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6/3/2020 1 Comment

Uncertain-tea: my thoughts for June 2020

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Well, here we are and I've been doing the tea stand for 3 months now! Can you believe that?! My tan is already in full force - though there are major "farmer's tan" style lines present! Ha! 

I wish I was writing to tell you that I'd be opening the shop back up, but based on the rising new cases of Covid-19 and how they continue to tick up each day, I just don't feel safe letting people inside yet.

It's a bummer, I know, but I can assure you no one is more impacted than me by this decision. I shared with you all last month that I am taking this super seriously - my Grami, my mom, and my little sister are all considered high-risk due to their various things - diabetes, COPD, age, etc. 

The tea stand has been working, and while it is getting warmer out there, I believe I can sustain the shop a little while longer outside. I am also giving some thought to doing a few farmer's markets across the state for those of you who have been ordering online from afar -- more on that in coming weeks!
I want to be clear - AS SOON AS I FEEL SAFE I will open these doors wide and welcome you all back here! I miss having the tables full. I miss tea parties in the back room. I miss having in person tea talks in the evenings. I miss working with my mom and sister every week. They miss it, too. 

I am not going anywhere! I am not closing or giving up! We are going to make it through this crazy time. But, I do ask that you continue to support my shop.

​Please continue shopping online and allowing me to bring your orders out to you curbside, or shipping it to you wherever you live!


Since everything has started opening up, I have had a pretty significant downward trend in online sales. Fortunately, the tea stand is still thriving and that helps, but those online sales help so much, too! 

All that said, I have been so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support, love and encouragement the past couple months. It really keeps me going & I am so thankful for all of you. 
How You Can Support
​My Tea Shop This Summer
  • Shop My Loose Leaf Tea Blends Online
  • Come by the Tea Stand on Wednesdays & Saturdays - weather permitting!
  • Buy a digital gift card
  • Tell your friends about my teas & share my social media posts.
  • Post your packages & teas on your social accounts and tag me! @teasandthings
  • Pray for me.
  • Send me a note & be patient with me.
  • Wear a mask, wash you hands & stay safe - the sooner we all do this, the sooner this will stop spreading!
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5/3/2020 3 Comments

The Month Ahead - May 2020

I've been giving a lot of thought to what the next month looks like for the tea shop in lieu of the announcement from the State of Arkansas on re-opening restaurants and retail shops. 
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The quarantine has taken quite a toll on my little business. I never thought I would face such an extreme hiccup in year three. 

All that said, I am overwhelmingly grateful for the outpouring of support from friends, regulars, and complete strangers.

​The past 7 weeks has been a LOT of shifting gears and a LOT of hard work but we are doing okay. My tea shop will be okay. 
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There is still so much uncertainty about how this virus spreads, how many people have it, can people get it again, and on and on. As many of you know, I run the shop with my mom and my sister, Jessica. Both of them are diabetic, my mom is over the age of 60 and I am currently the main contact for my Grami - doing her errands, taking her groceries, and visiting with her weekly. My considerations are not just for me, but my family, and ultimately for my customers. Opening the shop too soon could put those I love in jeopardy. 

​I have decided to continue with curbside pick-up, online order/shipping, and the Tea Stand through May.
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My goal is to reassess on June 1st whether it is safe to open the doors to the shop. I may try out patio only dining toward the end of the month, but again, it depends. My hope would be that I could do a nice grand re-opening on June 10th - National Iced Tea Day!

I am not ready to bring my mom back to work when things are so risky. I am not in a situation to hire additional staff to help me offer a full service experience at this time, and, frankly, it's just too soon to tell if we have really passed through this scary phase of the pandemic. 

I am hoping you, my loyal customers & friends, will understand. I am hoping you will continue to support me through online orders and you will continue to stop by the tea stand on Wednesdays and the weekends. I truly cannot wait for the day when you can sit in my lovely tea shop and share in my dreams again. Until then, I will see you curbside, in the sunshine! ​​
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2/17/2020 1 Comment

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 0 Comments

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!

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8/14/2019 0 Comments

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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