The Sampler
The Sampler
Sweetea’ s Tea Shop
The taking of tea is something more than just refreshment— it is an institution, a ritual, a hallmark of civilization.
In our modern, go-go culture that gulps five-dollar coffee on the run from cardboard cups, slugs down 800-ounce Sloshies, or guzzles mysterious“ energy” drinks, it would seem to be good for us to occasionally press life’ s“ pause” button and take the time to sit in a nicely appointed, comfortable room and have a little fresh-brewed-tea in a real china cup.
Accordingly, I conveyed myself to Coachlight Square, down on the south end of town, and presented myself at Sweetea’ s Tea Shop, the local destination of choice for tea aficionados, as well as those who just like a relaxing break that involves tasty treats.
Sweetea’ s has over 40 different varieties of tea, and
sampling is free— they even have a“ sniffing bar” to“ experience tea in a new way.”
Their tea experts will help you find a favorite tea, and share their knowledge of how to properly prepare it in your own home.
And if you are attracted to the tea lifestyle, the shop is loaded with all of the accessories and accoutrements required to pursue a proper tea in your own humble abode.
At Sweetea’ s, you experience tea as it should be: fresh and made to order just for you and brought to your table, poured from a real pot with a little tealight underneath to keep it warm.
There’ s hot tea in a pot or to go, iced tea, bubble tea, lattes or hot chocolate, iced coffee, and lemonade. You can also add a shot of espresso to any drink.
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26 Our Brown County • March / April 2014