In central Vermont, businesses forge connection through herbal brews

By: Grace Taylor

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 1,651

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago


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Additional reporting by Tracy Brannstrom, Bridge staff reporter

Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, for the Bridge

In central Vermont, community flourishes with something as simple as a cup of tea.

Refreshing beverages sold at the Barre Farmers Market, herbaceous sips shared between friends at a Barre coworking table, or brewed slowly for eager learners in a Plainfield tea hut — the tea-drinking ritual stretches back centuries and continues to …

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