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2/27/2024 0 Comments

Abbi's Tea Madness • 2024

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 Tea Madness Rules & What-not:
The initial bracket is posted below to kick-off the games. Sales data from the last 3 years will determine the winner of each tea match-up; however, each week the updated bracket will be posted and the comments will be open to vote for who you think should win the match. These comments will be added to each tea blend's total as "People's Choice" points. Should any two blend be close, the "People's Choice" points may determine the blends outcome. Comments will be gathered weekly on Facebook, Instagram & that week's tea bracket blog post. The bracket with the most accurate outcomes will win a $100 Abbi's Teas & Things gift card to be used online, in the store or at any tea stand, AND an Abbi's Teas & Things goodie bag!
  • Tea Brackets are due no later than 11:59pm on March 2nd, 2024!
  • Email a photo of your bracket - fully filled out - to [email protected]. Any incomplete brackets will be discarded.
  • No purchase necessary. Anyone can participate, though some working knowledge of my tea blends will be helpful!
  • Three brackets per person, but only one is required to participate. Only one bracket & one participant will win.
  • Participants can post in the comments on Facebook or Instagram each week to add "People's Choice" points to any blend of their choosing. Only one comment per blend per participant each week. (ie: no spamming the comments to make one blend win, etc.) You may vote for more than one match each week.
    • A sample comment vote might look like: "I am rooting for Turmeric Sunrise, Cherry Fig & Mocha Mate this week!" Each blend would receive one "People's Choice" point in addition to their already calculated sales totals.
The bracket will be updated every Tuesday on Facebook, Instagram & the tea blog at www.abbiteas.com. Comments will be open for People's Choice voting for the FIRST round on Facebook & Instagram next Tuesday, March 5th for this first week's round of matches.

SEE THE DOWNLOADABLE PDF BELOW!
bracket2024.pdf
File Size: 170 kb
File Type: pdf
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2/7/2023 0 Comments

Abbi's Tea Madness • 2023

Y'all! I have been wanting to do this for a couple of years, but I needed more sales data and some time to figure out how to make this work! I am SO excited to do this! Here's how it's going to work:

2023 Tea Madness Rules & What-not:

The initial bracket is posted below to kick-off the games. Sales data from the last 3 years will determine the winner of each tea matchup; however, each week the updated bracket will be posted and the comments will be open to vote for who you think should win the battle. These comments will be added to each tea blend's total as "People's Choice" points. Should any two blend be close, the "People's Choice" points may determine the blends outcome. Comments will be gathered weekly on Facebook, Instagram & that week's tea bracket blog post. The bracket with the most accurate outcomes will win a $100 Abbi's Teas & Things gift card to be used online, in the store or at any tea stand AND an Abbi's Teas & Things goodie bag!
  • Tea Brackets are due no later than 11:59pm on February 10th!
  • Email a photo of your bracket - fully filled out - to [email protected]. Any incomplete brackets will be discarded. Please put your full name & email address at the top of your bracket.
  • No purchase necessary. Anyone can participate, though some working knowledge of my blends will be helpful!
  • Two brackets per person but only one is required to participate. Only one bracket & one participant will win.
  • Participants can post in the comments on Facebook, Instagram or the tea blog post each week to add "People's Choice" points to any blend of their choosing. Only one comment per participant per week. (ie: no spamming the comments to make one blend win, etc.) You may vote for more than one match each week.
    • A sample comment vote might look like: "I am rooting for Turmeric Sunrise, Cherry Fig & Mocha Mate this week!" Each blend would receive one "People's Choice" point in addition to their already calculated sales totals.​
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The bracket will be updated every Tuesday on Facebook, Instagram & the tea blog at www.abbiteas.com. Comments will be open for People's Choice voting on Facebook & Instagram  tonight for this first week's round of matches.
  • A printable PDF version of the bracket can be downloaded here: 
bracket2023.pdf
File Size: 198 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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At the end of the day, I just want this to be really fun! I can't wait to see all your bracket predictions! 
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2/1/2021

Prosperi-TEA: February 2021 Update

I made it! I keep whispering that to myself these days. February marks the start of my fourth year in business. It also marks the 12th month of operating 100% curbside with the tea stand. I spent 10 of the 12 months of my 3rd year outside in the elements of Arkansas weather slinging tea and finding solace in the faces of my neighbors and customers. I MADE IT!
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I would be remiss to not take the time to document some of my milestones during this weird last year. Despite not operating a single part of my food service business (dine-in operations, private tea party bookings, etc.) I somehow ended the year up 32.8% over 2019 - on just tea sales and tea stand shenanigans alone! What an incredible accomplishment - one that validates that my blends and my brand are viable all on their own. 

