Southport Spices

09/04/2026

A wonderful way to end the summer and prepare for the fall. See you Saturday, free cup of herbal relaxation tea with your massage!! See you tomorrow!!

08/23/2026

Thank you to those who came early this morning for our first book club meeting, great suggestions for next month!

If you missed the book club this morning, I have free Darjeelings available. Just ask at the counter for yours!!

We can always do another for Book 1, I love 📚

08/21/2026

Date Change!

08/19/2026

For those searching for gluten-free pasta, just in

07/27/2026

What better way to discover teas than through a good mystery series?! Care to join me in the Tea Shop Mystery book series by Laura Childs? Free cup of Darjeeling, August 22nd at 9am to savor and discuss book 1.

DEATH BY DARJEELING
Tea Shop Mystery #1

Order Now Ordinarily, Charleston's Indigo Tea Shop is an oasis of calm. But when tea shop owner, Theodosia Browning, caters the annual Lamplighter Tour of historic homes, one of the patrons turns up dead. Never mind that it's Hughes Barron, a slightly scurrilous real estate developer. Theodosia's re...

07/13/2026

If you have tried to order from our website, I apologize. Somehow the system showed a $25 shipping charge. I believe it updated when USPS updated their new pricing.

The website should now show a flat rate $10 and free shipping for purchases over $100.

Thank you!!
Manuela

07/13/2026

Happy Monday, Southport!

Ingredient spotlight this week: 🍋 **Citric Acid: Don't Let the Name Fool You!** 🍋

The word **"acid"** often makes people nervous, but did you know that citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits like lemons and limes? While the powder you purchase is commonly produced through a fermentation process for consistency and affordability, it's the same compound responsible for the bright, tangy flavor found in many fruits.

Citric acid is one of those humble pantry staples that quietly earns its place in both the kitchen and around the house.

**In the Kitchen:**
🍓 Brightens the flavor of jams and jellies.
🥫 Helps maintain acidity in some canning recipes when called for.
🍅 Enhances homemade salsa, sauces, and tomato products.
🍎 Helps keep sliced apples, pears, potatoes, and avocados from browning.
🥤 Adds a pleasant tartness to lemonade, candies, homemade sports drinks, and flavored waters.
🧀 Can even be used in homemade cheese recipes like mozzarella.

**Around the Home:**
✨ Removes hard water spots from faucets, sinks, and shower doors.
☕ Cleans coffee makers and electric kettles by dissolving mineral buildup. (Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of citric acid in water and boil it in your kettle, or run a brew cycle in your coffee machine to easily strip away hard water and mineral buildup)
🚿 Helps remove soap scum from glass and tile.
🌿 Freshens dishwashers and washing machines.
💧 Makes an effective, phosphate-free descaling solution for appliances.

A little goes a long way, so it's worth keeping a small container on hand. Whether you're making homemade treats, preserving summer's harvest, or tackling hard water stains, citric acid is one of those simple ingredients with countless uses.

Have you ever used citric acid? We'd love to hear your favorite tip or recipe in the comments!

📍 Stop by **Southport Spices** to learn more about this versatile pantry essential and discover other ingredients that make everyday cooking and homemaking just a little easier.

07/08/2026

Happy Wednesday Southport! Just in this week, Gluten Free mixes!