Ring in Hot Tea Month with a Freshly Brewed Cup

Sharing tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life’s best delights. Of course, it tastes great when you’re with old friends or traveling solo, too! Whomever you happen to be with when you take your next sip, you may want to do it at one of these coffee and tea shops near Hickory, NC.  

Ring in the New Year right and celebrate Hot Tea Month with a steaming cup of your favorite beverage. Settle in and stay awhile as you drink up at these fine establishments!  

Emerson’s Coffee & Tea | Instagram

Emerson’s Coffee & Tea has built a reputation here in Hickory, and it shows. It’s not uncommon to see second-generation customers introducing Emerson’s Coffee & Tea to their kids—a testament to their enduring appeal and sense of customer service.

You can celebrate Hot Tea Month with a cup of their tea, but you may return for a taste of their coffee. Their emporium includes 32 bins of fresh roasted beans from the world over. They’re gearing up for more alternative brewing methods and can serve pour-over coffee at your request!

Taproot Coffee | Instagram

Serving the Foothills of North Carolina with incredible hot beverages, Taproot Coffee is the perfect place to get your tea fix. Owned and operated by Malachi, this establishment does things a bit…differently.

They don’t work out of a traditional establishment—it’s all done from their “coffee bus.” You can drink a cup of tea among a bus full of friendly, chatty regulars. Before long, you’ll make it your regular spot, too!

Taste Full Beans | Instagram

Taste Full Beans has been serving the Hickory community for more than 15 years. They’ve built quite the reputation—and a fine selection of teas—over the years. You can shop for loose leaf tea or have a cup brewed on the spot. Want to treat your taste buds to something a bit different? Try a tea latte on for size.

Start your day with a Breakfast Assam, a vibrant black tea from the Brahmaputra River Valley in eastern India. For a green tea good for your health, taste their Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearl. Fresh berries wrap around you with every sip of their Strawberry Oolong from the Fujian province.

Greet Your Tea Like an Old Friend

Tea is meant to be enjoyed intimately—with no outside distractions. Take your sweet time and warm up with a cup of hot tea at these tea shops near Hickory, NC.

January is a time for reflection, new beginnings, and a renewed focus on your health. As you celebrate Hot Tea Month, you may find tea claiming a starring role in your life for not just one month but for months and years to come!