Boston Harbor Tea Works

Molly's Cannon

Molly’s Cannon fires with bold spices and fearless flavor. A fiery blend of organic black tea, ginger, cardamom, and clove, it’s a tribute to the women who never backed down—and the perfect fuel for standing your ground.

Primary Characteristics

Variety:

Chai Tea

Dry Aroma:

Hot and sweet spices

Notes:

A perfect combination of peppery spice and sweet cardamom. Hot yet refreshing.

Infusion:

Coppery bright

Serve Style:

Hot

This tea meets Vegetarian, Vegan, and Kosher guidelines.

A Full Description, Signature Characteristics, Preparation & Serving, Specifications & Analysis, Nutrition Declaration, and Allergen Declaration can be found below.

Weight Sample ~0.75oz Small ~2.25oz Medium ~4.5oz Large ~9oz Bulk ~17oz

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Full Description

Inspired by the unflinching bravery of Mary Ludwig Hays—better known as “Molly Pitcher”—this chai fires with the same intensity she brought to the battlefield. Molly’s Cannon blends organic black tea with warming ginger, spicy black pepper, and sweet cardamom to create a cup that’s both invigorating and grounding.

Much like Molly, who took her husband's place at the cannon during the Battle of Monmouth, this tea doesn’t flinch under pressure. Whether you need a midday rally or a moment of focused calm, Molly’s Cannon delivers strength in every steep—without ever losing its composure.

Signature Characteristics

Discover the full story behind your brew. From origin and ingredients to antioxidant and caffeine levels, explore the details that make each cup uniquely crafted for your taste and values.

Grade(s):

PF (Pekoe Fannings)

Antioxidant Level:

High

Caffeine Level:

Medium

Crafting:

CTC (Cut, Torn and Curled)

Origin(s):

India

Ingredients:

Black tea*, Ginger*, Cardamon*, Cinnamon*, Star anise*, Clove*, Black pepper*, Fenugreek*. *Organic Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems (Organic Equivalency with COR, NOP, EU, JAS)

Dry Appearance:

Dried black tea leaves with spices, Predominantly black with some gold and green

History

Uncover the story behind the name and the history. This document explores the historical figure, pivotal event, or defining moment that inspired this tea, ensuring each cup carries a legacy worth remembering.

The Name

-Molly's Cannon-

We chose the name Molly's Cannon to honor the fierce courage and wit of Mary Ludwig Hays, the woman behind the legend of Molly Pitcher.

The History

The Legend Behind the Name: Molly Pitcher

The story of Molly Pitcher isn’t the tale of just one woman—it’s a tribute to the countless wives who marched with the Continental Army, carrying pitchers of water to cool overheated cannons and quench the thirst of their husbands on the battlefield. But among them, one woman’s courage stood out so boldly that history couldn’t forget her.

Mary Ludwig Hays, believed to have been born in Pennsylvania or New Jersey in 1754, followed her husband William Hays into war. William, a barber turned artilleryman, enlisted with the 4th Pennsylvania Artillery. Like many army wives of the era, Mary traveled with the troops, offering support in any way she could. But during the blistering heat of the Battle of Monmouth, her story took a turn into legend.

When William collapsed—whether from heat exhaustion or injury—Mary didn’t hesitate. Seeing his cannon crew falter, she stepped into the fray and took his place, swabbing and firing under relentless enemy fire. Her bravery reportedly caught the attention of General George Washington, who promoted her to a non-commissioned officer on the spot. From then on, she was known proudly as “Sergeant Molly.”

Fellow soldier Joseph Plumb Martin even recounted a moment that captured her grit and humor: a cannonball tore through her petticoat, and with calm composure she quipped that it was lucky the shot hadn't gone a bit higher, then carried on with her work unfazed.

Though Mary never saw combat again, her act of valor lived on. In 1822, she was awarded a veteran’s pension by the state of Pennsylvania. She died in 1832, and today, a statue of “Molly Pitcher” stands guard above her grave, a cannon at her side.

The name Molly Pitcher itself is rooted in truth—Molly was a common nickname for Mary, and Pitcher honored the life-saving water vessels these women carried to the front lines. The legend may be larger than life, but its foundation is real: an ordinary woman who, in an extraordinary moment, helped shape the course of American independence.

Preparation & Serving

This document provides some quick basics as well as detailed brewing and preparation guidelines, including recommended measurements, steeping times for different strengths, and serving sizes.

