Tea Plantation Charleston Sc. We were fortunate to arrive on a day when they had just done a harvest and were processing tea leaves for green tea. People drink it far and wide, on every continent and in every country, and it’s often associated with such exotic locales as china, kenya, india, and peru.
Discover and book charleston tea plantation admission with winery & distillery tour on tripadvisor People drink it far and wide, on every continent and in every country, and it’s often associated with such exotic locales as china, kenya, india, and peru. The charleston tea plantation produces both black tea and green tea, and focuses on teas that taste good iced since most americans consume tea cold rather than hot.
Join adventure sightseeing for a fantastic afternoon trip to the only tea plantation in north america, charleston tea plantation.
To order by phone, call toll free: In the 1700’s, the camellia sinensis plant first arrived in the united states from china.over the next 150 years, many unsuccessful attempts were made to propagate this plant and produce tea. Although tea was successfully grown in south carolina in the late 19th century, this is an example of a modern plantation, growing american classic tea since the late 20th century. The charleston tea plantation is the only place where tea is grown commercially in the united states.