Category: Food & Flavor

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A Tale Of Two Pumpkin Spice Teas

When it comes to Pumpkin Spice season, we are all in. If you’re celebrating the season, be sure to grab both of our Pumpkin Spice Teas. You’ll not only find notes of cinnamon, cardamom and clove, you’ll also taste real pumpkin! That’s because we grab up as many locally-grown sugar pumpkins (the little pie pumpkins),...

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I do! Tie The Knot with Wedding Day Teas

Wedding bells will ring with these two celebratory teas that are the perfect match. Serve them on the big day. Package them up for favors. Offer them at brunch, luncheons and rehearsal dinners.  WEDDING CAKE TEA FAST FACTS Type: OolongPlace: TaiwanIngredients: Formosa Oolong, AlmondFlavor Profile: Rich and zesty, a citrusy note with sweet almondCaffeine: About 1/3 of a...

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Get To Know Yaupon Tea

Yaupon is the only caffeinated plant native to North America. It has been harvested, dried and enjoyed as a envigorating beverage by many indigenous peoples for centuries. YAUPON FAST FACTS Type: Caffeinated Botanical (yaupon holly)Place: TexasIngredients: YauponFlavor Profile: Bright, vegetal, reminiscent of green tea Caffeine: About 2/3 of a cup of coffee – but yaupon’s caffeine...

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Rise & Shine! Meet Mocca Tea

Good Morning, Sunshine! Meet your new wake-up friend. If you love coffee and chocolate, you’re going to LOVE Mocca Tea. MOCCA TEA FAST FACTS Type: Black Tea Place: Andes MountainsIngredients: Columbian Black Tea, Coffee Beans, Cacao NibsFlavor Profile: Rich, malty, sweetness from cacao, pleasant bitterness from coffee beansCaffeine: About half the amount of a cup of...

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Round-Up: Skewers

Skewers are perfect for summertime and backyard hangs. They’re an easy solution for fall and tailgates. We’ve been known to pop skewers into the oven in the middle winter. Skewers are for everyone and every season. Here’s a roundup of four of our fave ways to skewer… Shrimp Skewers with ChimichurriBright, fresh, garlicky, zingy –...

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Round-Up: Hot Dogs And Fixins

Hot Dogs are perfect for…every occasion? Customizable, easy to eat, and a fun fix when you have to feed a crowd. Line them up on the grill or toss them in a pan to get them ready for the topping assembly line. Check out our hot dog round up below. Chicago(ish) DogPiled high with tomatoes,...

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TEA MEETUP: MASALA CHAI AND COCONUT CHAI

Chai tea is a big subject in the shop. The combination of warm spices seems to be a favorite for so many. Masala Chai and Coconut Chai share spiced flavors, they are on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to origin, processing method and caffeine. Masala Chai is a black tea blended with traditional...

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HOW TO BUILD A SALAD IN A JAR

We are all about a customizable salad. Packing it in a reusable jar? Even better. It’s like a hug for your belly and the earth all at once. Plus, these jars are the official end of sad desk lunches. This infographic will get you well on your way to building salad masterpieces. Need more inspo?...

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Round-Up: Toast

At Red Stick Spice, we love toast. If we could, we would eat toast for breakfast, lunch, dinner. It’s a national treasure. For our fellow toast devotees, here’s a round-up. So, tell us, how do you toast? Open Faced Avocado Sandwiches with Lemon Avocado Oil Open-faced Avocado Sandwich? That’s sounds a whole lot like avocado toast....

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A GUIDE TO THAWING MEAT

Understanding how to properly thaw your frozen meats will come in handy when you’re trying to get dinner on the table quickly. Aside from saving you time, knowing these tips and techniques will teach you how to thaw your protein in a food-safe way! Grab the Printable pdf Here.