210 Teas

07/03/2024

Damn, the tea shop was cool af.

If you talked to me anytime in the past year, you would’ve felt that I was OVER that tea shop. 🤣I’m being honest. It was a lot. Putting it down was/is a relief.

But now that it’s finally wrapped I can sit with those feelings a bit more and see that there’s more to it than just pure exhaustion. Lol.

I’m so proud of what it was. Not one ounce of regret, not around timing - not money invested - sacrifices. None of it. I would do it again and just like I did. When I say I’m proud - I’m SURE of it, ten toes about it.

The goal was never for it to last for ever. Nor was it to become some huge super company. It was always about curating a vibe and connecting with people, over tea of course. I DID THAT.

I had a black owned tea shop in downtown Syracuse. WHAT? Lol. Like come on … these are the types of stories that pass through generations. And the 210 Teas name pays homage to tea at my gramma’s kitchen table. This is monumental for me. It happened. It was real. People felt it, they experienced it. People enjoyed it! It wasn’t some janky get rich quick side hustle - it was a good, authentic, real experience. People met people. People came and got vulnerable in there. Like real life was happening in there - there was nothing shallow about it. I didn’t need a line out the door to make an impact. It was real. Wow.

What a time. What a space. What a memory.

Shout out to the tea shop. Shout out to this experience that reminds me I’m capable of doing whatever I want. Shout out to everyone that came through and made this a real thing for me. I cannot thank you enough. If I ever do this again, tea on me. Lol. 🫶🏾

With love, Kahs.

06/25/2024

As promised, because I didn’t find time to bag tea before the sale Sunday - here’s a promo to make up for it! 🫶🏾

Use promo code SUNDAYSORRY for 10% off and free shipping for all orders through June 28th, 2024.

06/18/2024

Everything. Must. Go. Sale.
Sunday June 23rd from 12-4p.

These are our last days occupying our former tea shop space downtown and we need to find new homes for a lot of our stuff!

SOME of the things we’ll be selling are metal racks/shelves, tea cups, tea pots, cafe tables, chairs, commercial appliances (both functional and non) - and of course, the question we get asked the most … the art work.

I’ll also be selling a ton of looseleaf tea, retail tea accessories and our new tea shirts.

In order to buy anything you MUST take it with you. We won’t be holding any items.

Everything first come, first served. Cash preferred.

06/18/2024

We’re sad to share that we’ll be unable to attend/provide tea for this Thursday’s R&B and Tea Event coordinated by the lovely .cocktailkitchen !

Please do continue to support both ECK and by attending R&B night even in ’ absence.

04/11/2024

Thank you to the Upstate NY chapter of ’s Alliance of Black Professionals employee resource group! 🙌🏾 These wonderful people held a networking mixer at the tea shop early this week and had it filled with good food and GREAT conversation and even better connections.

It was a pleasure to have you! 🫶🏾

04/06/2024

We have a TEA SHIRT, y’all. Isn’t it beautiful?! 🥺

It’s design was created by friend of the shop, Cecily Thomas (she also hand drew the green mural on the tea shop wall 🫶🏾).

The tees themselves were screen printed (in a beautiful green and brown ink, I might add) by !

These are up for sale on the site NOW! Sizes and quantities are limited.

https://210teas.com/product/210-tea-shirt/

03/20/2024

Need an event space? 👀 We’re available through June!

The tea shop is the perfect spot for small private gatherings! Things like book signings, photo shoots, bridal/baby showers, interviews, meet ups with friends, community forums - you name it!

As part of renting, you’d get private use of the space and can bring outside food and drink! Tea is not required to be incorporated into your festivities at all.

If you need some inspo, take a look at the birthday meetup .blige hosted with the in February! The group truly brought the shop to life. 😍

Questions? Interested in availability? Ideas? Send me an email or DM and we can figure things out! 🤗

📷: .stayfresh

01/22/2024

Love is in the airrrrrrrr! 🫶🏾♥️🫖🧁🍰

Our friends over at Fatcat Baking curated a lovely High Noon Tea Box for 2. 😍

Head over to fatcatbaking.com and order yours in time for the lovey dovey day!

🌱💖 Love is in the air, and so is the aroma of our NEW Valentine’s Day menu! 🍰✨ Indulge in guilt-free sweetness with our irresistible vegan treats.
From fan favorite naughty message heart-shaped cakes to a tea for two box featuring tea from and southern style biscuits from , enough to make your Bridgerton obsessed hearts sing!
We’ve crafted each dessert with love and compassion. Tag your favorite someone and join us in savoring love that’s as sweet as our cruelty-free confections!
Menu is live on our website.
🧁❤️

01/04/2024

We’re restocked with our friends over at BeeKind Syracuse 🫶🏾

Restock on ! Three delicious blends to choose from: New Apartment, Chai and Damn, Gina! ❤️

12/26/2023

Long story short: I’ve decided not to reopen the tea shop. 🤎

As energizing as the tea shop was while it was open, it also took A LOT of work. Looking back - I don’t even know how I did that for as long as I did. And while pregnant? Whew chile, lol.

The closing of our weekend tea shop is both thoughtful and intentional. I want nothing more than to slow down and enjoy my family. We deserve it.

I’m actively choosing rest because if I let it, both capitalism and entrepreneurship will run me into the ground and keep me there.

What a blessing it is to have held a space as unique as the tea shop for this long. I quite literally cannot express enough gratitude.

I believe deeply in the freedom to choose, if you know me - you know this. This tea shop what I wanted, I did it. I’m so proud of that. I’m so thankful to everyone that helped make that real.

But I’m also proud of having the courage to put things down when they get too heavy. And that is all this is.

Yes, I still sell tea online and will continue to do so.

Yes, I can offer wholesale loose leaf tea (bulk and/or retail ready).

Yes, you can rent the tea shop space anytime through June 2024.

Yes, I will miss all of you DEEPLY. ♥️🥹

Thank you all so much for having tea with me. Raising my tea cup to the end of an era. ☕️ I still can’t wait to have tea with you - this time, just from home. ✨

With love,

Kahs

11/21/2023

We’ve missed you so much we’ve decided to collaborate with .cocktailkitchen for a high tea … PARTY. 🥳 We’ll be there with a wide selection of blends expertly brewed to perfection!

Emerald Cocktail Kitchen is located at 1333 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY and their charming venue is the perfect setting for this unforgettable experience.

Immerse yourself in the elegant ambiance as you sip on your favorite tea, accompanied by delectable pastries and finger sandwiches. Whether you’re a tea connoisseur or simply enjoy a cozy gathering, our event promises to satisfy your taste buds and create lasting memories.

Don’t miss the chance to try unique tea flavors and mingle with fellow tea enthusiasts. Reserve your spot now for the High Tea Party with 210 Teas & Emerald Cocktail Kitchen!

🎟️ LINK: https://tr.ee/jCYFLUnkik

This is a 21+ event. Emerald Cocktail Kitchen reserves the right to check ID’s upon arrival. Tickets for this event are Non-Refundable 48 hours prior to this event. Any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to emeraldcnyevents[at]gmail.com.