Tea Gardens are located in the center of the city of Los Angeles

Cool pockets of calm can be heard in silence through the busy streets Los Angeles. From ashes to Center towers iconic beach community of Venice and the refined elegance of Pasadena, tea gardens have become places refuge and inspiration for many Angelenos.

Garden Tea Emporium and herbs

In West Hollywood, located in a charming cottage in Melrose Avenue also known as the Avenue of the design, because the number of high-end furniture and art galleries that line its sidewalks, is the latest company Mark Ukra, the Tea Garden Herbal Emporium, formerly Elixir. Ukra, whose nickname Dr. Tea has been given by eight years of age who thought that looked like a doctor, is a leading authority in tea and his book, The Ultimate Tea Diet, is published by Harper Collins in December 2007.

From the moment you walk in the door of the tea garden, will be presented with a design aesthetic that is as comforting as favorable coverage of children and refreshing as a slice of fresh watermelon on a hot day summer. Ukra lab wearing a bright orange color that is as much a fashion statement because it is the image of society that each one is personally greeted with a home healthy. With over 110 teas to choose from, all attractively displayed on shelves long and placed in stainless steel and orange boxes, it is difficult to decide which one to try since everything seemed so interesting. Ultimately, I chose the easy way and let the Lord choose for me. And it has not disappointed. After six different teas, other hot and cold, became a carefully prepared their drinks.

Ukra and his wife, Julie, travel the world to find the ingredients that make their tonics and elixirs as unusual. Each offer is known for its unique sound and flavor components, color and quality. I had a capaTEAno ice to begin with, yes you read right. There are also Teana DaiqurTEAs Coladas and Banana, but I'm saving the other visit. The mean capaTEAno Oolong tea, tea oolong, which is roasted in the same way as coffee beans, Hojicha cream (vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and dried flowers), some of agave and a touch of black chocolate and hazelnut drilling bits. It certainly tasted a mixture of ice coffee, but without the side effects. Then I tried a Chinese Pu-erh tea, which is harvested by hand from old wild tea. Black Label Pu-Erh first felt like bamboo wet and wonderful mushroom flavor. The second and third cuts were more subtle and more flavorful than first. I also tried combinations of licorice tea and Oolong tea, green tea and pineapple black seal of Queen Elizabeth, an herbal tea queen. With each glass, says Dr. Tea I wanted to create a sanctuary where people can come and relax, meet friends, read a book or meditate. Their motto is: "If I say I can, I will. If I say I can not help. "That's his goal that the experience of all in the tea garden is positive and healthy.

In addition to the premium brand of tea garden Tea also offers a bar and a Chinese herb gift and thoughtful selection of accessories. There are also classes in Tai Chi, yoga and meditation. Outdoor few meters Shop is a spacious veranda, a garden of bamboo in the winding and comfortable seats that benefit a broad stretch of water and placed in a central position. Offers online The tea garden is as great as the food in the main menu is served from M Café de Chaya, a shooting of the Chaya restaurants extremely popular.

Jin Patisserie

As Mark Ukra, Choo Christy is passionate about their little corner of paradise, Jin patisserie, where it opened in 2003. Your Garden Gourmet tea and cakes, which Chief Executive Officer, is located on Abbot Kinney district of Venice, an area along Abbot Kinney Boulevard., which has become in an access point for the world and Tastemakers trendsetters yet.

Choo, who co-owns the bakery with her husband, Ah Kim has a great culinary experience. After studying at the Culinary Academy in San Francisco to learn the art of pastry with a note of Singapore Chief Kenny Kong, was named the team's official chocolatier Singapore national at the prestigious Food and Hotel Asia 2002 Competition where she won first place in the competition four smaller divisions. In 2004, Jin Patisserie has been named "Best of" winner of Los Angeles Magazine and is easy to see why.
Your senses are stimulated immediately while you go through the door between the companies on the rest of humanity running water, a stone bridge, bamboo and plants. Although not a large garden, tables and chairs are carefully planned to maximize space and allow people a little solitude. Ms. Choo has proposed the concept of the bakery after finding that, "wanted to give my customers a complete experience, a quiet garden, a design store and aesthetic tastes which causes outbreaks to go crazy. "

Little Pastry is located in the front of what was a bungalow, thoughtfully shows Ms Choo creations, which are true works of art. All chocolates are hand dipped and is not Choo nothing for the machine. Choo said: "I only use the highest quality chocolate from around the world, adding teas, spices and herbs interesting."

In keeping with his aesthetic, Choo Jin Patisserie pack it and intend to go online orders are equally imaginative. The menu offers a variety of cookies innovative combinations such as lavender, almond, sesame, peanut butter and herbs for tea and cakes and chocolates so beautiful you will not eat … too fast. Choo loose leaf tea and ikebana Bodhi and Sam is a perfect complement to the food it serves, allowing subtle flavors come to the surface and really give your palate. Taking a trip to Abbot Kinney Boulevard. has never been greater.

The tea garden and herbal Emporium is at 8612 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. A second Tea Garden and Herbal Emporium is located at 9001 Beverly Blvd., also in West Hollywood. www.teagarden.com

Jin Patisserie 1202 Abbot is in Kinney Boulevard. Venice. www.jinpatisserie.com

Fun Fact:
The Tea Association of America in 2006, Americans consume more than 50 billion lots of tea, or over 2.25 billion gallons. About 83 percent of all tea consumed was black tea, 16 percent was green tea and a small remaining amount was Oolong tea. On any given day, about half of U.S. population tea drinks. About 85 percent of tea consumed in United States is frozen.

About the Author

Steve Miller is a published author as well as a marketing and public relation’s consultant in the entertainment and arts communities. His freelance writing covers issues concerning travel, design and lifestyle issues and is currently the editor of http://www.thinkdesigntips.com and http://thinktraveltips.com

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