Extra Special Teas

Extra Special Teas We’re a vibrant, eclectic tea house in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We brew belonging and you can too.

Community tea house where inclusion, purpose + possibility come together for savory moments. 50+ teas; gluten-free.

2 Elm Street, Great Barrington - teas + gluten-free bakes
226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic: breakfast, lunch + afternoon tea We explore new possibilities to experience tea...and we want to share all we discover with the world! ExtraSpecialTeas is a teahouse - actually two tea houses

- that employs young adults with disabilities that includes an Employment & Community-based Day Program offering unique opportunities for vocational training in a retail teahouse open to the public. Traditional employment service agencies turn away a percentage of otherwise qualified employees because they cannot meet certain daily living (ADLs) criteria. Some disabled adults find it difficult to have a place in society once they leave school. Some may get jobs working in laundry, lawn care, grocery or fast food businesses, but most simply remain at Day Habilitation Programs, receiving no vocational training or continued growth opportunities of any kind and with little, if any, exposure or integration with mainstream culture. Come visit, eat, drink and enjoy our two locations:

ExtraSpecialTeas Great Barrington
2 Elm Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-645-3247

ExtraSpecialTeas Housatonic
226 Pleasant Street
Housatonic, MA 01236
413-274-5059

Ahhhhh. Relax with our Spa Gift Boxes.Each box includes a tea-infused tea-lite tin candle, package of two soaps, and a b...
04/21/2026

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.
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We're tea-licious. Come visit!🧡🫖💜📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, MA🔗 https://buf...
04/20/2026

We're tea-licious. Come visit!
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📍 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA
📍 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic, MA
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💙 Donate today and — help us reach for our next 10 years.
04/18/2026

💙 Donate today and — help us reach for our next 10 years.

What happens when there are no opportunities? ExtraSpecialTeas began with that simple but urgent question 10 years ago.

What started as a small tea shop in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has grown into something far greater than we ever imagined — a place where people come not only to work but to belong.

Today, ExtraSpecialTeas is a vibrant, inclusive community with two teahouses featuring signature teas, gluten-free bakes + products made with love (in store and online). The 💙 of it is that ExtraSpecialTeas is where individuals of all abilities are valued, supported, + celebrated every single day.

Will you help us build the next 10 years? Donate today! https://buff.ly/7fYGZac

04/18/2026

Come be happy with us and celebrate our 10th Birthday + , 11-3 at ExtraSpecialTeas Housatonic.

04/18/2026

💙 Lindsay invites you to our 10th Blue Birthday Party TODAY, April 18, 11-3 at ExtraSpecialTeas Housatonic, 226 Pleasant Street.

Blue tea and gluten-free treats, face painting, live music. Highlights include the Awards (1-2) and the Berkshire Bacteria! (2-3).

04/17/2026

💙 Dan talks about how he’s a become a more understanding courageous person since becoming part of ExtraSpecialTeas. 💪

It’s Autism Acceptance Month and we want to make sure you know about our 10th Blue Birthday Party tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, 11am - 3pm in Housatonic, Massachusetts. The Highlights include the premiere of our new song, the Awards (1-2) and the Berkshire Bacteria! (2-3). Join us!

04/17/2026

We agree with sweet Sonali! 💙

It’s Autism Acceptance Month and we want to make sure you know about ExtraSpecialTeas’ 10th Blue Birthday Party tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, 11am - 3pm in Housatonic, Massachusetts. Highlights include the Awards (1-2) and the Berkshire Bacteria! (2-3). And so much more!

04/17/2026

“Be part of our wonderful community!” That’s what seven-year participant Patrick says and means from the bottom of his 💙.

Join us Saturday! ExtraSpecialTeas’ 10th Blue Birthday Party is tomorrow, April 18, 11am - 3pm at our Housatonic, Massachusetts teahouse. Highlights include the Awards (1-2) and the Berkshire Bacteria! (2-3).

04/17/2026

Al tells us how he feels about our ExtraSpecialTeas 💙

ExtraSpecialTeas’ 10th Blue Birthday Party tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, 11am - 3pm at our teahouse in Housatonic, Massachusetts. Highlights: the Awards (1-2) and the Berkshire Bacteria! (2-3).

Snag some of our signature merch available tomorrow at our Blue Birthday Party, 11 - 3 at ExtraSpecialTeas, 226 Pleasant...
04/17/2026

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

What happens when there are no opportunities? ExtraSpecialTeas began with that simple but urgent question 10 years ago.W...
04/14/2026

What happens when there are no opportunities? ExtraSpecialTeas began with that simple but urgent question 10 years ago.

What started as a small tea shop in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has grown into something far greater than we ever imagined — a place where people come not only to work but to belong.

Today, ExtraSpecialTeas is a vibrant, inclusive community with two teahouses featuring signature teas, gluten-free bakes + products made with love (in store and online). The 💙 of it is that ExtraSpecialTeas is where individuals of all abilities are valued, supported, + celebrated every single day.

Will you help us build the next 10 years? Donate today! https://buff.ly/7fYGZac

Tune into WSBS 860AM, 94.1FM at 9 am this morning to hear Patrick and Cherri talk about our upcoming 10th Birthday and B...
04/14/2026

Tune into WSBS 860AM, 94.1FM at 9 am this morning to hear Patrick and Cherri talk about our upcoming 10th Birthday and Blue Party for Autism Acceptance.

Address

2 Elm Street
Great Barrington, MA
01230

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14136453247

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@extraspecialteas

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Our ExtraSpecial Story

We believe that the future belongs to everyone belonging.

ExtraSpecialTeas is a visionary non-profit teahouse. We employ young adults with intellectual and developmental differences who have aged out of school and who are otherwise not employable. We offer a therapeutic vocational day program so that each participant can learn, grow and work in the way that best meets his or her needs. Our teahouse is a safe haven for others with special needs & their families.

ExtraSpecialTeas visitors explore, sample and enjoy our more than 50 teas from all over the world within our charming, colorful and convenient Downtown Great Barrington location. Whether you’re a traditional ‘hot pot of tea’ afficionado, an avid iced tea lover or bubble tea fanatic, we have the tea that will become your absolute favorite. We carry Tiesta Tea, Six Depot Coffee Roasters tea and coffee, and Little Red Cup Tea Co tea.

We also bake our own delicious, all natural, gluten free, vegan and Paleo-friendly treats, including signature shortbreads and ExtraSpecialPower Bars featuring an assorted variety of unique teas baked right in. The teahouse is filled with quirky and unique gifts – ranging from participant made tea infused ‘EST Bath Brews,’ soaps and candles to funky bags and practical tea travel mugs.