In "Tea Cafe News" around the city:
I visited Gramstand and spent a few good hours sipping tea with a friend of mine the other week. I foresee myself visting more often when it is warmer, only because Avenue A (b/w 13th & 14th) is always out of your way...but if that's the only downside, then that says a lot for a place that allows you to slow that NYCity pace and does not at all feel trendy or pretentious. The owner, Richard, is very knowledgable, and him and his staff make you feel welcomed to be there. Side note: get the brownies - they are served warm!
I found out that T Salon, once on 2oth St & 5th Ave has moved to 26th - so I will have to check this out soon and report back. I hope they have maintained the loose tea shop in addition to their cafe.
And: If you haven't visited Franchia on Park Ave & 33rd, by all means go!
This authentic Korean tea house is worth the trip.
I'm looking forward to ending my day today with another visit.
And their sushi is above and beyond good!
HAPPY SIPPING!
January 30, 2007
January 15, 2007
Warm Thought
"People are like Teabags. You don't know how strong they are until they're in Hot Water"
January 10, 2007
Welcoming in 2007
Is it me or has it finally gotten cold out? We have had some mild weather, sometimes it's straight up been Spring, but that hasn't stopped the Madam from brewing copious pots of tea!
I've started the year off with 2 orders for Custom Blend teas. I am finding that people are giving them as gifts. Birthday, Christmas, New Baby... I have been offering Custom Teas for just under a year now and with great success. Taste being so personal and subjective, I was not sure if this was a viable thing, to create blends based on a few listed personal preferences...I can't say that it doesn't make me nervous that someone might not like their blend. But so far so good!
New Year, New Tea Cafes! Word on the street is that Gramstand has finally opened a year-round cafe on Ave A between 13th & 14th. I haven't check it out yet, as they only opened 7 days ago. They were slated to open in November, and I had walked past in December and not seen anything. I had reported in October about their summer time location (now closed) - I'll be sure to report again!
Then, come Spring 2007 we should see the opening of Sanctuary Teas, opening in SoHo. They were slated to open in the Fall 2006 in TriBeCa. So I am looking forward to what happens here.
More and more places are turning to tea....which just makes my kettle sing for joy!
Any Tea News for the New Year? Please share it with us!
I've started the year off with 2 orders for Custom Blend teas. I am finding that people are giving them as gifts. Birthday, Christmas, New Baby... I have been offering Custom Teas for just under a year now and with great success. Taste being so personal and subjective, I was not sure if this was a viable thing, to create blends based on a few listed personal preferences...I can't say that it doesn't make me nervous that someone might not like their blend. But so far so good!
New Year, New Tea Cafes! Word on the street is that Gramstand has finally opened a year-round cafe on Ave A between 13th & 14th. I haven't check it out yet, as they only opened 7 days ago. They were slated to open in November, and I had walked past in December and not seen anything. I had reported in October about their summer time location (now closed) - I'll be sure to report again!
Then, come Spring 2007 we should see the opening of Sanctuary Teas, opening in SoHo. They were slated to open in the Fall 2006 in TriBeCa. So I am looking forward to what happens here.
More and more places are turning to tea....which just makes my kettle sing for joy!
Any Tea News for the New Year? Please share it with us!
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