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276506038567,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/6661\/5335\/files\/EmpiretoTeaonIslandTimeteatastingworkshopJuly252026.png?v=1775864231","url":"https:\/\/islandelixirtea.ca\/products\/from-empire-to-tea-on-island-time-july-2026","provider":"Island Elixir Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}