Meet Texas Salt Co: From Christmas Gift Tradition to Bandera's Historic 1855 Flagship

We're captivated to introduce Texas Salt Co, founded by Andrew and Daniel Almand in late 2020, born from a love for creating unique handmade gifts with a tradition of crafting special Christmas presents including candles, terrariums, and soaps. Their journey into gourmet salts began in 2019 after visiting an olive oil store and discovering smoked salts, inspiring them to make their own smoked salt as that year's Christmas gift—and the enthusiastic response during the early days of the global health crisis provided the perfect opportunity to build their own smokers and experiment with salts from around the world, launching with signature award-winning "Cowboy Salt" infused with garlic and rosemary, smoked over pecan wood for days, expanding to Cowboy Bread Dip by 2022, now settled into their flagship location at 304 11th Street, Bandera in the historic 1855 stone building housing retail, manufacturing, The Salt Block's six themed suites, event space, and Third Thursday Sip & Shop community events.

Founded by Andrew and Daniel Almand: Love for Unique Handmade Gifts

Founded by Andrew and Daniel Almand, Texas Salt Co. came to life in late 2020, born from a love for creating unique handmade gifts. Before the company's inception, the couple had a tradition of crafting special Christmas presents, including candles, terrariums, and soaps.

Journey Began 2019: Olive Oil Store Discovery

Their journey into the world of gourmet salts began in 2019 after visiting an olive oil store and discovering smoked salts. Inspired, they decided to make their own smoked salt as that year's Christmas gift.

Enthusiastic Response During Global Health Crisis

The enthusiastic response to their homemade salts, especially during the early days of the global health crisis, provided Andrew and Daniel with the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into salt production. They built their own smokers and began experimenting with an array of salts from around the world, leading to the launch of Texas Salt Co.

Signature "Cowboy Salt": Award-Winning Garlic Rosemary

The company debuted with its signature product, "Cowboy Salt," an award-winning salt infused with garlic and rosemary, smoked over pecan wood for days. The success of Cowboy Salt inspired further product development, including a matching smoked peppercorn for each salt variety and smoked paprika.

2022: "Cowboy Bread Dip" Second Best-Seller

By 2022, they introduced "Cowboy Bread Dip," their second best-seller, modeled after Carrabba's famous bread dip but uniquely smoked over Texas pecan wood. This innovation brought familiar flavors with Texas twist.

Started Pop-Up Markets at Bandera Courthouse

Texas Salt Co. started with pop-up markets at the Bandera courthouse and a small corner in Maggie Mae & Nellie Rae. As their business expanded, they moved into a full room in the store, establishing their first retail space.

Flagship Location: 304 11th Street, Historic 1855 Stone Building

Now, they've settled into their flagship location at 304 11th Street, Bandera, in the historic stone building from 1855. The property now includes both their retail store, manufacturing facility overnight suites and event space.

The Salt Block: Six Themed Two-Bedroom Suites

This new property also houses six themed two-bedroom suites under "The Salt Block," providing a unique lodging experience for visitors. Located in the heart of Bandera, just about under the iconic water tower and within walking distance to everything Bandera has to offer. Check out www.BanderaSaltBlock.com for more info.

Third Thursday Sip & Shop Events

Meet them at one of their Third Thursday Sip & Shop events. They keep the community engaged with late-night openings every third Thursday, which include special sales both in-store and online, along with events featuring local vendors and food trucks.

Always Looking Forward: Perhaps a Bistro/Bakery

We're always looking forward to what's next, perhaps even a bistro/bakery. We invite you to visit us in Bandera – we're usually around, working on something new, and would love to meet you! Thank you for learning about us.

Tradition of Crafting Special Christmas Presents

Having "a tradition of crafting special Christmas presents" shows that entrepreneurship grew from genuine love of creating and giving.

Candles, Terrariums, and Soaps

Making "candles, terrariums, and soaps" demonstrates diverse crafting skills that laid foundation for artisan business.

Visiting an Olive Oil Store

"Visiting an olive oil store and discovering smoked salts" shows how inspiration can strike from everyday experiences and exploration.

Make Their Own Smoked Salt

Deciding to "make their own smoked salt as that year's Christmas gift" turned discovery into hands-on experimentation.

Enthusiastic Response

"The enthusiastic response to their homemade salts" validated quality and encouraged expansion from hobby to business.

Early Days of Global Health Crisis

Launching "during the early days of the global health crisis" shows resilience and seizing opportunity during challenging times.

Built Their Own Smokers

"They built their own smokers" demonstrates DIY spirit and commitment to controlling quality and process.

Experimenting with Salts from Around the World

"Experimenting with an array of salts from around the world" shows dedication to understanding ingredients and creating unique products.

Award-Winning Cowboy Salt

Creating "award-winning salt" validates quality and craftsmanship through industry recognition.

Infused with Garlic and Rosemary

"Infused with garlic and rosemary" creates savory, aromatic profile perfect for Texas cuisine.

Smoked Over Pecan Wood for Days

"Smoked over pecan wood for days" demonstrates patience and commitment to developing deep, complex flavors.

Matching Smoked Peppercorn for Each Salt

Creating "a matching smoked peppercorn for each salt variety" shows attention to complementary flavors and complete seasoning systems.

Modeled After Carrabba's Famous Bread Dip

"Modeled after Carrabba's famous bread dip" takes beloved familiar flavor and elevates it with Texas smoking technique.

Uniquely Smoked Over Texas Pecan Wood

"Uniquely smoked over Texas pecan wood" creates distinctive regional character and authentic Texas identity.

Pop-Up Markets at Bandera Courthouse

Starting with "pop-up markets at the Bandera courthouse" shows grassroots community engagement and testing market demand.

Small Corner to Full Room

Growing from "a small corner" to "a full room" demonstrates organic business expansion driven by customer demand.

Historic Stone Building from 1855

Locating in "the historic stone building from 1855" connects Texas Salt Co. to Bandera's heritage and provides authentic atmosphere.

Retail, Manufacturing, Suites, Event Space

Housing "retail store, manufacturing facility overnight suites and event space" creates comprehensive destination experience.

Six Themed Two-Bedroom Suites

Offering "six themed two-bedroom suites" provides unique lodging that extends customer experience beyond shopping.

Heart of Bandera, Under Iconic Water Tower

Being "in the heart of Bandera, just about under the iconic water tower" positions Texas Salt Co. as central community landmark.

Third Thursday Late-Night Openings

"Late-night openings every third Thursday" creates regular community gathering tradition and shopping event.

Local Vendors and Food Trucks

Featuring "local vendors and food trucks" supports broader community and creates festival atmosphere.

At Daily Health & Beauty, we're captivated by Andrew and Daniel Almand's journey from a tradition of crafting special Christmas presents to founding Texas Salt Co. in late 2020 after discovering smoked salts at an olive oil store in 2019. Their award-winning Cowboy Salt infused with garlic and rosemary smoked over pecan wood for days, Cowboy Bread Dip modeled after Carrabba's but uniquely Texas-smoked, flagship location in Bandera's historic 1855 stone building with The Salt Block's six themed suites, and Third Thursday Sip & Shop community events makes Texas Salt Co a perfect addition to our curated collection of artisan gourmet brands.

Explore the complete Texas Salt Co collection and discover gourmet salts born from enthusiastic response during challenging times, built with their own smokers, experimenting with salts from around the world—proving that love for creating unique handmade gifts can grow into something extraordinary. Visit them in Bandera, they're usually around working on something new!