I also have a whole new batch of regulars who discovered me from being on the curb - these folks have never even set foot inside the shop yet! I cannot wait for the reopening when these folks will get to experience the whole dream. Currently. the shop sits in this eerie stand-still just waiting for me to be ready & comfortable to open again.

My online business has boomed in this last year, too. When I first opened the shop, I had just left a career in digital marketing & advertising. My burnout from that decade-long dedication to being attached to my phone and email was at its peak and I setup the e-commerce site with just a handful of blends but honestly I had no intention of expanding that part of my business. 
When everything shut down last March, I was grateful I had it built out so that all I had to do was get my inventory online - and boy, it has paid off. It has broadened my reach to customers across the US and some new folks, too. One of the most incredible parts of the online business is the encouragement and support from friends all over the US who haven't been able to support me before this year. College friends, high school friends, and even childhood friends. 

There's been so much good despite all of the hurdles the year has brought to us. That's not to say that it has been easy. Even still, people walk up and think my cute little tea stand is a "Going Out of Business" sale or the person who just moved to the neighborhood on their walk who stops to say they didn't realize things were so "desperate" here. On the show, Ted Lasso, he gives a very profound commentary on being underestimated that has resonated with me these last few months.

I suppose the tea stand is all in how you look at it, some see it as a desperate attempt to survive. Others see it as a source of hope and endurance. For me, I see it as an incredible opportunity that saved my business and it saved me, too.
"I've been underestimated my entire life, so my dart skills are just the tip of the metaphorical iceberg. The wise Walt Whitman once said:
"Be curious, not judgmental."
So if you're curious how I got good at darts, here's what my father taught me every Sunday." ​- Ted Lasso
The loneliness of 2020 was really hard for me. Not just at the tea shop that sat quiet and empty day after day, but the world in general was a hard and lonely place. Isolating from those we love, the tensions of extreme partisanship in our country, and the loneliness of being misunderstood and directly lied about were all things I struggled with more than ever in year 3. 
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​Stacey Bowers - Bang-up Betty &
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​Erin Pierce - Organized Chaos Collection
In the midst of the hard stuff, I somehow ended up making incredibly deep friendships with women who inspire me every single day. These were women who were always in my peripheral - we'd done events together, we were always friendly. But in the face of this crazy year, our group texts and shares became almost a daily thing for me to look forward to. 

​Sharing the weird stuff, the hard stuff, the FUNNY stuff - and just trying our best to encourage each other to keep going. 

At 34, finding new friends is hard. And I don't know that I really think these are new friends - just some that have deepened because of all of this. So, Stacey & Erin, thank you for getting me through this past year.  If you don't know these women, check them out & support them. 

My Anniversary Tea Stand is on February 10th, these ladies will be joining me for a pop-up. Check that event out on Facebook.
So, what's next? Well, Grami got her first round of vaccinations last week. Mom & Jessi will be getting their first round this week. I will be in the next group once they open it up. I hope to have the shop open again by May, though it might not be 100% normal when I re-open. Really just depends on what the world looks like in May, every week looks different these days.

For now, I will keep setting up my tables and breaking them down each day the weather allows for it. We are moving into a rainy season so I will be leaning on my online tea sales to carry me through until Spring. I hope you all will stick with me as you have done so far.

I am forever grateful to all of you.
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2/17/2020

Girl Scout Inspired Tea Blends with Mary Grace

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Meet Mary Grace, a delightful young woman who is making Girl Scout cookies more accessible to those with food allergies and/or strict diets! For Girl Scout Entrepreneur Week, Mary Grace reached out to me to work on some tea blends inspired by some of our favorite Girl Scout cookies - but her mission was to make these blends for those who may not get to partake in the cookie mania each year.

We came up with two blends - Skinny Mint Cookie (inspired by the Thin Mint) and Caramel Coconut Cookie (inspired by the Samoa). Both of these teas are non-caffeinated and do not have added sugars which makes them diabetic friendly and can be sipped anytime during the day or night!

Mary Grace recommends taking these teas with a splash of honey - but you can substitute that for whatever sweetener you prefer! In addition to the blends being on sale at the tea shop, we will also be taking "Cookie Box Donations" for families at the UAMS NICU- the idea is to drop a dollar or two to go toward a box of cookies that can be shared with those who utilize the Family Pantry at UAMS. 
The Girl Scouts (Mary Grace's Troop - #6007) will be out front of the tea shop on Saturday, February 22nd from 10am-1pm with the Cookie Bus to sell cookies and a cup of these yummy teas!

