Sweet iced tea is synonymous with the South — a tradition that began in Charleston, South Carolina, more than two centuries ago. In 1795, the coastal city became the first place in the United States where tea was grown. The plants were imported by French explorer and botanist André Michaux and placed in the ground near the city at what is now Middleton Place Gardens. In the 19th century, English and American cookbooks began popularizing tea served cold, usually mixed with alcohol. These drinks were called punches.

Today, Wadmalaw Island (located just outside the city) is home to the only remaining commercial tea plantation in the United States. The Charleston Tea Project is built on this history and tradition, combining authentic Southern sweet tea flavors with premium ingredients to create a truly original malt beverage. Local sourcing ensures the company's «hard» iced teas maintain a flavor profile that stays true to the historical roots of the infusion. And given that Charleston is home to one of the country's largest deep-water ports, sharing Charleston tea with the world is easy.

* There is also a «French Quarter» in the historic city of Charleston.