One of my favorite and easy lunch stops in NYC is Le Pain Quotidien. A Belgian transplant that has restaurants all over the globe, with many in New York. The food, bread, and pastries are tasty and made with organic ingredients. I knew they served tea but only recently did I discover that it was an in-house brand.
On a particularly exhausting day I ordered the Brussels Breakfast tea, and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. I actually made a later trip just to pick up a box. It is a solid Ceylon tea that is bold and bright. It sparkles with sweetness like my favorite breakfast blends do. It is strong and invigorating, yet when I had it on recent weary afternoon, it was also quite soothing. This is one of my favorite characteristics of teas in general.
over steeped, but still tasty |
With a nice selection to choose from, I'm happy to list Le Pain Quotidien as a NYC spot for a pot of tea, along with a pastry or baguette.
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