Both of the Girl Scout Inspired Blends will be on shelves from now through March 14th - so be sure to grab a bag of tea before the cookie season ends! ​

Details for Saturday's Girl Scout event can be found on Facebook.
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11/15/2019

Fall Blends Featured on Rock City Eats

Sassy Sage Herbal Tea
Photo by Steve Shuler
We just released our fall loose leaf tea blends here at the tea shop! Our friends over at Rock City Eats have taken some time to try the new blends and give a few thoughts on their favorites. 

The new blends include:
The Sassy Sage:
bright, complex & no caffeine
Banana Nut Roo: rooibos base with warm nutty texture
Spiced Orange: black tea with a light spice & lots of citrus
The Drowsy Poet: yerba mate & rooibos with smoky citrus layers
Chamomile Cardamom Chai: floral and spicy, a nice non-caffeinated alternative to traditional chai

Be sure to swing in over the weekend for our all you can drink blend release party on Sunday! $5 gets you a cup and the chance to try all the blends!

8/14/2019

Tea Cocktails with Colonial Wine & Spirits!

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We had a great time on Good Day Arkansas this morning with Chris from Colonial Wines & Spirits talking about our event on Thursday night! Come see me at Colonial Wines & Spirits from 4-7pm this Thursday to try Abbi's Herbal Mojito and our Blackberry Patch cocktail!

​We will be selling tea and Colonial will be serving up free tea cocktail samples! 
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4/11/2019

Abbi's Tea Gelato at Zaza's in the Heights!

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LET'S GET THIS PAR-TEA STARTED!
Right?

We've partnered up with the most creative, locally owned boutique tea shop in town – Abbi's Teas & Things – to bring you a delicious new way to experience two of our favorite things: beautifully custom blended teas and handmade gelato.

For two weeks we'll highlight three new spring tea blends created specifically for this beautiful time of year by Abbi Siler. Join us at ZAZA for a scoop of Strawberry Harvest Mint Tea Gelato, Lavender Lemonade Tea Gelato, and Blueberry Basil Tea Sorbetto (dairy free).

Each batch begins with freshly steeped tea from Abbi's. We then blend in fresh fruit, spices, and premium ingredients to highlight the inherent flavors and aromas of each tea to create a uniquely tasty cool spring treat. Be sure to try all three exceptional flavors over these two weeks and then stop by Abbi's Teas & Things in Hillcrest to pick up your favorite blend to enjoy at home. In addition to teas and treats, be sure to make time to chat with Abbi while you're in the shop. Incredibly knowledgeable about the health benefits and history of tea, Abbi can guide you to the perfect blend for your needs.

👉WIN A 'TEA to TABLE' BASKET
Tag your Gelato Tea Time pics with #AbbisGelato and you're entered to win a basket from Abbi's and ZAZA worth $75! Winner will be selected and announced on May 3rd.

👉MORE ABOUT ABBI'S - A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS:
Abbi's Teas & Things is a small boutique tea shop in the Hillcrest Historic District of Little Rock, Arkansas. A family operated business: mom, daughter, and sister! Abbi's shop offers unique teas and a collection of cute things to browse. Their selection of tea ware, jewelry, and gifts are unique and ever changing; you never know what you'll find! Abbi's offers their own proprietary loose leaf tea blends alongside traditional tea favorites. • Learn more here: https://www.abbiteas.com/

👉MORE ABOUT THE FEATURED BLENDS:

🍓 Strawberry Harvest Mint:
Ingredients: white tea, rose petals, rose hips, dried strawberries, peppermint leaves, hibiscus flowers ••• A lightly caffeinated white tea that is naturally sweet, pink, and subtly minty.

🌱Blueberry Basil:
Ingredients: dried blueberries, hibiscus flowers, green and purple holy basil (leaves & stems) ••• This special spin on Tulsi tea is spicy, aromatic with a sweet finish. Perfect hot with a splash of local honey or ice it up for a refreshing summer cocktail.

🍋Lavender Lemon:
Ingredients: french lavender, green tea, dried apples, orange peels, marigold flowers, vanilla extract, lemon zest, blue butterfly pea flower ••• a springy and brightly aromatic green tea with a color that is as vibrant as the the height of spring
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Tea & Gelato = Delicious Dessert
A delightful collaboration of flavors in the heart of Little Rock!   - YUMMY -

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6/20/2018

Art with Heart - an art show with Civitan Services!

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What a wonderful night celebrating so many special artists in Central Arkansas! We loved having these creative souls sharing their talents with our customers and the neighborhood!

​Thank you so much Jimmy, Lindsey, Pam, & Jessica for such a sweet gift!

Thanks to Bekka for the finishing touches with my name! What a sweet surprise after such a wonderful night celebrating all of your talents!

Civitan Services is doing amazing things in Central Arkansas for the special needs community! I'm so thankful to have their Art with Heart Collection hanging in my tea shop!
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