Explore a five-hour Lowcountry loop from a photo at the Angel Oak to a guided tour of America’s tea fields and a stop at Deep Water Vineyard. Expect factory tours, unlimited tea tasting, and optional wine sampling at a relaxed pace.
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You step off the air-conditioned van beneath a sky that leans toward salt and sun, the lowcountry marshes opening to rows of tea bushes and a cathedral-like live oak that seems to hold centuries in its limbs.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness for short walks, standing during tours and getting on/off the vehicle
Wildlife
History
The tour visits the Angel Oak, a live oak centuries old, and Wadmalaw Island’s tea fields—America’s only large-scale tea plantation—where commercial tea cultivation developed in the 20th century.
Conservation
Stay on paths and avoid climbing roots at Angel Oak; the tea garden and vineyard emphasize sustainable, small-scale agriculture and reduced-waste tastings where possible.
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Photo at Angel Oak
Arrive early in the itinerary to beat the crowd and get unobstructed photos beneath the lower limbs.
Tea tasting included
Unlimited freshly brewed hot/cold tea is provided at the Charleston Tea Garden—skip the bottled specialty drinks until after the tour.
Bring sun and bug protection
Sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent make short walks around the tea rows and vineyard far more pleasant.
Budget for tastings
Wine tastings at Deep Water Vineyard are not included—bring card or cash for on-site purchases.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Good for walking the tea rows, factory surfaces and vineyard terrain.
Refillable water bottle
Stays hydrated during the five-hour tour—bottled water is provided but a refill saves waste.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Maritime sun and reflective surfaces make sun protection important, especially in summer.
summer
Camera or smartphone with extra battery
Plenty of photo opportunities at the Angel Oak, the tea fields and vineyard rows.