After a century, the federal tea board in the United States has been abolished, removing the requirement for a literal taste test on imported tea. Historical references to the American Revolution and the Tea Party movement are made in tweets discussing the evolution of tea regulations and societal responses to government actions.
Reminder that Americans once fought a revolution because the British slightly raised taxes on their breakfast tea. (What happened to that fighting spirit?) A thread on the 6 drinks that shaped civilization — from beer to soda... 🧵 https://t.co/eED9LwVAZG
Reminder that Americans once fought a revolution because the British slightly raised taxes on their breakfast tea. (What happened to that fighting spirit?) Here’s a thread on the 6 drinks that shaped civilization — from beer to soda... 🧵 https://t.co/TvFCGbGTR6
Remember when the Tea Party movement began in 2009 in response to massive government spending and overreach? 🚨Patriots, we need that same energy from you again. Many of your leaders in Washington are not listening!
My fellow Americans: your ancestors started an armed revolt over a slight tax increase to their breakfast tea. Meanwhile, you hid in your house for three years over a virus that your own government subsidized and released on you. Stop embarrassing your ancestors.
Listen now: Imported tea used to require a literal taste test before it could be sold in the Unites States. After a century, the federal tea board is finally dead. https://t.co/PkENQv4btW