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Tea, Crumpets and Motown

New tea shop welcomes local youth

Watch out Starbucks there's a new shop in town!

Just a Bit Eclectic is a tea shop that has recently opened in Detroit. The Just A Bit Eclectic shop or J.A.B.E doesn't just sell food and drinks but focuses on the community and making the area a better place.

“The J.A.B.E. is always a place for me to do homework or just get advice” said Kobie Dudley, a local teen.

Owner Darlene Alston is also a long time Detroiter and opened the business to aid young citizens who need a quiet place.

“Most of our people don't have the chance to build skills before they actually set foot into the work world I want to help,” Alston said.

“There are knitting clubs, entrepreneur programs and even a back room completely open to the community.

With one cup of tea at a time Alston hopes to impact the community in a positive way.

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