2009-05-13 22:05:06 -

FAIRFIELD, CT -- (Marketwire) -- 05/13/09 -- What better way to welcome the beginning of the 2009 crop harvest than to have a fabulous celebration at America's ONLY tea garden! Back by popular demand, the 3rd Annual First Flush FesTEAval will take place in just a few days -- on May 16th. Hosted by Bigelow Tea's : very own Charleston Tea Plantation : , in collaboration with The Bridge at 105.5, this unique and exciting "island celebration" attracts residents and visitors from Charleston and surrounding areas to the charming Wadmalaw Island -- all unable to resist the promise of a fun-filled day complete with live music, local art, mouthwatering cuisine and, of course, plenty of American Classic Tea : !


The First Flush FesTEAval : , so named because of the tea garden's "first flush" of new growth harvested in the spring after a winter of rest, joyously celebrates (as local tea aficionados will enthusiastically attest) the production of the most fresh and glorious cup of tea ever!


"We are so delighted that people flock from near and far every year to celebrate a new season of tea at our extraordinary tea garden! The Charleston Tea Plantation and the First Flush FesTEAval represent everything that Bigelow Tea lives for -- reverence for nature and the bounty she bestows, the gathering of family and friends, and, of course, tea," said Cindi Bigelow, President of Bigelow Tea.



Come join us!


For more FesTEAval info, visit www.charlestonteaplantation.com : .



About Bigelow Tea Company


100% family owned Fairfield, Connecticut-based Bigelow Tea pioneered the specialty tea : category more than 60 years ago. Bigelow takes pride in its heritage and successful growth from a one-product, entrepreneurial venture into America's leading specialty tea company. The Bigelow Tea line includes more than 80 varieties of flavored, traditional, green, organic, herbal, decaffeinated teas : and iced teas : -- including America's number one specialty tea flavor, "Constant Comment®". Also, enjoy the Charleston Tea Plantation : located on Wadmalaw Island just south of Charleston, South Carolina, which is owned and operated by Bigelow Tea and produces American Classic Tea and products.



Bigelow Tea products are available nationwide and every variety can be found on the company website ( www.bigelowtea.com : ). Tea lovers will also enjoy the company's blog ( www.bigelowteablog.com : ).
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