About Me
I grew up in a little Wyoming town called Encampment — the kind of place where everyone knew your name, the air smelled like pine and sunshine, and life moved at the slow rhythm of small-town days.
One of my favorite places in the world was The Sugar Bowl Soda Fountain. It was more than just a shop — it was where stories were shared, laughter echoed, and time seemed to pause long enough to let the moments soak in. My grandma and my aunt would take me there for a treat, and I can still remember the clinking of glasses, the stools at the counter, and that sweet feeling of belonging.
Those memories stayed with me. Even as life carried me far from Wyoming, that sense of warmth, comfort, and togetherness has always called me home — not to a place, but to a feeling.
That’s what The Sugar Bowl Tea Collection was born from — the idea that every cup of tea could hold a story, a memory, or a quiet reminder to slow down. Each blend is inspired by the people and places that shaped me, from mountain mornings to kitchen-table conversations.
I believe tea is more than just something you sip — it’s something that connects us. It brings warmth when life feels cold, comfort when the world moves too fast, and a bit of nostalgia when we need to remember where we came from.
So welcome to The Sugar Bowl Collection.
Pour a cup, take a breath, and stay awhile. There’s a story in every sip — maybe even yours.
— Teresa Bender
Founder, The Sugar Bowl Collection