At Local Coffee + Tea we have a great selection of tea to suit many different tastes. Some of our holiday favorites are listed at the end of this post with links to our online shop. Whatever your gift choice, I believe there are many very special reasons to be excited about both giving and receiving of TEA…

-The anticipation of opening the packet and discovering the appearance of the leaf,
-Inhaling the special aroma that loose tea releases,
-Watching the magic of leaves dancing in the pot,
-The delicious color and flavor in the cup,
-Sitting down, letting go of all the stress in your body (which we seem to create in great quantities especially at this time of the year!),
-And finally, enjoying every sip.

Making tea is an act to be shared with someone special, presented to a group of friends or enjoyed completely alone. I cannot think of any other item which is so simple, yet so complex, so cost effective and so enjoyable. You are also giving the gift of health and well being to your loved ones.

If you have no tea lovers in your life, then give yourself the gift of tea. YOU deserve it!

Some of our holiday favorites include Chocolate Honeybush, Red Berries and Cochin Masala Chai. For a more relaxing tea, perfect for evenings there is Organic Honeybush or Patriot Tea. Also, check out the “Celebrate Sarasota” gift deal, 4 herbal teas which were inspired by Local Treasures: Selby Gardens, Van Wezel, Ringling Museum and Mote Aquarium.

On behalf of all at Local Coffee + Tea, I would like to wish all our tea followers a Very Merry Christmas and a TEArrific New Year. We appreciate your business and hope you continue to enjoy our teas in 2010.

No matter where you are or what you are planning to do during this special season, please make time for drinking some tea and feel the benefits. I drink to you and yours.
Cheers and all the best to everyone.
Tea Lady