There is a yellow door on the corner of the street. The atmosphere there is warm and inviting.
Read moreThe Yellow Door by Kara Curtin
The Silver Lining in Self-Isolation
At ExtraSpecialTeas, we always like to see the silver lining in any challenge…. Many parents of kids with autism, or other special needs, have been self-isolating for our children’s benefit for years. For 12 years our family lived in the...
Read moreDreams Come True!
Welcome to our newly launched blog – “In the Bubble” for ExtraSpecialTeas “EST.” You’ve probably noticed how we use bubbles in the graphics in our tea house and images we share on social media. Even our logo...
Read moreDan asks, “How’s Your New Year?”
Wow! 2020 right!? How’s YOUR new year going? Awesome sauce! Everything’s been pretty much ship shape in our tea house doing good. Yep just the little perk everyone needs. Here’s one quick survey for anybody that’s into bubble tea: Do you...
Read moreSpread The Warmth Berkshires
Join ExtraSpecialTeas and “Spread the Warmth” on January 16 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. (NOTE: jump to the bottom if you’d like to watch our interview with WETN Albany) For many of us, the holiday season makes us feel warm and fuzzy. With your...
Read moreMosey Over to ExtraSpecial Teas Now & For The Holidays
By Dan Waite With our employees doing their jobs fantastically, the tea house is making huge progress! We have more projects coming to spread holiday cheer. Honestly, it was just last week our participants made gift baskets of our products. Of...
Read moreSummer is officially happening, says Dan
Well, summer is officially happening. We’re doing remarkably perfect. Construction is almost finished. [Editors Note: We’ve had construction going on – Great Barrington has upgraded our street and the sidewalk, which is...
Read moreThe Gift of Ukuleles from Magic Fluke
Magic Fluke donated two custom ukuleles to ExtraSpecialTeas…and music ensued!
Read moreOn the Last Day of April
What is “special” about a “special needs person” is not always apparent. This is especially true for someone challenged by autism.
Read moreTeahouse Update from Dan!
Things have been going well at ExtraSpecialTeas: all of our workers right on the ball! Read the rest of Dan’s blog post!
Read moreThe Blue Party on April 6!
ExtraSpecialTeas will celebrate its 3rd birthday and bring awareness to autism spectrum disorder on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11 – 4. Join us!
Read moreDan and ExtraSpecialTeas Are Ready for Christmas! You?
by Dan With Christmas around the bend our supplies have proceeded to be updated. Meaning holidays make everybody happy not to mention fact of knowing a ton of people enjoy parties. YAY!!! On things other than that: quite recently our music group...
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