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The Herbery in Old Saybrook, CT
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I am working with my friend who lives in Old Saybrook and so today I decided that I wanted to check out this local tea shop.

No regrets.

Susan, the owner, is a very kind woman who is a fountain of knowledge for tea. She sells a plethora of Harney & Sons products and her own blends. The shop, which sells other doodads and trinkets, has a calm, folksy atmosphere, typical of the area.

Go there.

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For me, each cup of tea is a unique memory. I was not a big tea drinker as a kid, but on occasional winter mornings, my mom would prepare two cups for us as we waited for the school bus. Those were precious moments, and while we mostly drank fruity herbal tea, it did instill an impression on me of hot beverages.

Moving forward in my life, my tealationship didn’t escalate until I did a semester abroad in France. I’m not one to get sick, but I managed to get sick TWICE within a five month period. Despite feeling terrible, it’s still expected that you go to class and no one was in a position to take care of me. However, the beautiful thing about France is that vending machines for coffee and tea are everywhere. Nothing made me feel better than the Twinings Thé Menthe Vert (mint green tea) offered in those little plastic gobelets. After having recovered, my interest naturally continued to other teas. Earl Grey now practically runs through my veins.

Tea is a beverage with which you can sit around and discuss just anything and just about anyone. For introverts, it’s also a friend when the rest of the world seems to be too much.

God, I love tea.

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Old Saybrook, CT, USA

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