{"product_id":"wars-and-revolutions-may-2026","title":"Wars and Revolutions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Leaf That Changed Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1600s, tea had left its ancient origins behind and was about to become something far more powerful: a commodity worth fighting over. What followed was centuries of trade rivalry, colonial ambition, political upheaval, and cultural transformation that stretched from the ports of Canton to the drawing rooms of Britain to the harbours of a soon-to-be nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 90-minute experience, we'll follow tea through some of history's most dramatic turning points. The British East India Company's stranglehold on trade. The Opium Wars and the dark side of tea's rise to dominance. The Scottish botanist who smuggled tea plants out of China and changed the industry forever. The Boston Tea Party and how a tax on tea lit the fuse of American independence. Each story is bigger than you'd expect, and every cup on the table connects you to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeas are paired to the regions and trade routes at the heart of each story, so the history doesn't just live on the page. You taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an approachable, conversational evening designed for tea lovers of all experience levels. No prior tea knowledge required. Come curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided tastings with curated teas reflecting the evening's historical arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling that makes the politics and drama of the tea trade jump off the page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate workshop setting at Island Elixir Tea in Langford, BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 minutes of slowing down with intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll never look at your afternoon cup the same way again.\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":51276449546535,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/6661\/5335\/files\/WarsandRevolutionsTeaWorkshopMay232026.png?v=1775860647","url":"https:\/\/islandelixirtea.ca\/products\/wars-and-revolutions-may-2026","provider":"Island Elixir Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}