Charleston Tea Garden

Charleston Tea Garden is a tea plantation in Charleston County featuring large fields of tea plants arranged in rows across the property under South Carolina's climate conditions. The operation includes a processing facility where tea is made and a tasting room where visitors sample the products.

The plantation started in the 1960s as part of an effort to produce tea locally. It was later purchased by a new owner who developed it into the commercial operation it is today.

The garden shows how tea growing fits into the South's farming traditions and reflects how people here approach agriculture. Visitors can observe the daily work with the plants and the methods used throughout the seasons.

Visitors can explore the grounds on guided tours and watch how tea is made from start to finish. Wear comfortable shoes since there is a lot to see and the weather can get warm during the growing season.

The plantation grows tea without pesticides because natural caffeine in the leaves keeps deer and other pests away. This makes it one of the few tea operations in the United States that avoids chemical treatments.

Location: Charleston County

Address: 6617 Maybank Hwy, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00

Phone: +18435590383

Website: https://charlestonteagarden.com

GPS coordinates: 32.61814,-80.18522

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45