Category: Tea

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Feel Good with Namaste Tea

We love the tradition of enjoying tea – Yogi Tea – after a session on the mat. Enter Namaste Tea. This gorgeous, fragrant blend is all about calm. Lavender, chamomile and elder flower come together to create a centering blend. Drink in peace and tranquility. Namaste. NAMASTE FAST FACTS Type: Herbal Infusion Ingredients: Lavender, chamomile, elder flowerFlavor...

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THREE HOLIDAY TEAS TO FUEL THE SEASON

Whether you’re dealing with stress, need more hydration or simply not feeling so great, we’ve got teas to help you out this holiday season! CANDY CANE TEA FAST FACTS:Type: Flavored Black Tea BlendPlace: ChinaIngredients: Black Tea, Peppermint and Peppermint Candy SprinklesFlavor Profile: Jingle all the way joy in a cupCaffeine: About 1/2 of a cup of...

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HOW TO COLD STEEP EVERY TYPE OF TEA

Cold steeping black, green, white and herbal teas yield distinct flavor profiles. Cold-steeped Black Teas are robust and malty. With Green Teas, your cold steep pitcher will be filled with bright grassy notes. Looking for delicate, floral flavor? Grab a White Tea. Want cold-steeped tea with zero caffeine and zero time and temp worries? Your...

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6 TOOLS FOR COLD STEEP SUCCESS

Cold steeped tea is easy. There are only two variables to consider: the tea and the tool. Steeping tea leaves in cold water over an extended period avoids bitterness and harsh flavors, resulting in a smoother, sweeter and more delicate tea. The slow infusion allows the tea’s natural flavors to shine, making it a delightful...

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Celebrate National Tea Day

National Tea day is Friday, April 21, 2023. Originally set in England, National Tea Day is now celebrated throughout the world as a way to emphasize this delicious sip and the tea lifestyle. Here’s how we’re celebrating at Red Stick Spice and SoGO Tea Bar: For our local friends in the Baton Rouge Area: Stop...

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SIX RAINY DAY TEAS

When it rains, let it pour. Tea, that is. Whether it’s a cold-weather, curl-up-with-a-book type of rainy day or a summertime soaker, tea on a rainy day is just a really good idea. Here are our top 6 picks for rainy day sips. 1-Chai The warming spices in Chai are just the thing to warm up...

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GALENTINE’S DAY MENU

Hey Girl, Hey. We are in love with the friend-filled holiday trend of Galentine’s Day. This fun event dates back to season two, episode 16 of Parks and Rec when character Leslie Knope gathers a group of her closest gal pals – “Ladies celebrating ladies.” We couldn’t agree more. Here’s a delish menu for your...

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All About Trick Or Treat Tea

For years, we’ve wanted a candy corn tea on the shelves. Try as we might, those little corns just sink to the bottom of the jar. So we ate them. And went back to the drawing board. The result? Meet Trick or Treat Tea! Chocolate, caramel, vanilla and a little spice – basically this tea...

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TEA TRADITIONS: AFTERNOON TEA

Tea Traditions: Afternoon Tea By Anne Milneck. Red Stick Spice Owner and often-hungry Chef and Tea Sommelier I am a perpetual student of tea. When it comes to learning about tea, there is the what: the tea leaf and the infinite possibilities when dipped in water. Understanding tea is also about exploring the why. You...

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National Tea Day | April 21, 2022

On April 21, 2022, SoGo Tea Bar hosted day full of celebrating National Tea Day! Our crew whipped up all the tea guests could handle giving away free Tervis cups with every purchase while supplies lasted! We served a variety of our signature in-house pastries baked to perfection while Anne Milneck, chef and store owner,...