One of my favorite places to get fresh Tea and Herbs is CHAKRA 4 HERB & TEA HOUSE in East Phoenix.
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They also have a Restaurant and Tea House serving 100% Organic Vegetarian Delights...
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And sinfully delicious Desserts... I LOVE the fresh Locally made Biscotti!!!
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And just about any fresh hot or cold Tea you could possibly imagine!
The Artisan Soup creations are AMAZING and come with locally made Fresh Breads! This day I had French Onion & Mushroom Soup and Curried Carrot Soup... I just couldn't decide... so had a cup of each! *winks* The Fresh Bread had Berries & Walnuts baked in... yum!!! Their Watermelon Gazpacho Soup is one of my favorites.
The Dining Area is a tranquil setting... with lovely Mendhi Designs painted on the Tables...
And Walls...
Soothing Zen Music is playing... and the fragrance of the many Herbs in the Shop give a delightful aroma to the atmosphere...
And if you don't want to sit on a chair or stool, there are stacks of plump Bohemian pillows scattered about for lounging...
It is a unique Specialty Store with Friendly knowledgeable Staff...
And anytime I'm on the East Side I have to stop by...
To stock up on my Herbs & Teas... and have a Delightful Meal that nourished the Body & Soul...
It's in an older Mall that I've always enjoyed... visiting since the 70's...
With Vintage Brick pathways, Fountains & mature Trees...
It has an ambiance you just don't get in the Mega Malls...
I especially enjoy a soothing cup of Tea as the Sun sets in a blaze of Glorified Colors each Evening...
And when I bring Home the Tea Samplers the G-Kids help me to rate them with an assortment of Smiley Face Art for their favs *Winks*... As you can see MOST are favored in this household!!!
The G-Kids enjoy the Names of the Teas as much as picking out a different one each to savor each day! *LOL*
And we all enjoy how we'll decorate the table for our Tea Parties...
And picking out which Teacups we'll use... or maybe we'll use several mismatched pieces... in a variety of delicate China, sturdy Vintage Diner Ware and sweet Demitasse!?!
And which Vignette... shall we go with a rich, warm Autumn Vibe???
Or a bold, fresh Summery one???
Or perhaps a Romantic Pastel Spring Vibe???
Or a frosty, fun Wintery Wonderland???
Because who doesn't enjoy brewing a fresh assortment of Organic loose Teas for a Mad Hatter Tea Party regardless of the Season!?!
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And the super talented Jill Harris of GYPSY BROCANTE will be teaching a Jewelry Class this Fall, October 7th, at Anne-Marie's Na-Da Farm Event... so any of you lucky enough to attend, be sure to sign up... Jill's creations are to die for fabulous... I'm going to be so envious of the peeps that get to be mentored by her at this Class!
Dawn... The Bohemian