The concept behind Palmetto Blend is a mixture of what South Carolina was and is. Today, the views across the state are never without the palmetto tree. Whether you are. at the beach or in the upstate, the people of South Carolina love their most recognized state symbol. But the history of why we treasure this tree is the most interesting part! Fort Sullivan was fortified with the soft wood of the palmetto, which absorbed and wouldn’t fall to British cannon fire during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in 1776. Palmetto Blend captures the sunny and youthful spirit of the state with a mixture of fruit and flowers; while remaining a traditional tea with a combination of red tea, green tea and rose hips.