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...
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...
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,...
A huge part of Red Stick Spice is our Tea. We sell a variety of tools but this month we are featuring a trusted brand that we love and stock- FORLIFE. Let us rave about this brand a bit and read on to get to know our favorite FORLIFE tea tools below. Make this Sleepytime...
Home brewing is more than a trend. Millions of people have invested in brew pots, buckets, tubes and thermometers to set up their own fermentation stations. If you’re one of them, you know that practice makes perfect. Now that you’ve got the equipment and know-how, consider adding in flavor from botanicals to take your brewskies...
We love blending with white tea, and Almond Pear Custard White Tea is one of our shining stars. We start with very delicate White Peony tea and add in rich Almond Rooibos. The natural sweetness of Rooibos pairs perfectly with the subtle White Peony. Dried pears and syrupy osmanthus flowers seal the deal. This beautiful...
We planned to make this tea a seasonal selection, but our customers met that with a firm “Mais non!” Now. you’ll find King Cake tea in our shop year round. We captured the traditional flavor of the cinnamon-studded pastry (minus the baby) in our King Cake Tea. KING CAKE TEA FAST FACTS Type: Flavored Black...
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),...
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, luncheon and bridal showers. WEDDING CAKE TEA Type: Taiwanese OolongIngredients: Oolong Tea, AlmondFlavor Profile: Rich and zesty, a citrusy note with sweet almondCaffeine: About 1/3 of a...
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...