Old Barrel Tea Company - Durango, Colorado

Gentry

This lovely mercantile has so many fun, healthy, holistic items, it will be a challenge to accurately describe them,

Their products are mostly local, including an astounding array of loose leaf teas, several types of healing herbs, body lotions, different types of honey, vanilla bean paste, cocoa, and essential oils. There is also the traditional souvenirs like kitchy knick-knacks, and T-Shirts, with tumblers designed to support the Child Mind institute and Orphanages in Mexico.

The staff was very friendly and answered all of our questions. There's a comfortable seating area where you can people watch as you sip your delicious hot or cold beverage.
The design of the shop is whimsically fun as they had plants in gutter pipes along the walls near the sunny windows.

There are large, old fashioned barrels where tea, honey and other items are on display, and it is evident that someone spent a great deal of time arranging their wares so that they maximize space, while allowing for an airy and relaxing environment.

When perusing downtown Durango, the Old Barrel Tea Company is a must-see!

Jonathan B.

Authentic tea shop in historic Durango. Knowledgeable folk on staff, abundant tastings. As a family of five, cleared out with multiple teas and honeys for two Besides knowledgeable advice and suggestions by bar staff, everything was packed for travel home. Relaxing place to sit and chat too.

Leanna R.

Love the loose leaf teas they sell! I was looking for something natural to help with period cramps. Gaby pointed me in the right direction to Hormonal Balance. She was so knowledgeable, kind, and helpful while I asked her a million questions about the ingredients in the tea and their healing properties. Definitely coming back here!

Tara S.

We stopped in on 11-20-23 and Gabby was so amazing and sweet! She was helpful and friendly. Helped us out with a tea to try for the day. It was an Apple Crisp. The tea was so good, we came back the next day to get some to take back to Missouri with us! Certainly recommend Old Barrel to visitors and locals! If you haven’t tried them you are missing out! They even have a website so you never have to go without your favorite tea!

Jessica G.

This shop is amazing. They offer samples of most of their teas and the staff is so friendly. Gabby was so incredibly nice and made our shopping experience very enjoyable.

Mercedes R.

I was in Durango this past June/2024. One of the stops I did was at the Old Barrel Tea Co. where this young lady named Gaby let me taste some of the teas and I end up buying some of them, after Gaby explained what the teas where for. I got the leche de mamá for one of my daughters in law. If I ever go there again definitely I would stop by and hopefully Gaby would be there.

Robin

I never visit Durango without stopping here! They usually have 4 samples brewed up to try and the staff is so friendly! I highly recommend stopping here 🥰 being from NM I LOVED the green chili biscochito!!

Claire J.

I stopped in with my sister and mother. We all loved the shop! The decor was so cute and the local and women-owned products are great! We were helped by the most wonderful employee, Gabrielle. She was so kind and knowledgeable. She made great tea suggestions and let us sample the local honeys. She really made our day! We will definitely be back.