Ms. Darlene Payne retired from a 30-year career as a DCS Foster Care Worker in November of 2024. Thanks to her persistent friend Regina, Tea Thyme and Dainties was established in February of 2025, uniquely named out of her love for tea and gardening
Ms. Darlene has an organic garden on her property, allowing her to harvest herbs to create some of the Herbal Teas sold to Tea Thyme Customers. Her sister nicknamed her tea brewing space her 'Tea Lab'.
Tea Thyme and Dainties has been featured across different platforms, including News Channel 12's segment Let's Chatt.