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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 13h

You are invited to All Hallows Lee: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll! Organized by @Berkshire_Moonlit_Markets We'll be there with our ExtraSpecial Products! Saturday October 17th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm 📍 Downtown Lee Park Green. Corner of Park Street & Main Street in Lee MA

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Every community trip gives us the chance to explore, learn, connect, and discover new things together 🧡 But don’t just take it from us … We asked our participants how community helps them grow!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A little iced tea, a good hat, and we are good to go! 🧢 Shop EST hats in store or online! 🧡

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Fiona Kerr, Retail and Guest Services Manager at Naumkeag, stopped by EST to pick up our Gluten-Free Pumpkin Brownies! They’re headed to The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show! We’re so excited to partner with Naumkeag and have our brownies be part of this beloved local celebration. 🍂☕ #naumkeag

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cozy season called… and we answered with tea 🍂🫖 Meet our fall drink specials! From pumpkin spice to banana maple to creamy matcha, there’s a little something for every fall mood. Stop by our Housatonic location to try them for yourself! 📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, Mass #brewbelonging

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are so happy to celebrate Mike as our Employee of the Month! He’s always ready to lend a hand, support his teammates, and bring great energy to EST. And of course, we can’t forget his drumming talent! He always knows how to keep the beat! 🥁🎶 Congratulations, Mike! 🫖✨

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pssst... there are new teas at EST! Two new Tiesta Tea flavors have joined the tea party 🫖 Swipe to see what they are all about ! Ready for a sip? Find us at 📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, Mass 📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, Mass #tiestatea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fall is here, and we’re welcoming the season with S’more Love! 🍂 S'more Love is more than just a tea, it’s a reminder that little acts of kindness can make a big difference. There’s always room for S’more Love. How will you spread it? 🫖

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thanks for the lovely review! 🧡💙☕️💜❤️ Come visit! Or shop online. www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/... #brewbelonging #teahouse #communitea #positivitea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We're a nonprofit organization. That means that what we earn through instore and online sales goes back into ExtraSpecialTeas to keep us brewing tea and #communitea in the Berkshires and beyond. Or shop: www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/...

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We asked "How would you describe ExtraSpecialTeas in one or two words?" This is what our friends said on our socials. Thank youououou! #brewbelonging #bekind #drinktea #communitea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Thanks for the lovely review! 🧡💙☕️💜❤️ Come visit! Or shop online: www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/... #brewbelonging #teahouse #communitea #positivitea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What are you doing Monday - Friday, hmmmm? 🤗 You need to eat, right? We have delicious gluten-free food at ExtraSpecialTeas in Housatonic. Menu: www.extraspecialteas.org/pages/housat... Then leave us a nice review on Google: ExtraSpecialTeas Housatonic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

👋 If you could describe ExtraSpecialTeas in a word or two, what words would you use? Drop in the comments, please. #brewbelonging

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

You can enjoy your tea — or coffee, that's okay — in our #brewbelonging mug. Buy online or in store. 💙💜☕️❤️🧡 PS If you can't find a product on our website, contact us! www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/...

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Chai Love Tiesta Tea, anyone? Why, yes. Thanks, Brie! 💙🫖🧡 #brewbelonging

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Good tea. Good people. Good vibes. 🧡 🫖💜 At our teahouses, every cup is an invitation to connect, belong, and share a little joy. Come enjoy something tea-licious, meet our wonderful team, and be part of a community where everyone has a place at the table. www.extraspecialteas.org

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Allegra is our tea-riffic Employee of the Month. She reminds us every day that you can work hard, have fun, and enjoy the journey. Thanks for always learning, helping and cracking jokes, Allegra! #brewbelonging #pupose #possibility #employeeofthemonth

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's a wrap! Our new van looks ExtraAmazing adorned with our positive and joyous branding. Thank you to the donors who made this purchase possible + Go Graphics + board member Ann Odell, brand and creative strategist, BB Creative + board member Joe Harrington for his connections. 💙🧡❤️

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our marketing class went to visit Phil, our own Al's brother!, owner of Bagel and Brew in Lenox. We had a great time, got a tour of his restaurant, and ate some reallllllly delicious bagels. We like your connections, Al! 😃 [L-R] Al! Phil! Dan! Patrick! Brie! Sonali! #brewbelonging #communitea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join us for music + tea + good company every Thursday this summer! ✔️ Adirondack chairs ✔️ Shade ✔️ Sunshine ✔️ iced or bubble tea ✔️ Our famous gluten-free brownies + more You can also enjoy our Great Barrington tea garden Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. #brewbelonging #greatbarrington #intheberkshires

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Need music, tea + great company? 😎 It's a tea-riffic day to spend time sipping iced + bubble teas in our Great Barrington tea garden! In fact, every Thursday this summer Peter will play tunes while we lounge around in the shade. See you soon! ❤️🧡🧋💙💜

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

💙🤍❤️ Have fun on this 250th Fourth of July! See you on Monday! #brewbelonging

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Come have a cup of tea (or iced tea or bubble tea) in our tea garden. Best kept secret in Great Barrington! PS: we're open Monday - Friday this week!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

✔️ Adirondack chairs ✔️ Shade ✔️ Sunshine ✔️ iced or bubble tea ✔️ Our famous gluten-free brownies + more Enjoy our Great Barrington tea garden Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. www.extraspecialteas.org

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

☀️ We close at 12:30pm today for our Staff Summer BBQ! ☀️ Friday, June 19, our staff and participants will enjoy a special afternoon together. We believe that building community and celebrating the incredible people who make our mission possible is just as important as the work we do every day.

