OUR MISSION
Honor the rich history of tea.
Oliver Pluff is an all-American company preserving the tradition of time-honored teas and early American coffee blends. The tradition of tea and coffee spans American history in its entirety. Our teas and coffees honor this history through flavors, ingredients, and more.
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!
Owner and Tea Blender
Darren Hartford
Darren was born and raised in Smithfield, Maine. Darren 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!
Our Team
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Victoria Velez
Graphic Designer
Brandon Frye
The Warehouse and Production Team
Tea Comes to America
A Collection of Articles about Tea and its role in Revolutionary America
- The Tea Act
- Charleston Tea Party
- Biographical Notices of the Boston Tea Party
- Tea Drinking in 18th Century America by Rodris Roth
- A Collection of East Indian Co. Letters, 1773
- License to Export tea
- Merchant Correspondence and Shipping Record
- Mr. Palmer’s Assortment of Teas for America
- Mr. Palmer’s Opinion in what Mode to Ship Tea to America
- Some Thoughts Upon the East India Company’s Sending out Teas to America
- A Ballad of the Boston Tea Party
- Tea and Coffee Trade in the American Colonies