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The Social Impact of Tea in Our History
2025-12-11 19:00:00 2025-12-11 20:00:00 America/New_York The Social Impact of Tea in Our History Join us for an engaging discussion on the social impact of tea in our history and society. Wilmington Memorial Library -

Thursday, December 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 19:00:00 2025-12-11 20:00:00 America/New_York The Social Impact of Tea in Our History Join us for an engaging discussion on the social impact of tea in our history and society. Wilmington Memorial Library -

Join us for an engaging discussion on the social impact of tea in our history and society.

We will begin with the discovery of tea and learn first about the spread of tea throughout Europe. The tea trade with China and the Opium Wars, its impact on the US, and the First World War will be discussed, and the current status of tea today. Tea samples will be provided!

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