ABOUT US
STRONGER TOGETHER
Serving our customers high quality teas and nibbles is of course a priority for us. But serving our community is an even higher priority and, to us, a very great privilege. We hope you'll linger over a cuppa, chat with one another and enjoy the special events. And when you leave the shop through that purple door, leave with a smile and a maybe even a new friend.
A League of Extraordinary Personnel
The heart of any business is its staff, and Apothica Teas employs some of the most enthusiastic and helpful people in the area. In fact, most of them were customers before they became staff. Whether they're pouring your tea, baking in the kitchen, or doing dishes in the back we wouldn't be here without them!
Shane Hollister
Proprietor
Shane has lived in Niles since he was two years old. He has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and was instrumental in launching Apothica Teas. Knowing a good thing when he saw it, he married Laura in 1989.
Quote: “OK people, let’s do this by the numbers!”
Laura Hollister
Proprietor
Laura has lived in Niles nearly her entire life (blame her parents for those two lost years). Apothica Teas was her dream and she’s the driving force behind it. To Laura, the tea shop is a means of helping those in our community grow stronger together.
Quote: “There are numbers?”
David Hollister
Lead Compendium Curator
Many a morning and afternoon David can be found slinging tea at Apothica. He enjoys blending teas and inclusions to create new and exciting offerings. And yes, he can actually play the harmonium but wishes all the keys worked.
Quote: “Enough about numbers already! Help me with this order!”