Inspiring Conversations with Sydney Kincherlow of The Oatstraw Tea Company

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sydney Kincherlow.

Hi Sydney, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in Nashville, TN, consuming my summers with cooking, bake sales, and kitchen experiments. When I came of age, I enrolled myself into culinary school with no other goal than to be successful. Twelve years of long hours, countless experiences & titles, I had finally reached my goal! I also discovered this was no longer my true happiness. I stepped down from my position and spent difficult months finding my passion again. Herbal wellness allowed me to play with flavor profiles while sustaining my own physical & mental well-being. I quickly began taking herbalist courses and created my own business plan. One year later, my own passion for herbal wellness has become a tea company with a bright future.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There will always be struggles along the way, of all different proportions. The goal is to never tell yourself it’s unachievable.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about The Oatstraw Tea Company?
The Oatstraw Tea Company is a black-owned, online tea shop specializing in loose leaf tea and tea accessories. We offer sustainable packaging and practices while offering our customers a new awareness to their mind and body.

If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I was a silly little thing who loved to watch “Great Chef’s of America” on PBS and listen to U2 in my room. A real goof.

Contact Info:

• Email: oatstrawteacompany@gmail.com
• Website: www.oatstrawteacompany.com
• Instagram: @oatstrawteaco
• Facebook: @oatstrawteaco