OUR MISSION

Honor the rich history of tea.


At Oliver Pluff & Co., we preserve the tradition of time-honored teas and early American coffee blends. The stories of tea and coffee are woven into the fabric of American history—from colonial protests to frontier hearths. Our mission is to bring those stories to life through the blends we offer, the origins we trace, and the craftsmanship we uphold.

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About Us

Tea with a tale to tell.

We are more than purveyors of tea—we are storytellers. Each blend we offer is a chapter in a larger tale: of trade routes and revolution, of distant tea gardens and colonial American hearths.

Our journey began with a simple question: What teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Tea Party of 1773? That inquiry led us deep into the records of the British East India Company and the bustling tea markets of Canton, China. There, we uncovered the names of the original blends—Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and more—and traced their journey from leaf to rebellion.

We’ve recreated these historic blends with care and fidelity, allowing you to sip the same teas that helped spark a revolution. When you raise a cup of Gunpowder or Bohea, you’re not just tasting tea—you’re tasting history.

But not all stories are centuries old. Some are written under the summer sun, in porch swings and picnic baskets. That’s where our seasonal blends come in—like our sun teas and cold brews. These lighter offerings bring bright fruit notes and fresh flavor, capturing the spirit of the season while still honoring the timeless traditions of tea.

From hand-picked leaves to hand-drawn history, every Oliver Pluff & Co. blend invites you to slow down, steep deeply, and savor the story in every cup.

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OUR PROMISE

Sip a Cup of History

A cup of Oliver Pluff tea or coffee is a toast to superior quality of ingredients and a tribute to the American story. We would love to share a cup of history with you!

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Owner and Tea Blender

Darren Hartford

Darren was born and raised in Smithfield, Maine. He spent over 28 years in the Air Force where he had the opportunity to travel the world and experience many different tea and coffee cultures. He and his family settled in Charleston and he is enjoying sharing the story of Early American Beverages!

darren@oliverpluff.com

Our Team

Sales Manager Carol Rice

Sales Manager

Carol Rice

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Warehouse Production Manager

Celia Baker

darren@oliverpluff.com

General Manager Victoria Latham

E-Commerce & Marketing Manager

Victoria Latham

E-Commerce Manager Cara DiGiuseppe

Retail Store Manager

Cara DiGiuseppe

Assistant Warehouse Manager Victoria Velez in a car

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Victoria Velez

Graphic Designer Brandon Frye

Graphic Designer

Brandon Frye

The Warehouse and Production Team

The Warehouse and Production Team