Miriam Stead Tea for the British - With a Little Twist of Suffolk Growing, exporting, handling and distributing tea was a large industry in the 18th and 19th centuries when it became our national drink. Before then prohibitive tax (120%) meant only the rich could enjoy it, hence the prevalence of locking tea caddies.   Please book & pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited. Tickets Members £2.00 Non Members £4.00