Tea and Jam Cafe

12/10/2021

Flash sale on everything in the café: Sunday 12/12 from 12-5pm!

Bring Tea & Jam home with you by buying your favorite piece of furniture or artwork. Every piece has a story 🙏

11/18/2021

Join us Saturday at 7pm for a farewell open house to celebrate Tea & Jam and every soul that has been a part of it ☮️🤍

11/17/2021

Reflecting on all the goodness that has been experienced and made here at the cafe over the years… 🍵

11/15/2021

This weekend we hosted a sound bath & Justin Craig for a wonderful guitar school recital 🎶

We are open until Saturday if you’re looking to stop by for a pot of tea!

11/06/2021

"Supporting Balanced and Healthy Lifestyles"
This is Tea & Jam's Mission Statement

Our goal is to create a fun, safe, relaxing, calm space where people can enjoy fresh, healthy food and tea while studying, meeting friends or colleagues, or just hanging out. Most people use the word "feel" when describing their experience: "I feel relaxed just walking through the door,” and "I feel refreshed and alive when I leave."

I think most folks that have visited us will agree we succeeded in this effort.

These are challenging times we live in today, especially for small businesses. We have been unable to sustain a desirable financial position and find it necessary to close our doors as of November 20, 2021. This was a difficult and emotional decision. I put my heart and soul into Tea & Jam - my close friends say it is merely an extension of me. But as they say "all good things must come to an end."

This venture was a total success. Tea & Jam impacted many people on many levels. We witnessed many friend gatherings, group study sessions, countless dates, book clubs, etc. Success is not always measured in dollars and cents. We reduced the stress level of so many, provided healthy food options for all, and put smiles on a lot of faces.

To all of our regular customers, we can't thank you enough for your loyalty, support, kind words, and beautiful conversations. You will be greatly missed.

To Nicole and In Balance Yoga, we owe much of our success to the strong and synergistic bond we share. I have so much gratitude for your generosity and creativity and unending support. Namaste!

To all employees, past and present: The impact Tea & jam has had on our employees was not part of the original conversation but I have come to realize how many young people's lives have been positively affected by working here. Deep, lifelong friendships have been forged behind the counter and in the kitchen. More than one set of roommates resulted from the employee pool. They were all drawn here by a common desire to be around like-minded people and work in a safe, fun environment. You each and every one hold a special place in my heart and I will forever be grateful for your contribution to Tea & Jam's success. I love you all so much!

As is usually the case, when one door closes in our lives, the universe opens another. I will be refocusing my attention in new and exciting areas. I have dedicated my life to one of service and healing, as I expand my practice of Shamanism, Breathwork and Sound Healing. Stay tuned...

We also witnessed some amazing and beautiful music and poetry on our open mic and jam nights. So it is fitting I leave you with a couple of my favorite blessings disguised as song lyrics:

"May the trail rise up to meet you
May your heart rejoice in song
May the skies be fair above you
As you journey ever on..."
-“Ever On” by Dan Fogelberg

"May the long time sun
Shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light
Within you
Guide your way on"
-“Long Time Sun” by Snatum Kaur

In gratitude and love - Jack Howard

11/04/2021

On Friday 11/5, we will be hosting a percentage day for Virginia Tech's Lambda Iota Mu Chapter. Their proceeds will be benefiting Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. Order your favorite tea or snack at the cafe and support wildlife education, veterinary services & rehabilitation 🙏🐾

Learn more about Lambda Iota Mu here: https://lambdaiotamuvt.weebly.com/https://lambdaiotamuvt.weebly.com/

10/30/2021

Today is SSDP at VT percentage day! Stop by the café today and all proceeds will benefit harm reduction and advocacy 🌱

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10/28/2021

Join us Sunday at 3pm for a Despacho Ceremony with our very own Brittany Folcik!

As a community, we will celebrate Dia De Los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) and honor the lives of those who have come before us.

Bring an intention to create something beautiful together 🌹

10/24/2021

Join us tomorrow for A Search for Meaning at 5pm! 🙏

10/18/2021

Our next is ... Amanda ☀️

Her favorite tea at the cafe is kukicha!

"I enjoy doing theatre, painting, and just being outside with nature. I love working at Tea & Jam because of the wonderful community! My coworkers and the regulars are some of the coolest, kindest people I’ve met and I feel so lucky to be a part of this space."

10/13/2021

This week we are serving Pumpkin Lentil Soup! 🍂

Try it today with your favorite tea! Toasttab.com/TeaJam

10/12/2021

by our very own, Gabe!

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