Benne Wafer Gift Tin

The most Charleston thing in a tin. Olde Colony Bakery's benne wafers are the original sesame tea cookie of the Lowcountry, thin and crisp with a warm nutty sweetness that comes from toasted sesame seeds with roots in Gullah-Geechee culinary heritage. Packaged in a silver gift tin and ready to give.

Benne is the Gullah word for sesame, brought to the South Carolina Lowcountry by enslaved West Africans who believed sesame seeds brought good luck. The benne wafer has been a Charleston staple for centuries, and Olde Colony Bakery has been making them the same way for decades. This is not a souvenir cookie. This is the real thing.

Perfect for:

• Afternoon tea, coffee service, and dessert boards
• Pairing with aged cheeses, particularly sharp cheddar, brie, and goat cheese
• Serving alongside our 18 Year Aged Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar drizzled over brie
• Adding to a Charleston-themed charcuterie or cheese board
• Gifting to out-of-town guests, Charleston visitors, and Lowcountry transplants

Great as a gift for:

• Anyone visiting Charleston or taking a piece of the Lowcountry home
• Charleston transplants and alumni who miss the real thing
• Hostess gifts, housewarmings, and holiday tins
• Corporate gifts and client appreciation with a genuine Charleston story to tell
• Wedding welcome bags and gift baskets for out-of-town guests
• Tea lovers, cookie enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a real regional specialty
• Pair with our Best of the Lowcountry Gift Box for a complete Charleston experience

Size: 15oz silver gift tin
Producer: Olde Colony Bakery, Charleston, SC
Shipping: Ships nationwide. Free shipping on orders over $50.