Did America Switch from Tea to Coffee Due to the Boston Tea Party?

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History Unplugged

Society & Culture, History

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🗓️ 27 July 2017

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

In mid-December 1773 a force of colonists, dressed up as Mohawk Indians, boarded the three boats and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. The protest later became known as the Boston Tea Party, but many historians (and coffee afficionados) believe it also sparked an anti-tea (read anti-British) sentiment in the colonies. John Adams wrote to Abigail on July 6, 1774 that "...I have drank Coffee every Afternoon since, and have borne it very well. Tea must be universally renounced. I must be weaned, and the sooner, the better." Did Americans really ditch tea for coffee due to the American Revolution? Find out in this episode. The inspiration for this episode came from Black Rifle Coffee Company, a coffee roaster owned and operated by U.S. Veterans. Their stuff is really good; you should check it out. TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

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0:00.0	War has played a key role in the history of the United States,
0:03.4	from the nation's founding right down to the present.
0:06.2	Wars made the United States independent, kept it together,
0:09.6	increased its size, and established it as a global superpower.
0:13.3	Hi, I'm James Early, host of the Key Battles of American History podcast.
0:17.6	In each episode, I discuss American history through the lens of the most important
0:21.6	battles of America's Wars. To start listening now,
0:24.8	go to pathanonpodcast.com or search Key Battles of American History
0:29.6	on your favorite podcast to platform.
0:36.0	The history of North America podcast is a sweeping historical saga of the United States,
0:41.2	Canada, and Mexico, from their deep origins to our present epoch.
0:46.0	Join me, Mark Vinet, on this exciting, fascinating epic journey through time,
0:51.0	focusing on the compelling, wonderful, and tragic stories of North America's inhabitants,
0:56.5	heroes, villains, leaders, environment, and geography.
1:01.4	I invite you to come along for the ride.
1:06.4	Welcome to the History Unplugged Podcast,
1:09.5	the unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,
1:13.0	myth busts historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.
1:19.6	I'm your host, Scott Rank.
1:26.9	Hi everyone, welcome to one of those in-between episodes where I answer any question that you have
1:30.6	from me about history. Today's question comes from the good people at Black Rifle Coffee Company.
1:36.9	It is a veteran-owned coffee company, and make great staff. I recommend you check them out.
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