Did you know that Bigelow Tea owns the Charleston Tea
Plantation?
In 2003, the Bigelow Family purchased the Charleston Tea
Plantation and formed a partnership with former owner
William Barclay Hall. The Bigelows realized the value of this
living piece of American history and decided that it must be
preserved. The Bigelows shared their sixty-five years of knowledge
and experience in the specialty tea business with the Plantation
and its American Classic brand. Consequently, the Charleston Tea
Plantation has transformed into a true American icon and American Classic
Teas have continued to prosper as a result of
consumers wanting to experience tea grown and produced in
America. Today the Charleston Tea Plantation offers more than just
a cup of fresh tea. Thanks to the Bigelow Family, the true working
tea farm presents a learning experience unlike any other in the
country!
Located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of the
Lowcountry of South Carolina, the Bigelows invite you to experience
the beauty and charm of their beloved Charleston Tea
Plantation...View acres and acres of breathtaking Camellia Sinensis
tea plants as far as the eye can see, learn first-hand how tea is
made during an informative Factory Tour, take an
enjoyable Trolley Ride through the
tea fields and help yourself to all of the iced American Classic
Tea you can drink. Also be sure to visit the unique Plantation Gift
Shoppe. Here you can shop a vast variety of teapots and accessories
as well as Charleston Tea Plantation souvenirs and of course
American Classic Teas.
During the Factory Tour, the
Bigelows themselves, via flat screen televisions, guide you down a
glass tourway overlooking the factory. This Tour will educate you
about the history of tea, the harvesting and production of American
Classic Tea and the story of the Charleston Tea Plantation. On the
Trolley Tour, you can
enjoy a scenic ride around the 127 acre farm. The Tour is narrated
by William Barclay Hall, founder of American Classic Tea and world
renowned Tea Taster. He will educate you about the history of
America's tea garden while challenging your knowledge of
tea.
Open 7 days a week, with the exception of a few holidays, the
Charleston Tea Plantation is the perfect place to take a day trip
when visiting the Lowcountry of South Carolina . Bring the
family, pack a lunch and enjoy the beauty of the tea fields. The
experience is not only educational but more importantly
one-of-a-kind!