Among the lush landscape of mountains and superb coastal views in the Tar Heel State lies the small town of Asheboro. This special and unassuming municipality just happens to contain three unique tea businesses all within a few blocks of each other. For tea lovers, this quaint town provides a welcome haven in the South. The tea served in Asheboro might not qualify as “sweet tea” unless added sweetener is your preference, but there is an innate sweetness found in the inspiring stories of the women that strive to bring their community together one cup of tea at a time.
The Table
139 S. Church Street • Asheboro, NC 27203
336-736-8628 • thetablefarmbakery.com
Vida pour Tea
412 State Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-676-4552 • vidapourtea.com
A partnership made in small-business heaven, Dustie Gregson and Sarah Chapman were destined to work together and bring happiness to their little corner of the world through comforting cups of tea and delectable fare. In 2013, Dustie opened The Table to provide a welcoming common place in the heart of Asheboro where people of all ages and backgrounds could gather, connect, and stay a while with a scrumptious pastry in hand. The restaurant owner didn’t have any experience in the food industry but grew up watching her mother prepare delicious meals for company and extend a helping hand when needed. You could say that hospitality is in her DNA. A few of Dustie’s customers, who frequently enjoyed a plethora of baked goods and a variety of tasty entrées at The Table, told her for years, “You have to meet this
