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ABBEVILLE

Goodness & Mercy, Pickens Street
Moved to Greenwood (see listing below)
5/08 5/09

AIKEN

The Curiosity Shop 
[Tea merchant]
202 Richland Avenue W; 803-644-0004
* Located in the city downtown. 
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, pyramid teabags.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm. British import shop. Tea accessories. (by curiosity, owner) 6/08 

ANDERSON

CupThe Victoria Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
104 West Whitner Street; 864-222-8832
Mention TeaGuide and receive 10% discount!
* Retro English style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located at The Chiquola residential/business complex in the downtown historic district. 
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties during regular and extended hours; seats 27.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Internet access.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.30am to 5pm; Thursday 10.30am to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 11am to 2pm. Reservations requested for parties of six or more; appreciated for smaller parties. (by Trevor & Tracy, owners) 6/08 11/08 1/09 Updated 4/09
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BAMBERG

Light of the Lowcountry [Tea room]
3118 Main Street; 803-245-0750
* American/English style at a Christian gift shop and book store: Sip and read.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in town historic district near Broxton Bridge Plantation.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Tea served buffet style.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 12.
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Live music.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm. Reservations for groups of four or more. (by Marty Clayton Banfield, owner) 8/09

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BLUFFTON
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CHARLESTON

Charleston Tea Company 
[Tea room]
24B Ann Street; 843-723-7990
* A good cuppa any time.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm. Light meals and baked goods.  `
 

The Fuschia Tea Emporium 
[Tea room and merchant]
at Forty Shades of Green, 113 Church Street; 843-937-0502
* Tea bar/lounge located at an Irish gift shop.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot or mug.
* Iced teas.
* Take-out available.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; Saturday 11.30am to 4pm. 1/09

Teavana 
[Tea merchant]
340 King Street; 843-723-0600
* Located in the city downtown.
* Loose leaf teas.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Take-out available.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards. 
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 12noon to 6pm. (by TeaLover) (`  

CupThoroughbred Club at Charleston Place Hotel 
[Tea room and merchant]
205 Meeting Street; 843-722-4900
* Hotel tea room/lounge at a resort hotel in town historic district.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Vegetarian menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Organic products.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 45.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Monday through Saturday 1 to 4pm. Reservations highly recommended.  Updated 6/02 (by TeaLover)Updated (by bgaut, manager) 8/08

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COLUMBIA

CupFinleaf Tea Arts 
[Tea merchant]
2323 Devine Street; 803-254-8327
Carrying among other things single estate loose leaf teas, tetsubins, etc. (by Tea Lover) 07/02
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M Café & Mandarin Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
1417 Sumter Street; 803-779-5788
* Pan-Asian style.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
Restaurant with tea service. Open Monday through Friday 11.30am to 10pm; Saturday 5.30 to 10pm. /

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FLORENCE

Aroma Underground 
[Tea room and merchant]
1381C Celebrity Boulevard; 843-669-5542
Coffee shop offering a good selection of teas. Open weekdays to 10pm; Saturdays to 12midnight. Q

CupTop Hat Special-Teas 
[Tea room and merchant]
234 W. Evans Street; 843-629-8326
Located in Historic Downtown Florence. Afternoon tea served Monday through Friday, 2 to 5pm. Saturdays by reservation. Catered or in-house tea parties for all ages and occasions. (by Laurie Crouse, owner) February 2001
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FORT MILL

CupSavannah's Room [Tea room and merchant]
108 Springs Street
* Cottage style in an historic or landmark building in town commercial district.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours; seats 36.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Outdoor seating.
Shop open Tuesday through Friday 9am to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 4pm. Afternoon tea served at 2pm by reservation. 5/08   
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GEORGETOWN

Hopsewee Plantation [Tea room]
494 Hopsewee Road; 843-546-7891
* English style at a historical/cultural venue.
* Theme teas.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties for adults.
Seasonal theme teas and private groups served in Hopsewee River Oak Cottage, and include a tour of the house and gardens. 1/09

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GREENVILLE (See also Taylors)

