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Steep Right Up™

It's always time for tea!

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About Us

Steep Right Up is a family-owned & operated business. We offer a wide selection of loose leaf teas from around the world. In addition to the many pre-blended teas, we also offer a custom lending service to our clients.

About The Crazy Tea Lady:

Melodie (AKA The Crazy Tea Lady) is a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is an entrepreneur with a creative spirit. She enjoys a good cup of coffee or tea and is always willing to share. Melodie is the founding owner of Steep Right Up (formerly known as Tea, Cup & Kettle). She is a Certified Professional Aromatherapist and an Herbalist for nearly 30 years and has brought her experience and knowledge of oils and herbs to the business of tea. She has taken the time over the years to expand her knowledge of teas, herbs, and blending through reading, taking classes, and personal experience through trial & error. She takes her time creating her blends and loves the challenge of creating custom blends for her customers and for a cause.

When The Tea Lady is not working on her business she is spending time with her family. She has a husband, 4 boys (all grown), and so far 4 grandchildren (with a new bundle of joy on the way). She also enjoys reading, crocheting, and Bible journaling. All of which go perfectly with a nice cup of tea.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to procure premium loose leaf teas, herbs, and spices from around the world that are sure to bring enjoyment and healthy beverage alternatives to our customers near and far. It is our desire to introduce the love of tea to as many as we can. We’re looking forward to brightening your day one cup and one sip at a time!

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tealady@steeprightup.com
919-562-5440

Drop a pic of your favorite teacup in the comments Drop a pic of your favorite teacup in the comments below!!!!

I’m currently enjoying a cup of our Phenomenal Woman tea in my favorite tea mug from Pumpkin Center Pottery sweetened with honey from Hank E. Panky Farm & Soap Shop

#hankepankyfarmandsoapshop  #pumpkincenterpottery #favoriteteacup #phenomenalwoman #looseleaftea #tealover #teacup #blacktea
Empow[her] & Phenomenal Woman are two tea blends c Empow[her] & Phenomenal Woman are two tea blends created in response to goimagine.com 's February Theme Challenge which was to Celebrate Women! International Women’s Day (March) is a day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women around the globe. 

With this in mind we created both blends using a base of Organic Rwandan Black tea because it is produced by a co-op of 4,500 farmers who primarily employ women.  It has candied flavor notes and walnut which blends so well with the inclusions we selected.  We know women love strawberries, chocolate, and spicy notes of cinnamon and clove.  But we also wanted to add some rose petals.  Empow[her] & Phenomenal Woman labels both incorporate the power color RED and a quote from Maya Angelou (an actress, producer, writer, speaker, and civil rights activist, to name a few of her accomplishments). Be sure to google Maya Angelou for more information on this Empowered, Phenominal Woman!!!

Enjoy your tea…..honor the women in your life…..surround yourself with PHENOMENAL women!!!

both of these blends are now available to order at: www.SteepRightUpNC.com 

#phenomenalwoman #empowerher #womansday #celebratewomen #goimagine #blacktea #rwandanblacktea #chocolatetea #strawberries #rosepetals #fruittea #looseleaftea #handblendedtea #handmade #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomenownedbusiness #womanowned #shoplocal #raleighnc #wendellnc #knightdalenc #claytonnc #tealover
Journal your tea adventures!!! Are you a tea love Journal your tea adventures!!!

Are you a tea lover?  Do you love trying a variety of teas? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to keep track of what you liked and what you didn't like?

We are now stocking "Taste of Tea Journey"!!! It's a 208 page paperback book that is designed to be used to keep track of the teas you've tried.  Keep record of the teas, the companies they come from, flavor notes, prices, and more.  And there's even a recipe section in the back of the book with a few starter recipes to try along with space to make note of and keep track of any recipes you create. 

Keep track of your favorite teas.  This book is available for purchase at www.SteepRightUp.com 

#teajournal #teaadventures #teajourney #tasteoftea #tealife #tealove #teatime #timefortea #tasteofteajourney #steeprightup #blacktea #greentea #herbaltisane #herbaltea #teablends #tearecipes
NEW TEA!!!!! I am so excited to introduce this new NEW TEA!!!!! I am so excited to introduce this new tea.....it's called "Creativi-Tea". This new tea has been inspired by PANTONE's color of the year for 2022: Very Peri. 

This one is special for sure.  It is a PURPLE tea (as opposed to black, green, oolong, white, etc). It comes from the same plant just a different varietal.  The leaves have a purplish hue rather than being green.  It has a very delicate flavor.  Less caffeine than green tea but just slightly more than white.  It pairs really well with fruity flavors so would make a great dessert tea. 

You can find this tea at (and read more about it): https://steeprightup.goimagine.com/home-and-living/pantry/creativi-tea/

#purpletea #looseleaftea #veryperi #creativitea #kenyanpurpletea #tealife #fruitytea #teatime #goimagine #goimaginesellers #goimagineshops #goimaginelife #goimaginehandmade #goimaginemaker
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Come join us for Tea Tasting & a visit with Santa. Come join us for Tea Tasting & a visit with Santa. Saturday, December 11th. 3pm-7pm. Taste some delicious teas. Shop local. Visit with Santa (bring the kids & their lists). 

#looseleqftea #santa #teatasting #holidayseason #holidayshopping #christmasgifts #christmastea #shoplocalselma #shoplocalnc #buyhandmade #supportsmallbusiness #selmanc
What’s even better than relaxing with your fave What’s even better than relaxing with your fave cup of tea?  Soaking in the tub full of a relaxing bath blend. Tub Teas coming next week!!!! Each bag has 4 pre-filled bags (1 for each bath). The outer bag is reusable cotton fabric. You’re gonna LOVE our bath blends. 

#bathtea #tubbytea #tubtea #herbalbath #looseleaftea #teatime #bathtime #tealife #teaaddict
Sadly we will be unable to attend this event tomor Sadly we will be unable to attend this event tomorrow. But we encourage everyone to go out and enjoy a day of fun and shop with the local vendors and artisans.
Holiday Cup Cozies Available beginning November 5t Holiday Cup Cozies Available beginning November 5th. Color options: Peppermint Candy, Wintergreen, Christmas Red, Christmas Green, or Evergreen (white and green mix). All hand-crocheted. Available with teabag tag crocheted on or without. 

#handcrafted #handmade #teacupcozy #mugcozy  #buyhandmade #supportsmallbusiness  #shoplocal #madeinNC #crocheted #holidaygifts #christmasgifts #shoplocalnc #goimagineshops #goimaginehandmade #goimaginelife #goimagineseller
Teacup & mug cozy….crocheted. Available starting Teacup & mug cozy….crocheted. Available starting November 1st. Handcrafted 100% cotton. Machine washable. 2 sizes available (small fits 8-12 oz cups, regular fits 16-18 oz cups). Other sizes available upon request. Multiple colors available. 

#handmade #cotton #washable #teacupcozy #mugcozy #mugcozycrochet #looseleaftea #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #shoplocalraleighnc #herbaltea #teaaccessories #madeinUSA #madeinNC
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