Houston’s newest Employee of the Month is Julio Gutierrez. But we’re sure that title’s just routine for this Houston’s employee who has been working for the company for 19 years! When we asked Julio what about the job has kept him with us for so long, he explained that he loves staying active. “I’m always…
1883 was a significant year for the world menu. When French herbalist Philibert Routin selected his collection of 35 plant species from the Alps, he did more than create Chambéry Vermouth; he sparked a revolution in the world’s perception of aroma and flavor. Today is not that different from so many years ago. Modern consumers…
Steven Smith Teamaker (sometimes referred to as Smith Tea) was founded by tea visionary, Steven Smith, to introduce Americans to a new, superior product that would heighten their palates and capture the imagination Smith had refined with his many years in the industry. After co-founding Stash Tea, and then the becoming the mastermind behind Tazo…
It was in March 2018 when Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, passed away. The creature that had been guarded 24 hours a day via watchtower, drone, and armed guard likely would have otherwise been a victim of poaching like the other members of its species. Instead, Sudan eventually succumbed to old age, and…
If you’ve ever looked at the fruitier side of a Starbucks menu, then you’re probably familiar with the drink that was introduced by the specialty coffee chain: refreshers. The beverage combines real fruit juice with green coffee extract to provide a delightful and energizing experience. Since these refreshers have grown in popularity, a few have…
We know that there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but sometimes a little chocolate goes a long way. It just so happens that a few of Houston’s vendors offer products that pair exceptionally well with cocoa, so we thought we’d share a few of them ahead of the upcoming holiday. Who knows?…
Along with a new year, January brings with it a whole lot of flavor! This month is also known as National Hot Tea Month. Now, we know that not everyone is a fan of tea, but as a growing trend amongst the beverage market, there are plenty of people clamoring for the next best way…
It’s easy to have misconceptions about how to appropriately care for coffee equipment. Oftentimes it’s smooth, bright, and reflective on the outside, giving the impression that it’s clean. We may occasionally wipe it down to keep dust and grime off, but at a glance it doesn’t seem to require much maintenance. However, there’s so much…
Every year, a flavor takes the nation by storm, reinventing recipes with a spicy, fall favorite. Coffee, tea, baked goods, oatmeal – there’s practically no limit to what product its essence will touch next. Of course, we’re talking about Pumpkin Spice. It seems like you can’t step outside without encountering the aroma and the flavor…
We know that when the weather shifts, sometimes it’s easy to get down. The days become dreary and the cold starts to set in. But that doesn’t mean we have to let it! This season, instead of dreading the approach of winter, warm things up with a couple of cocktails from Mr & Mrs T’s…