Barnie's Coffee & Tea [Tea room and merchant]
700 Haywood Road; 864-234-1510

Coffee to a Tea [Tea room and merchant]
54 Lois Avenue; 864-373-9836
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Located in west end Pendleton Arts district in the former Tucker's Soda Shop building.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Organic products.
3/09 11/09

Coffee Underground [Tea room and merchant]
1 East Coffee Street; 864-298-0494
Open weekdays, 7am to 11pm; weekends from 8am; Friday and Saturday to 12.30am. Coffee house with wide selection of teas. (by Mel) T  

CupO-CHA Tea Bar [Tea room and merchant]
300 River Place; 864-283-6702
* Tea lounge/tea bar located in the city downtown near River Falls Park.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble teas.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 12.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Formerly located on Main Street. Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm. (by Mallie Majarais, Owner) 2/08 8/08
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Strossner's Bakery & Cafe [Tea room]
21 Roper Mountain Road; 864-233-3996
* Continental style bakery cafe.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, served buffet style.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5pm. No reservations necessary. 1/09

Tea Junction/Amanzi Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Haywood Mall, 700 Haywood Road, Second Floor; 864-297-1338
* Contemporary tea bar located in a shopping mall near Sears.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags.
* Take-out available.
* Iced teas, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open mall hours, normally Monday through Thursday 10am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 10am to 9.30pm; Sunday 12.30 to 6pm. Extended Xmas hours. Teapots and accessories. 10/7 2/09

West End Coffee Company [Tea room and merchant]
18 South Markley Street; 864-242-2810
* Coffeehouse serving good tea in historic West End.
* Located across from West End (Drive) Stadium.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas, teabags, and pyramid teabags.
* Take-out available.
10/7

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GREENWOOD

Goodness & Mercy Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
at The Alcoves, 601 Montague Avenue; 864-229-4243
* Cafe style in a shopping mall.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose-leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
Formerly located in Abbeville. Open Monday through Saturday. A portion of all sales benefits A Place For Us Ministries. 5/08 6/09

Orde's of England [Tea room]
715 Montague Avenue; 864-223-0506
* Traditional British style restaurant/pub.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Private tea parties during regular and extended hours; seats 200.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 11am to 10pm; Sunday 11am to 3pm. Reservations recommended especially for larger groups.

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GREER

Cafe Mundo [Tea room and merchant]
202 Trade Street; 864-469-7249
* Tri-beverage lounge located in historic Greer Station.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose-leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea (boba).
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm. Pastries and sandwiches. 10/08

The Silver Chair Bookstore, W. Poinsett Street
Closed
7/09

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND

CupThe Original Pancake House [Tea room]
1540 Fording Island Road; 843-815-3452
* American/English style in the Bluffton resort area.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose-leaf tea served in a teapot.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily; reservations required. 9/7
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MULLINS

The Decanter Inn [Tea room]
313 E. Wine Street; 843-464-9200
* Victorian style at a B&B or inn.
* Located in town historic district in an historic or landmark building near Myrtle Beach.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 20.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Cash only.
(by guestrelations, owner) 3/08 2/09

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MYRTLE BEACH

J. Currie Coffee & Tea [Tea room and merchant]
522-B Broadway Street; 843-444-4700
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm. 8/06

The Living Room [Tea room and merchant]
1285 38th Avenue North, BiLo Shopping Center; 843-626-8363
* Located in a book store; sip and read.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Live music.
* Internet access.
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Tee Time Cafe [Tea room and merchant]
The Market Common, 2954 Howard Avenue;  843-712-2959
* Contemporary style in a residential/shopping complex.
* A good cuppa any time.
6/08

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NEWBERRY

The Rose Garden Tea Room at Lamplighter Gallery [Tea room and merchant]
1104 Caldwell Street; 803-276-1500
* Country style located in a gift shop. 
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
(by Elizabeth Costanzo) 04/03. Updated (by Beverly).
3H Updated 2/09  

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PORT ROYAL

CupA Lil Peace of Heaven Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
816 11th Street; 843-524-4832
* Victorian style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in the city downtown in a B&B near Beaufort.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours; seats 38.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Cash only.
Open Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 3pm. (by Lady Vonna, owner)
H3 9/08
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RIDGEWAY

