Jars and jars of tea leaves and all sorts of tea accoutrements make up the aromatic and colorful decor and merchandise at
The Rendezvous With Tea in Grosse Pointe Woods.
The store opened several weeks ago on busy Mack Avenue near Vernier (8 Mile Raod) and is seeing locals and destination shoppers looking for a taste of teas from around the world and closer to home.
The tea-loving owner, Naszreen Gibson, sells nearly 200 varieties of loose teas mostly from Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and the Far East and more then 50 flavors of tea bags in sachets, pyramids and cloth bags. Tea pots and tea ware made of porcelain, cast iron, stainless steal and ceramic are also available.
One thing not for sale is the owner's signed copy of the
New Tea Lovers' Treasury. Author and tea authority James Norwood Pratt visited The Rendezvous With Tea recently and says the shop is "a dream come true brought to Grosse Pointe Woods by a tea visionary to challenge and inspire any seeker of excellence. Be wise and stay healthy: Let Naszreen make you love tea too."
Source: Naszreen Gibson, owner, The Rendezvous With Tea
Writer: Kim North Shine
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