Category: Tea

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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,...

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Brand Spotlight: ForLife Tea Products

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...

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SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED

James Bond bellying up to the bar. Tom Cruise’s cool moves in Cocktail. Jumping on the bar in Coyote Ugly. The mixologist shaking a cocktail conjures iconic images. Super suave looking? Yes. But that rhythmic shake is also for good reason. Shaking a beverage – spirits or no – is meant to create a colder...

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BOTANICALS + BEER. BREW time!

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...

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All About Almond Pear Custard white Tea

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...

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All About French Lemon Ginger Tea

Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, French Lemon Ginger is ready with soothing botanicals. This custom blend is a caffeine free herbal infusion that’s rich in flavor and function. FRENCH LEMON GINGER FAST FACTS Type: Rooibos-based Botanical InfusionPlace: South Africa & Across the GlobeIngredients: Rooibos, Lemongrass, Ginger, Honeybush,...

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All About King Cake Tea

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...

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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...