It stood in the heart of the town from 1697 to 1832, providing newspapers and a kind of privacy for business dealings to its men-only clientele. Here they could gather to freely discuss the news of the day over coffee and tea. Coffee imports were sourced from the East Indies during this era. The Green Dragon Tavern was the most celebrated of coffee houses in Boston. Green Dragon Blend Coffee - 1 Lb Ground or Whole Beanĭescription: The Green Dragon Tavern - Boston, 1697.
