Tea Heaven — exploring Teavana
Besides really, really liking my coffee — I drink a lot of tea. A friend suggested an outing to Teavana at Tyson’s Corner, VA. So this evening we went. Since it’s slightly more than an hours drive to Tyson’s Corner from home, we met our friends for dinner, conversation, lots of catching up and then the trip just down the street to Teavana.
It’s in a mall and set up with sample teas near the door. Tonights samples were Maté Vana and Jasmine Dragon Pheonix Pearls. Both had been sweetened with a cane sugar but were very pleasant and spicy which was nice after the walk from the parking lot to the store (it’s mid-30’s out tonight).
The store has some lovely tea pots, tea cups, saucers, and of course lots and lots of wonderful teas. After spending a bit of time looking at lovely tea pots and cup sets (a bit out of my price range), I settled for a small pot (with a tea strainer insert) that looks like cracked celedon on the outside — a beautiful light green.
Then I bought tea. After lots of indecision and discussion with my husband, I got Azteca Fire (nice spicy strawberry and chocolate smell), Haute Chocolate (chicory, cinnamon, ginger, and cocoa) and Ginger Peach Apricot. I’m hoping to enjoy all of them and there are so many great sounding teas I will definitely have to go back for some of the others or order online. The staff was extremely helpful (but not intrusive) — even some of the customers piped up with suggestions and a list of their favorite teas and why. It was a very nice experience shopping there. A bit pricey but worth it for the quality of the tea and the knowledge shared.
I’ve got Aztec Fire steeping now and it should be ready to pour.