Breakers Loose Leaf Tea: Countess Grey
The Breakers, built between 1893-1895 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, it is the most iconic of Newport's Gilded Age mansions. Designed as an Italian Renaissance palazzo, the estate features 70 rooms, ocean views, and extravagant details like Baccarat crystal chandeliers and platinum lead decor. Cornelius, head of the Vanderbilt family, used it as a summer retreat, reflecting the vast wealth they amassed through railroads and shipping.
The Vanderbilts were among the richest families in America during the Gilded Age, and Newport became their playground. Alva Vanderbilt's Marble House, a lavish marble mansion, and The Elms, home to coal magnate Edward Berwind, were part of a collection of estates that symbolized the opulence and competition of the era. These homes were more that residencies: they were expressions of status and power, where the elite showcase their wealth and influence.
- Contents:
- Black Tea Leaves, Lavender Blossoms, Rose Hips, Bergamot
- Net Wt:
- 2.75 oz Loose Tea
