Asheville, NC, September 3, 2025
News Summary
Asheville Tea Company is set to reintroduce popular seasonal blends for fall, including Pumpkin Pie Chai and Spiced Apple Butter, following recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. The company, known for its locally sourced ingredients, is rebuilding its facility and forging community connections through fundraising initiatives. Despite challenges, Asheville Tea Company is focused on customer relationships as it prepares for future production and expansion.
Asheville – Asheville Tea Company is reviving its popular seasonal blends as it prepares for the fall season, following a devastating loss due to Hurricane Helene. The company, which focuses on sourcing local and sustainable ingredients from the Southern Appalachian region, is reintroducing teas inspired by autumn’s harvests and comforting warm drinks.
Among this year’s seasonal offerings are Pumpkin Pie Chai and Spiced Apple Butter. The Pumpkin Pie Chai blends organic black tea with real pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and clove, providing a hearty flavor tailored for the season. The Spiced Apple Butter, a caffeine-free option, features a blend of apples, rooibos, cinnamon, and warming spices, perfect for cozy evenings.
The Asheville Tea Company, founded in 2016, quickly gained popularity for highlighting exquisite regional flavors and connecting with local farmers. However, the company faced a significant setback when floods from Hurricane Helene completely destroyed its facility on September 27, 2024. Since then, Asheville Tea Company has collaborated with co-packers to sustain its operations during the rebuilding phase, and a new production space is anticipated to open by 2026.
Following the hurricane, Asheville Tea Company shifted its communications strategy to ensure transparency with its customers about the business’s challenges. This included using social media to keep consumers informed even during the communication breakdowns that occurred after the storm. To further support its recovery, the company initiated a crowdfunding campaign and received significant assistance from the community, which rallied to help during this difficult time.
During the rebuilding of its facility, Asheville Tea Company temporarily partnered with Sarjesa, a tea company based in Calgary, to manufacture tea bags. They shipped ingredients to Sarjesa for production and then received the finished products back in North Carolina. Despite the challenges, the company has six employees and plans to expand back to eleven by early 2026 as they ramp up production.
As they prepare to fill spring orders and continue to offer pre-sale options through their website, Asheville Tea Company remains focused on maintaining strong customer relationships. The company emphasizes that these relationships have helped them navigate adversity effectively. In support of their rebuilding efforts, a family-friendly fundraiser event called Rebuild + Regrow is scheduled at Haywood Common and The Whale, featuring craft tea tastings and other engaging activities.
Currently, Asheville Tea Company operates out of AB Tech’s Small Business Center in Candler while continuing its recovery efforts after the massive flood. Remarkably, the company has not only survived the recent hurricane but also weathered the challenges presented by the global pandemic over the past few years.
Key Features of Asheville Tea Company’s Recovery Efforts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Offerings | Pumpkin Pie Chai, Spiced Apple Butter |
| Focus on Local Ingredients | Ingredients sourced from the Southern Appalachian region |
| Post-Hurricane Operations | Temporary partnership with Sarjesa for production |
| Community Support | Fundraising event scheduled; crowdfunding campaign initiated |
| Workforce Plans | Expanding from 6 to 11 employees by early 2026 |
FAQ
What seasonal teas does Asheville Tea Company offer?
Asheville Tea Company offers Pumpkin Pie Chai and Spiced Apple Butter as part of their seasonal blends for fall.
How has the company continued production after the hurricane?
They have collaborated with co-packers and temporarily partnered with Sarjesa from Calgary to continue tea production.
What initiatives have they taken for community support?
They launched a crowdfunding campaign and are hosting a fundraiser event called Rebuild + Regrow to support their recovery.
Where is Asheville Tea Company currently operational?
The company is currently operating from AB Tech’s Small Business Center in Candler while rebuilding their facility.
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HERE Resources
Asheville Tea Company Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene
Additional Resources
- MyFox8: Asheville Tea Company Releases Fall Flavors
- World Tea News: How Asheville Tea Company Rebuilt After Disaster
- WLOS: Asheville Tea Company Perseveres After Hurricane Helene
- Google Search: Asheville Tea Company
- Wikipedia: Tea
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