Decisions, decisions!

Not so very long ago, if you went into a restaurant and asked for a cup of tea,
they looked at you sort of funny, then fished out some mangled bag of Lipton
from the back of a drawer somewhere. My, how times have changed! Now, we are
faced with a dizzying array of teas--even the venerable Lipton has many
different flavors! How does one decide?

We often have tea novices visit the Purple Rose. Sometimes they can be
intimidated by our 30+ teas. But always keep in mind--if you are visiting us
or any other tearoom--it is perfectly acceptable to ask for advice.

I frequently have people ask for guidance when selecting a tea. Usually, I will
start by asking whether they like a strong tea, or a more delicate flavor. We
normally feature certain seasonal teas, which we feel fit well with the time of
year. And since you can try as many flavors as you'd like, you don't need to
worry about picking something that's not to your taste.

As for my personal favorites, it depends on my mood. Currently, I'm on a
strong, black tea kick--Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, etc. And I love a nice,
smooth rooibus! White teas are especially nice when I am looking for something
delicate and soothing.

So, if you get the chance to try something new, go ahead and push the envelope!
You never know what you might find.

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