Teapots are my favorite thing in the whole world. For me, they represent peace and tranquility and remind me of the amazing experiences I enjoyed while studying in London during my senior year in college. So, I was very excited to meet a friend and colleague at Radiance Tea on West 55th Street in midtown Manhattan.
The minute you step foot in Radiance Tea, you leave behind the madness on the busy streets. I took a deep breath and smiled as I walked in the door, knowing I was in for a special treat. My friend, Helene, is a regular, and the staff used her first name in conversation. I immediately felt like I was among many friends, not just one.
I was overwhelmed at first by the many tea offerings on the menu. In addition to the “standard” teas – varieties of black, green and oolong – Radiance Tea offers a complete menu of wellness teas. The description of each one made me want to try all, but Helene and I finally chose Ancient Path and shared the large pot. Ancient Path was described as good for warming the body, uplifting energy and spirit, and the immune system. It is a blend of goji berries, ginseng root, cinnamon bark, astragalus, licorice root, chrysanthemum and black tea (we asked them to leave out the unrefined raw sugar which they were happy to do for us).
If you are in NYC, I highly recommend a visit to Radiance Tea. Maybe you’ll see me there – I’m a regular now.
Radiance Tea – 158 West 55th Street (between 6/7 Aves.)
212-217-0442
Here are some websites that discuss the benefits of drinking tea:
http://www.teabenefits.com/
http://www.learn-about-tea.com/
http://www.teavana.com/tea-info/health-benefits-of-tea
Are you concerned that you drink too much coffee? Have you said you were going to start drinking tea instead but haven’t changed your routine yet? Do you want to make lifestyle changes but not sure how to begin? Contact me for a complimentary wellness profile.
