An extremely short history of infamous tea parties.
Boston Tea Party:
A large amount of tea (Bohea, Congou, Souchong, Singlo and Hyson), thrown over the side.
Financial loss US $1.7 million, for 18,523,000 cups; Admiralty House Tea Party:
A small amount of tea (type unknown, but NOT Fortnum & Mason’s), thrown at an employee.
Financial loss £250,000, for one cup