🍵 Lowcountry Calm: Exploring Sweet Palm Coffee’s Premium Tea Program
While our espresso specialties draw the eye, the soul of Sweet Palm Coffee on King Street in downtown Charleston, SC, is equally nourished by our extensive and thoughtful tea program.
More than just an alternative to coffee, our tea menu offers classic Southern comfort, restorative hydration, and unique flavored creations perfect for any time of day.
The Foundation: Traditional & Regional Classics
We honor the timeless tradition of tea, starting with high-quality, perfectly brewed staples.
Traditional Tea Selection: For the purist, we offer a carefully curated selection of classic black, green, and herbal teas. Steeped precisely, these provide a comforting warmth and complexity, whether you need a smooth morning lift or a calming evening wind-down.
Carolina Sweet Tea: No cafe in the Lowcountry is complete without a definitive version of this regional classic. Our Southern-style iced tea is brewed strong, perfectly sweetened, and served ice-cold. It’s the quintessential Southern thirst-quencher—a taste of Charleston in a glass.
Traditional Brews & Coolers
These foundational teas are perfect for any time of day, offering classic flavor and refreshment.
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Traditional Tea ($4.00): A carefully curated selection of black, green, and herbal teas. Ask our barista for today's current featured selection.
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Carolina Sweet Tea ($3.50): The iconic Southern-style iced tea, brewed perfectly sweet and served cold—a true lowcountry classic.
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Lemon Cream Iced Tea ($5.65): A creative twist on the classic, featuring our Southern Sweet Tea topped with a smooth, sweet lemon-vanilla cold foam.
Tea Lattes: Spiced Comfort and Modern Energy
For those seeking the rich, creamy texture of a signature steamed sip without the coffee, our tea-based lattes offer comforting, bold flavors.
Chai Latte: Our spiced black tea is infused with warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom, then steamed with milk. It’s a fragrant, comforting favorite, ideal for a cozy afternoon treat.
Matcha Latte: We use premium Japanese matcha, blended to perfection and topped with our signature Sweet Palm cold foam. This drink provides focused, sustained energy without the espresso kick, making it a popular choice for students and professionals in the King Street area.
Dirty Chai: The ultimate marriage of worlds. We combine our robust spiced chai with a shot of smooth espresso, steamed together with milk. It’s a satisfying option that delivers spice, comfort, and an extra caffeine boost.
Store Address:
471 King St, Charleston, SC
Monday - Sunday: 7am to 3pm
The true magic of Sweet Palm Coffee's signature steamed beverages lies in the application of unique, local, and coastal-inspired syrups and flavorings.
This is where we transcend the ordinary hot milk and coffee combination, transforming it into a uniquely Charleston experience.
Hydration and Coolers: Beating the Charleston Heat
In the warm downtown Charleston climate, hydration is key. Our refreshers and coolers use tea and natural fruit flavors to offer superior cooling and quenching.
Thunderbird Refresher: A vibrant, cooling mix of blue raspberry and tart lime served over green tea. It's a zesty, flavorful option perfect for recharging after walking King Street.
Sea Island Refresher: This tropical blend of mango, passionfruit, and hydrating coconut water offers a taste of the coastal islands in a cooling, non-tea-based format.
Lemon Cream Iced Tea: A luxurious take on a classic. Our Southern sweet tea is topped with a smooth lemon-vanilla cold foam, adding a layer of creamy, citrusy indulgence to a beloved regional drink.
The Allure of the Signature Teas
Whether you are looking for the focused calm of a traditional green tea, the cozy indulgence of a Chai Latte, or the cooling zest of a Lowcountry-inspired Refresher, Sweet Palm Coffee serves as the authoritative source for high-quality, versatile tea drinks in the city center.
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