Today we’d like to introduce you to Barbara Wall.
Hi Barbara, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’m Barbara Wall. I am the owner of Enchanted Tea Lounge. I was born in Mississippi but raised here in Memphis. I love vintage pieces, heirlooms, and art. I am an artist and love making jewelry. I love drinking tea. One of my favorite pastimes is having afternoon tea. Afternoon tea creates an atmosphere, an aura of grace and elegance, and an institution of relaxation. I opened the tea lounge so other people who love tea can come out, relax and have a cup of tea.
Enchanted Tea Lounge is also co-owned by Stephanie Moss. She is a local realtor and investor.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
We’re leasing an older building. Some of the struggles we had to overcome along the way were building a kitchen and bringing the building up to code.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am an author, entrepreneur, and certified holistic life coach. I am also a wife and mother of four. I was a law enforcement officer for 20 years. I create heirloom-quality jewelry and create custom tea blends.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
According to the Tea Association of the USA, the (wholesale) value of the US tea industry was $10.84 billion dollars.
Tea is found in almost 80% of US households, and Americans consume over 3.6 billion gallons (80 billion servings) of tea; that’s about 250 servings of tea per year per capita as tea is dramatically increasing in popularity. It is often the health benefits of tea that get them curious, but once they try it, they are finding they truly enjoy it. Also, tea gives people an opportunity to wind down and take some quality time for themselves.
Pricing:
- Royal Tea (comes with champagne) $50
- Afternoon Tea $40
- Children’s Tea $30
- We also sell loose teas and hot tea to go
- Lunch is served daily 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.enchantedtealounge.com
- Instagram: Enchanted Tea Lounge
- Facebook: Enchanted Tea Lounge
- Other: https://enchanted-tea-lounge.resos.com/booking