Basics

Ideal Brewing Temperature: 212ºF

Recommended Brew Time: 5-10 min

Accompaniments

Milk: YES

Sugar: YES

Honey: OK

Lemon: NO

Mint: NO

Detailed Brewing

Vessel Size

Amount

Mild

Medium

Strong

Vessel Size

8oz (237ml)

Amount

1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Vessel Size

10oz (296ml)

Amount

1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Vessel Size

12oz (355ml)

Amount

1.5 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Vessel Size

18oz (532ml)

Amount

2 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Vessel Size

36oz (1064ml)

Amount

1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Scoop"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Vessel Size

48oz (1419ml)

Amount

2 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Scoop"

Mild

2-3 min

Medium

4-5 min

Strong

6-7 min

Antioxidant Benefit: Whether you choose tea (or freedom) for its antioxidant benefits, consider using more tea leaves and brewing your favorites longer to maximize its natural power. Remember, good things take time—and a little extra steeping is worth the reward.

Food Safety Advisory: We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure you’re getting the cleanest, best-tasting, and most carefully sourced teas available. But even the finest tea deserves quality water. For both flavor and safety, we strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, brought to a rolling boil, when brewing any tea. Today’s water quality isn’t always something you can trust (Flint, Michigan cough cough). Don’t risk it—boil any water that seems questionable. Doing so will eliminate harmful elements like bacteria, parasites, and viruses, reducing the chance of water-borne illnesses. After all, clean water means a cleaner revolution in every cup.

Oh, and last but not least...

"Conquer the art of preparation, and each cup becomes a revolution—bold, deliberate, and steeped in defiance."

— Some rebellious old tea lover, probably...

Specifications & Analysis

This document provides detailed insights into the quality and safety of our teas. Containing microbiological standards and food safety compliance, this section ensures complete transparency and trust in every cup you brew."

Method of Manufacture

Raw material is received, tested, and tasted against the standard in accordance to FSSC 2200, FSMA, and SFCR food safety protocols. A retention sample is drawn and kept for fifteen years. The raw material is vacuum packed before storage. When ready to blend, the vacuum packed materials are emptied into a stainless steel blender, mixed with organic compliant flavors if applicable, and sampled for an organoleptic test and further analysis. Vacuum packed before distribution.

Food Safety Prosedures & Audits

This product meets or exceeds international food safety compliance standards, including microbiological activity, heavy metals, and pesticide MRLs for the European Union, Japan, Canada, USA, and other major tea-importing countries. It adheres to rigorous standards with regular audits for certifications such as FSSC 2200, Kosher, Vegan, Organic, and food safety protocols established by leading regulatory bodies.

Classification:

Foodstuff of common consumption

Fumigation:

This product has not been fumigated.

Storage Conditions:

Store in a cool, dry, dark place between 59ºF & 86ºF.

Radiation:

This product and its raw materials have not been treated with ultraviolet or ionized rays. The tea is not irradiated in any form.

Quality Requirements:

Foreign Matters: Max. 2% other plants and non plant material. Free from living insects and from visible mold growth. Absent of hazardous foreign matters.

Assessment/Assurance:

All ingredients are traditionally used in tea, fruit or herbal blends, and/or food.

GMO Declaration:

According to our knowledge and the statements of our suppliers we can confirm that the product does not contain GMOs

Compliance Declaration:

The product conforms to the legal requirements of the USFDA (USA), CFIA (Canada), and EFSA (EU).

Microbiological Parameters

Measurements based on the number of viable microorganisms, expressed as colony-forming units per gram (cfu/g).

Type

Method

Count

Type

Aerobic Microbial Count

Method

MFHPB-18

Count

< 1e7

Type

Mold

Method

MFHPB-22

Count

< 1e5

Type

Yeast

Method

MFHPB-22

Count

< 1e5

Type

E. Coli

Method

MFHPB-34

Count

< 10

Type

Salmonella

Method

MFHPB-20

Count

Water Activity Measurement

Water activity predicts safety and stability with respect to microbial growth, chemical and biochemical reaction rates, and physical properties. The product should have a water activity measurement of < 0.60aw for there to be no microbial proliferation.

Boston Harbor Tea Works ensures that all our tea products are crafted to meet high standards of quality and safety for human consumption when properly prepared.

Nutrition Declaration

This document provides the essential nutritional details, breaking down the facts that power every rebellious cup.

Calories 0.0
	Amount	% Daily Value*
Fat 0.0g		0.0%
	Saturated 0.0g	0.0%
	Trans 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg		0.0%
Sodium 0.0mg		0.0%
Carbohydrates 0.0g		0.0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0.0%
	Sugars 0g	0%
Protein 0.0g		0.0%
Vitamin A 0.0mcg RAE		0.0%
Vitamin C 0.0mg		0.0%
Calcium 0.0mg		0.0%
Iron 0.0mg		0.0%
Postassium 21.3mg		0.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Allergen Declaration

We take allergens and food safety seriously. This document provides a clear declaration of potential allergens present in our teas, ensuring transparency and confidence in every cup you brew.