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The vision of ‘For All the Tea in Charleston’ is to share with people the South Carolina and Chinese tea culture, also known as Cha Dao (The Way of Tea). Cha Dao includes the preparation of tea and the various occasions which are celebrated in China with the drinking of tea. Using the knowledge of tea culture we invite family, friends, travel groups, and business colleagues to experience and enjoy a guided tea tasting in a casual tranquil atmosphere. The presentation, along with the tasting of fine tea, can enhance the mood, initiate discussions, which leads to developing and strengthening relationships. Tea has united people over the centuries. In addition, tea is well known for its health and wellness benefits!

To complement the tea presentations, the world’s most prized teas are brewed and served. We specialize in teas from heirloom and ancient trees, born from seeds planted by generations before us. Every single tea tree is different from one another. The tea harvesting and processing techniques are the result of centuries of refinement.

Tea leaves steeping in water on a wooden table

Each Spring, our tea merchant traverses into the deepest mountain of China to eat, sleep and work alongside heritage farmers to produce the world’s most prized teas. We bring to you the rarest teas from the most sort after terroir. Every bud and leaf is hand-picked and hand-crafted meticulously in ultra-small batches in iron woks, on bamboo trays, and with sunlight. Our prestigious selection of teas are harvested for only 10 to 15 days a year, respecting the tea tree’s natural growth cycle. Our tea merchant has exclusive rights to some of the rarest teas!

Each Spring, our tea merchant traverses into the deepest mountain of China to eat, sleep and work alongside heritage farmers to produce the world’s most prized teas. We bring to you the rarest teas from the most sort after terroir. Every bud and leaf is hand-picked and hand-crafted meticulously in ultra-small batches in iron woks, on bamboo trays, and with sunlight. Our prestigious selection of teas are harvested for only 10 to 15 days a year, respecting the tea tree’s natural growth cycle. Our tea merchant has exclusive rights to some of the rarest teas!

Tea leaves steeping in water on a wooden table

Each Spring, our tea merchant traverses into the deepest mountain of China to eat, sleep and work alongside heritage farmers to produce the world’s most prized teas. We bring to you the rarest teas from the most sort after terroir. Every bud and leaf is hand-picked and hand-crafted meticulously in ultra-small batches in iron woks, on bamboo trays, and with sunlight. Our prestigious selection of teas are harvested for only 10 to 15 days a year, respecting the tea tree’s natural growth cycle. Our tea merchant has exclusive rights to some of the rarest teas!

Tea leaves steeping in water on a wooden table

For All the Tea in Charleston represents teas from all the six major categories – Green Teas, White Teas, Yellow Teas, Red Teas, Black Teas and Wu Long (Oolong) Teas. Our guided tea tastings offer a cross-section of unique Chinese teas which provides an amazing experience for those new to Chinese tea, to tea connoisseurs, and to everyone in between.

The Traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Porcelain gaiwan and three cups on a tea desk chaban.

Tea has been much more than a drink for thousands of years. Let us show you how tea brings friends and co-workers together.

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