TEA TIME

Our 6 Favorite Tea Services in Houston

From afternoon tea at Kiran’s to high tea at Hotel Granduca, here are our favorite spots for sipping tea—and spilling it—in Houston.

03/03/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Kicked Into High Gear

Popular Beverage Producer Gives Local Food Businesses a Lift

Kickin' Kombucha is helping out small businesses through its distribution network.

06/23/2020 By Meredith Nudo

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Forget Eggnog, There's a New Holiday Drink In Town: Ponche

The Picos's Mexican punch recipe will warm you right up.

12/04/2017 By Alice Levitt

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Houston Now Has Its Own Native Tea Company

Wild South Tea uses leaves from the native Texan yaupon tree—considered a pest to ranchers—to create a tea called cassina.

10/02/2017 By Cara Maines

Apples to Alcohol

Houston’s First Cidery Will Change Everything You Know About Hard Cider

Opening The Permann’s Cider Company allowed a recently-widowed accountant to flip the script on grief.

07/20/2017 By Kyndall Krist

Recipe

You're Going to Want to Make This Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Cacao & Cardamom owner Annie Rupani shares her secret recipe for the coziest cup of cocoa around.

11/29/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

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At Moving Sidewalk, a Punchy Way to Celebrate the Holidays

Don't knock the eggy Tom & Jerry punch until you've tried it.

11/21/2016 By Jenna K. White

Meet Your Maker

Slow Food Houston and Nice Winery Introduce Drinkers to Local Producers

Find your one true beverage love.

10/14/2016 By Mellanie Perez

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Flowchart: What Should You Be Drinking This Summer?

A handy guide to solving at least one of life's biggest questions

06/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt Illustrations by Tanyia Johnson

Stay Frosty

11 Drinks Every Houstonian Must Know

It's not just the air conditioning that gets us through the summers—it's the cold drinks, too.

04/07/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Good to the Last Drop

Where to Grab a Free Cup of Joe for National Coffee Day

Bottoms up!

09/29/2015 By Sara Samora

Pet Peeves

Of Pools and Puddles: Whither the Bev Nap?

What ever happened to giving customers a coaster with their drinks?

09/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Buzz

Cool Down and Perk Up: Houston's 10 Best Iced Coffees

Stay cool and caffeinated at the same time with this batch of brisk brews.

07/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Sweet Stuff

The City's Most Decadent Milkshake Is at Cacao & Cardamom

Frozen drinking chocolate is the solution to a season that's not quite ready for hot chocolate.

09/09/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

When Life Gives You Lemons

Lemonade Stand a Round

With summer coming, a guide to the most interesting lemon-based refreshments around town.

04/22/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

Houstonia Magazine

Beverages

Our 6 Favorite Tea Services in Houston

Popular Beverage Producer Gives Local Food Businesses a Lift

Forget Eggnog, There's a New Holiday Drink In Town: Ponche

Houston Now Has Its Own Native Tea Company

Houston’s First Cidery Will Change Everything You Know About Hard Cider

You're Going to Want to Make This Cardamom Hot Chocolate

At Moving Sidewalk, a Punchy Way to Celebrate the Holidays

Slow Food Houston and Nice Winery Introduce Drinkers to Local Producers

Flowchart: What Should You Be Drinking This Summer?

11 Drinks Every Houstonian Must Know

Where to Grab a Free Cup of Joe for National Coffee Day

Of Pools and Puddles: Whither the Bev Nap?

Cool Down and Perk Up: Houston's 10 Best Iced Coffees

The City's Most Decadent Milkshake Is at Cacao & Cardamom

Lemonade Stand a Round