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History of Virginian Teas Private Party
$1,200.00 USD

Are you looking for a different type of party?

The Private History of Virginian Teas is an intimate, hosted experience that brings together the stories, flavors, and forgotten wisdom behind Virginia's tea culture — brought directly to your gathering.

Perfect for birthdays, book clubs, bridal showers, garden parties, and nonprofit fundraisers, this is the party that feeds both the table and the mind.

What Your Guests Will Discover

Through an engaging, story-led presentation, your group will explore:

  • How Indigenous communities in Williamsburg and across the region used plants like yaupon, blackberry leaf, and passionflower for ceremony and healing
  • The ways enslaved Africans leveraged plants for medicinal teas 
  • The arrival of the early tea trade and its outsized impact on colonial Virginia culture and commerce

This isn't tea trivia. It's Virginia history you can taste.

What's Included in Your Private Party Package

✦ A 90-minute interactive, story-driven presentation tailored to your group

✦ 4–5 curated tea samples with palate cleansers

✦ Q&A time

✦ Complimentary Jolly's Tea samples for every guest to take home

✦ A personal consultation with your host before the event to customize the experience for your group's tone — casual and fun or educational and elegant

✦ A fundraiser option: we'll work with you to structure the event so a portion of proceeds can support your favorite nonprofit

This is a tasting experience. Light refreshments and lunch pairings are at the host's discretion and not included in the package price.

Hosting Details

  • Up to 20 guests included
  • Available for in-home, venue, or outdoor settings in Virginia
  • Travel fees may apply outside the Williamsburg/Richmond corridor 

Why This Party Is Different

Most party experiences are forgettable by Sunday. This one gives your guests a genuine sense of place — rooted in Virginia soil, Indigenous wisdom, and African heritage — wrapped in a cup of tea. Whether you're raising money for a cause or simply want to host the most memorable afternoon of the season, this experience delivers.

$1,200 — Private Party Package, up to 20 guests

Need to accommodate more than 20 guests? Call us for custom group pricing. 757-741-8663.

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Testimonials

About our culinary heritage experiences.

Angelia did a great job with her presentation. I hope everyone shares this little gem of an experience within their circles. It was a nice little tea break in the middle of the day!

Imie H.

This experience was heralded by someone who was knowledgeable. I loved learning about the teas available to us as simple part of natures bounty. I loved the tea sipping experience as well. Angie was a great guide. The location is charming. If you’re going to be in a place like Williamsburg that is steeped in history, why not start with tea?

Ilonda P.

That was one of the best programs we have ever had period thank you so much. Astonishing.

The Williamsburg Garden Club