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Dads like tea and positivity! Shop for dear old dad Monday - Friday, 10 - 4pm. 📍2 Elm Street, Great Barrington 📍226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Need music, tea + great company? 😎 It's a tea-riffic day to spend time sipping iced and bubble teas in our Great Barrington tea garden! In fact, every Thursday this summer Peter will play tunes while we lounge around in the shade. See you soon! ❤️🧡🧋💙💜

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Drop your favorite happy emoji in the comments for this guy! 😃 Heou is an outstanding employee who shows up with purpose and positivity every day. #superstar #brewbelonging

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We’ve got swag ☕💙 From cozy hoodies to totes, tees, and hats — find your merch vibe at our ExtraSpecialTeas teahouses ✨ #brewbelonging PS You can also shop online! www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/... 📸 Lindsay

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Enjoy your tea + gluten-free bakes in our Great Barrington garden. 💜☕️🧋💙

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Check out our afternoon tea! Served Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 3:30pm at ExtraSpecialTeas Housatonic, 226 Pleasant Street. Gluten-free menu: www.extraspecialteas.org/pages/housat... #nomnom #brewbelonging #afternoontea #glutenfree #intheberkshires

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

“For some participants, this is a safe haven. Others have aspired to do something else, so we’re a stepping stone for them—and that’s fine, too.” —Cherri Sanes, Co-Founder 📸 Christina Lane Photography

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Inclusion + Iced tea. Purpose + hot tea. Possibility + bubble tea. Come visit! 🧡🫖💜 📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA 📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, MA (breakfast, lunch + afternoon tea) 🔗 buff.ly/j4VOAhL #brewbelonging #inclusion #purpose #possibility #tea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

⭐️ Dan’s our May Employeeof the Month! ⭐️ Hard worker, great blog writer and deliverer of great customer service. ⭐️ He’s a star inside and outside of our teahouse. ⭐️ Thanks, Dan!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Love to all the moms + caring influencers in the lives of ExtraSpecial people...+ everyone else! Treat yourself however you can, including a cup of tea! Mwah!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Who has a mom who's also their best friend? This ring tray is cute—so are all the other Natural Life and ExtraSpecialTeas signature products. Get your shop on for mom! Natural Life products are in our teahouses. EST swag is in teahouses + online. www.extraspecialteas.org/collections/...

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We delivered our very first wholesale order to Roadside Cafe in Monterey—and enjoyed a delicious breakfast while we were there! Stop by and treat yourself to our signature shortbread cookies and Tea Bones, now available at their café. #communitea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Here's a heartfelt conversation with Lucy, a beloved member of the EST community, about identity, courage + belonging. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of being seen, supported + celebrated for exactly who you are. 💜❤️☕️🧡💙

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Every sip supports possibility. Come visit! 🧡🫖💜 📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA 📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, MA 🔗 buff.ly/j4VOAhL #brewbelonging #inclusion #purpose #possibility #tea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Keira was April's Employee of the Month. She puts the bubble in bubble tea! 🧡🫖💙 Keira's a hard and reliable worker. We love watching her blossom! Who will be May's Employee of the Month? Stay tuned!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Ahhhhh. Relax with our Spa Gift Boxes. Each box includes a tea-infused tea-lite tin candle, package of two soaps, and a bath brew. Choose from Courage, Dream, Love, or Possible. Shop online or come visit our teahouses in Great Barrington + Housatonic. #teainfused #supportnonprofits #inclusion

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Snag some of our signature merch available tomorrow at our Blue Birthday Party, 11 - 3 at ExtraSpecialTeas, 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, Massachusetts. #brewbelonging #lightitupblue #autismacceptance

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We're tea-licious. Come visit! 🧡🫖💜 📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA 📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, MA 🔗 buff.ly/j4VOAhL #brewbelonging #inclusion #purpose #possibility #tea

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

What happens when there are no opportunities? ExtraSpecialTeas began with that question 10 years ago. What started as a small tea shop has grown into something greater than we ever imagined — a place where people work + belong. Help us build the next 10 years! givebutter.com/10-years-bre...

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Autism acceptance begins with kindness. Kindness slows us down, listens a little longer, and meets people exactly where they are. In our teahouse, kindness shapes everything—from how we work together to how we welcome each guest. It creates space for every voice, every pace, every way of being.

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Celebrate the OG EST employees: Cherri, Kristen + Alicia! Our podcast crew interviews them, chats about Autism Acceptance Month + our annual Blue Birthday Party on April 18th + more! Listen today! And subscribe! buff.ly/ayxXbhI

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Whether they're in our professional kitchen mixing up Rosemary Almonds or using a giant mixer for gluten-free baked goods or behind the tea bar brewing tea, our participants are active, productive and always part of a team.

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Doggo visit. Someone get that good boy a Tea Bones Dog Biscuit!

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ExtraSpecialTeas @extraspecialteas.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Acceptance builds workplaces where individuals with autism and different abilities are not only included, but empowered. Acceptance recognizes strengths, honors individuality, and builds environments where people can thrive on their own terms.

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