Tea Time Tales: Connecting People to Nature with Emma Canoles, Owner of Emma's Tea Spot
Meet Emma Canoles, the passionate owner of Emma's Tea Spot, a local tea shop in Baltimore offering a proper British experience with a ton of charm. As a master gardener, reiki practitioner, executive chef, and activist, Emma's lifelong dream is to connect people to nature through food and tea. Her shop is a hub of community events, including classes, movie nights, and children's activities. The menu boasts soups, salads, sandwiches, and a full tea selection, all made from scratch using local and seasonal ingredients. In just one year, Emma's Tea Spot was voted Best of Baltimore, and she now seeks a larger venue to host special events like weddings and baby showers. Emma's commitment to using authentic British products, local vendors, and seasonal or organic produce reflects her belief in making the community stronger by reconnecting people to their environment and neighbors. Through classes and events, Emma showcases her mission of sustainable and conscientious living, utilizing seasonal ingredients and homesteading practices for increased wellness.
Inside this recording, we venture into:
- A delightful journey with Emma's Teaspot as they transport you to the heart of a genuine British tea experience, combining authentic British products with locally sourced, organic ingredients to create a tantalizing blend of flavors and traditions.
- Dive into the heartwarming story behind Emma's Teaspot and their mission to cultivate a haven of tranquility and inclusivity, inviting guests to savor not just a cup of tea, but a soul-soothing moment of connection and respite within a nurturing environment.
- Join us for an inspiring conversation with Emma as she navigates the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, unraveling the challenges of conquering fears and overcoming limiting beliefs while shedding light on the pivotal role of faith and calculated risks in the exhilarating pursuit of growth and triumph.
Emma Canoles, owner of Emma's Teaspot, shares her journey of opening a tea venue in Baltimore and her commitment to using authentic British products and local, organic produce. She emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for her guests, where they can enjoy a proper British tea experience. Emma also discusses the challenges of being a business owner and the need to overcome fear and limiting beliefs in order to succeed.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
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Emma Canoles
The passionate owner of Emma's Tea Spot, a local tea shop in Baltimore offering a proper British experience with a ton of charm.