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Winter in Arkansas calls for warm, comforting drinks, and while coffee often takes center stage, tea lovers know that a perfectly brewed cup can be just as satisfying, with health benefits and less caffeine. Whether you’re a longtime tea drinker or a curious newcomer, there’s no better place to experience the art of tea than Savoy Tea Company in Fayetteville. This charming, Arkansas-based tea company brings a literal world of flavors and traditions to the Ozarks, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking warmth, relaxation, and a touch of magic in their cup.
Warm Up with Savoy Tea This Winter
Located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, Savoy Tea Company is more than just a tea shop; it’s an experience. Founded with a passion for high-quality tea and a desire to share the joy of tea drinking, Savoy has become a beloved name for Arkansans and tea enthusiasts beyond state lines. Stepping into a Savoy Tea Co. location feels like entering a cozy big city haven filled with aromatic blends, elegant tea ware, and a welcoming atmosphere that invites customers to slow down and savor the flavors.
Savoy Tea Company carefully sources ingredients, ensuring each cup tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition. Their mission is simple: to create exceptional tea experiences through high-quality ingredients, creative flavors and kindness. Savoy offers something for every palate, from loose-leaf classics to inventive seasonal blends.
What Makes Savoy Tea Company Unique?
While many tea shops focus solely on tradition, Savoy Tea Company infuses a playful and creative energy into the tea world. The brand’s personality shines through in everything, from its whimsical packaging and knowledgeable tea masters to its carefully curated tea collections. However, beyond aesthetics, Savoy’s commitment to quality and experience truly sets it apart.
- Handcrafted Blends: Every tea blend at Savoy is designed with intention, combining flavors and ingredients to create an unforgettable cup.
- Tea Education: Savoy is all about sharing knowledge. Whether you’re learning the difference between black and green tea or exploring new brewing techniques, their friendly staff is always eager to help without making you feel ignorant.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Savoy’s branding makes tea shopping a delightful adventure, from beautifully designed tins to vibrant tea labels and vintage China collections.
- Seasonal and Limited-Edition Flavors: Savoy often introduces seasonal blends and staff-selected drinks, ensuring there’s always something new to taste. Their in-store café features 9-10 tasting pots throughout the showroom, letting you expand your palate before purchasing.
- Ethically Sourced, Tea Garden to Tea Cup: Savoy uses ethical sourcing practices, ensuring sustainability and fair trade practices from the tea garden to your cup.
- Bought there, blended here: Savoy works with farmers worldwide to gather tea leaves. Then, they bring the tea leaves to Northwest Arkansas and begin their botanical blending process at their Springdale warehouse. They creatively combine the perfect flavors in a curated testing method.
Tea Lovers and Coffee Enthusiasts: Are they that different?
Coffee and tea drinkers have long been viewed as separate groups, but are they really that different? While coffee enthusiasts often delight in bold, rich flavors and a quick caffeine boost, tea drinkers appreciate ritual, variety and mindfulness. Nevertheless, the two communities share more similarities than you might imagine:
- Both appreciate quality: Whether single-origin coffee beans or carefully sourced tea leaves, both groups value well-crafted beverages.
- Both have preparation rituals: From pour-over coffee to the perfect steeping time, both drinks require artistry.
- Both have die-hard fans. Just as coffee lovers debate light versus dark roast, tea drinkers passionately discuss the benefits of white, green, oolong, and black teas.
Savoy Tea Company offers an excellent introduction to the world of tea for those looking to explore beyond their usual coffee routine. Its blends can be just as energizing, soothing or complex as a well-brewed cup of coffee.
Tea Terminology for Beginners
- Tea Alchemist: A tea expert who creates unique blends by combining different tea leaves, herbs, and flavors to craft a one-of-a-kind tea experience.
- Tea Master: A highly skilled tea professional trained with extensive knowledge of tea varieties, brewing techniques, and the art of tea tasting.
- Steeper: A tool or device used to soak tea leaves in hot water, allowing the flavors to infuse into the liquid.
- Infuser: A small mesh or perforated container that holds loose tea leaves, preventing them from floating freely while brewing in hot water.
- Loose-leaf tea consists of whole or large pieces of dried tea leaves and other ingredients, not prepackaged in tea bags. It often provides a fresher and more flavorful experience.
Deciphering the Code: The Magic Behind Savoy’s Packaging
One of the most delightful aspects of shopping at Savoy Tea Company is exploring the vibrant showroom of tea and glass sniffing jars. Each tea collection is color-coded, making it simple to distinguish different types of tea at a glance:
- Light green represents green teas – light, refreshing and full of antioxidants.
- Dark green signifies oolong teas – perfect for those who love a smooth, complex flavor.
- Light blue marks wellness blends mixed with intentional health benefits in mind.
- Blue indicates black teas, which are rich, full-bodied, and perfect for a morning pick-me-up.
- Dark blue floral: host pu’erh teas, fermented teas high in caffeine
- Yellow/orange: Showcase herbal blends that are caffeine-free and crafted for relaxation.
- Grey features white teas – delicate, floral and full of subtle flavors.
- Pink: offer caffeine-free blends in a variety of year-round flavors
In addition to these color-coded categories, Savoy releases special seasonal collections highlighting holiday-inspired flavors, cozy winter blends, chocolate flavors and bright, fruity summer options. Whether you’re looking for a warming cinnamon chai or a cooling minty green tea, their packaging makes it easy to find the perfect blend for your mood.
Each box provides specific instructions for temperature, time and tea quantity. Adhering to these guidelines simplifies brewing the perfect cup of tea at home and prevents the bitter and harsh flavor that can occur with burnt tea.
There’s something truly special about holding a warm cup of tea on a cold winter day. Whether you’re savoring a quiet moment alone, catching up with a friend, or looking for the perfect gift, Savoy Tea Company offers a delightful selection that celebrates the joy of tea drinking. Their commitment to quality, creativity, and education makes them a shining gem in Arkansas’ culinary scene and a perfect addition to a Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, or teacher gift.
Savoy Tea Co.
Fayetteville Store and Café – 19 E Center St.
Lenexa, KS Store and Café – 16953 City Center Dr.
Springdale location is a warehouse only.
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**Socials focus on online ordering and does not offer all the varieties in the showroom. Online purchases cannot be exchanged or returned in-store. Wholesale partnerships are available.
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