Owned & operated by beautiful, strong women in Central Arkansas!
Our little tea shop is filled with love, laughter and strength. Most days you'll find Abbi behind the register or in the kitchen blending teas, and Mary Jane planning tea parties & sharing about our amazing collection of local art. Jessica, Abbi's sister who works on Fridays, is always excited to greet customers with her exuberant smile. She'll tell you all about her boyfriend Donald and the tea of the day.
Every day we come to the tea shop with a smile and a hope that our little tea shop will be a safe spot for you to be yourself, share yourself, and enjoy some yummy teas!
Every day we come to the tea shop with a smile and a hope that our little tea shop will be a safe spot for you to be yourself, share yourself, and enjoy some yummy teas!
Abbi: Owner, Tea Blender, Spreadsheet Weirdo
This little tea shop is my dream. Since my college years, I have LOVED tea - preferring it over coffee due to a sensitive stomach, and the lovely concept of taking time for tea in the afternoons.
For the past ten years, I pursued a career in digital marketing & advertising where I was very successful, but not completely fulfilled. After some significant life events in 2016 & 2017, I decided to take time off to really figure out what I wanted to do with myself and who I wanted to be. At the end of my sabbatical, my mom challenged me to think about what I really wanted to do. She knew I had been working on a business plan for years, but always as a whimsical dream. She knew what the answer was already, and with some major nudging and big pep talks about taking risks, I did it! |
Mary Jane: Mom, Dishwasher, Risk Taker & Biggest Fan
This is my mom, Mary Jane. She's at the shop most every day and is my best employee! She has a sign in the kitchen that says "My boss calls me Mom," and we both think that's really funny.
My mom raised me to be a strong, confident woman. I grew up watching her entrepreneurial spirit as an owner of an advertising company on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. From an early age, she encouraged my outgoing personality, and refined my business sense. From selling Pogs to Girl Scout cookies to pancake breakfast tickets, she was there pushing me to be brave and never take no for an answer. She also taught me a lot about giving back to the community and keeping your head held high even when you don't get credit for your work or your integrity. We are very different, but also very much the same, and I couldn't ask for a better friend. Not many moms would wash your dishes every day or put up with all my Abbiness! |
Jessica: Greeter, Hostess & Beauty Queen
This is my "little" sister, Jessica. She'd argue that she's the big sister because she's taller, but I'm older.
Jessica works at the tea shop on Fridays where she greets our guests, tells them about the tea of the day and shares her love for her boyfriend, Donald. Jessica brings the most servant-hearted spirit to the tea shop. She loves to help carry the tea and give tours to first-time customers. You'll find her wearing her apron made out of our dad's overalls, where she carries a picture of our family in the pocket. She'll show you her ring and tell you all about what she had for lunch, the latest on 'The Young & The Restless', and her favorite tea: Cherry Chamomile. If you come on a Friday, please be patient with my sweet sister. The tea shop is a place where she can interact with the community, build confidence, and be herself. |