Old Barrel Tea Company 2041 South Plaza Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104

"Time to spill the tea! Too bad because it is delicious and nutritious. This "women and family owned" company of fake feminists go by Huffmon, the family name of their respective husbands. It's merely a piece of an empire owned by this neoliberal wealthy family. I was fired for supporting Palestine. If that doesn't tell you all you need to know about their ethics; they also paid starvation wages, constantly cut hours, and spied on their employees. The door had to remain open no matter what the weather conditions, and I was forced to remove the holiday paint outside in the snow. The store manager is the worst I've ever had! Everything was communicated remotely while workers were in the store alone, yet sales associates were given responsibilities of key holders without the difference in pay. Don't believe the facade of "chari-tea"- those are big tax write offs and virtue signaling above all else."

"This is the coolest little tea shop. We always love stopping by old Daryl tea Company whenever we’re in Albuquerque or Ruidoso. I heard they just put up another location in Albuquerque which is great. The staff was super friendly and informative. The free tea samples we're all very tasty and you can even buy on to go. They blend their own teas and offer a nice variety. The store itself was very warm and inviting and there are so many cool items and displays. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable too. I highly recommend this place"

"My son introduced me to this tea shop in Albuquerque, NM. I absolutely loved it. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have so many different teas and blend. My favorite is a seasonal blend called Winter Cabin. When you go ask to try their flavored honeys as well. You will be hooked!"

"Great little tea shop, I picked up some Wild Strawberry while I was visiting Albuquerque for work. Great flavor, it was excellent hot or iced."

"Stopped by this shop and I'm so glad I did. They have the most amazing selection of teas and other goodies. I was able to sample some tea and their vanilla honey (yum!). It was great service and great quality. I left with two tins of tea and a jar of that awesome vanilla honey!"