CupLaura's Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
inside The Thomas Company
105 S. Palmer Street; 803-337-8594
* American/English style at a gift shop in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours; seats 50.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 1 to 5pm. Located one flight up. (by Carol Allen, owner) 6/08
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ROEBUCK

Magnolia Tea Room & Bakery [Tea room]
2319 East Blackstock Road; 864-595-9902
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SPARTANBURG

Got Cha at Z Place 
[Tea room and merchant]
151 W. Main Street; 864-583-5544 (Z Place)
* Tea lounge or tea bar located at a boutique on Morgan Square.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Outdoor seating.
* Live music.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm. 5/06 11/09
 

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SUMMERVILLE

CupThis Whole House 
[Tea room and merchant]
106 East Doty Avenue; 843-851-8030
* Cottage style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in an antiques store in town historic district right beside the railroad tracks.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Be sure to call ahead as this tea room is being sold and they're not always open. (by tea lover USC) Updated (by Judy Thomas owner) QT+`/ / Updated 7/06 Updated (by Mambo Mom/c) 7/08/2
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CupTime Well Spent Tearoom 
[Tea room and merchant]
211 Stallsville Loop; 843-875-2408
*American/English style in a suburban area near Charleston plantations.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Fair Trade and organic products."
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 65.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Tuesday through Saturday. Tea served 2.30 to 4.30pm; reservations required for afternoon tea. Shop open 11am to 4.30pm. Pet-friendly courtyard for friendly pets. Updated (by Eve Furlong, proprietress)
V 11/09
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CupWoodlands Resort & Inn 
[Tea room]
125 Parsons Road; 843-875-2600 
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SURFSIDE BEACH

Jasmine Dreams Gourmet Tea Room & Boutique [Tea room and merchant]
826 Third Avenue South; 843-238-8811
* New Age style located in a resort area near Legends in Concert Theatre.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Private tea parties and take-out only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 35.
* Off-site catering.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit/debit cards.
Shop open Tuesday through Saturday 12noon to 8pm. 6/08 Updated (by jasmine, owner) 7/08 
 

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TAYLORS (See also Greenville)

Iced: The Upstate Cupcake Cafe [Tea room]
The Shops at Hampton Commons
4800 Wade Hampton Boulevard; 864-243-8338
* Bakery cafe in a strip mall.
* Dessert tea.
* Teabags served in teacup or take-out cup.
* Iced teas.
* Seats 24.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 11am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Cafe at a cupcake bakery. 7/08

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UNION

CupMiss Fannie's, a Yesteryear Tea Room  
[Tea room and merchant]
at The Inn at Merridun, 100 Merridun Place; 864-427-7052
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
Housed in an 1855 antebellum country inn. 4/01, 6/02 (by owner) Updated (by Teafanatic) *
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WADMALAW ISLAND

Charleston Tea Gardens 
[Tea merchant]
6617 Maybank Highway; 843-559-0383
* Located in a rural area.
* Loose leaf tea and pyramid teabags.
* Tea tastings.
* Credit/debit cards.
Tours and shop hours Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 12noon to 4pm. Closed major holidays. Reservations required for groups. Updated < Updated (by briley, employee) 10/09

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WALHALLA

Matilda's [Tea merchant]
220 East Main Street; 864-638-2800
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WOODRUFF

Broken TeaPot Tea Parlour 
[Tea room and merchant]
515 North Main Street; 864-476-9009
* Located at a gift shop in an historic or landmark building.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* We love Red Hatters!
Open Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 2pm. Afternoon tea served to groups of four or more; reservations required.

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YORK

Jasmine Café & Gifts 
[Tea room and merchant]
8 North Congress Street; 803-684-4999
* Bistro style.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and pyramid teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
Teas sourced from a local company. 9/7

Tea Thyme at The Herb Barn 
[Tea merchant]
1647 S. Paraham Road; 803-628-0020
* Located at an herb shop/garden center.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
Open Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm.  / Updated 7/7

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