Charleston Tea Plantation History. Experience the only tea plantation in north america, which is about 30 minutes outside of downtown charleston. It was never a plantation according to our definition, but we include it here because of public interest.
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To order by phone, call toll free: Stroll around the grounds that are home to over 300 varieties of tea plants, take a complimentary factory tour, browse through the gift shop, or enjoy lunch in the picnic area. The charleston tea plantation was established in 1960 on a tract of land on wadmalaw island.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Several attempts were made in south carolina over the next 150 years to propagate and produce tea for consumption, but none were successful. Bigelow, inc., grows tea in the united states of america. The staff in the visitor's center are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to talk. Located on wadmalaw island, southwest from charleston, is america’s only tea plantation.
