Oliver Pluff & Co.

Founded in 2009 in Charleston, South Carolina, Oliver Pluff & Co. specializes in historical teas and beverages inspired by early American traditions. The veteran-owned company researches the teas, coffees, and spiced drinks consumed during the colonial period, bringing centuries-old preparations into contemporary kitchens.

The company's historical research began with a question: What teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party of 1773? By examining the records of the British East India Company and the tea trade through Canton, China, Oliver Pluff identified varieties such as Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and Young Hyson, recreating blends associated with eighteenth-century American life.

Today, the collection extends beyond colonial teas to include traditional black and green teas, herbal infusions, chai, and seasonal beverages. The company sources tea from established growing regions, including China and India, and hand-packages its products in Charleston.

Oliver Pluff's approach treats tea as both a beverage and a historical artifact, connecting the contents of the cup to the trade routes, customs, and events that shaped early America.