Born in the South, it might be assumed that I like my tea cold and jaw-achingly sweet, served from sun up to sun down. Well, consider me the shame of my home state, but I am always boiling and brewing and steeping. To me, hot tea represents more than just a soothing beverage or glorified infused water. Time, place, and peace can be found in a cup of good hot tea. Apparently, others feel as strongly about tea as I do, as its popularity continues to soar. Why, even the Donald wants to cash in on the tea trend: Last year, the Trump organization partnered with Talbott Teas to launch a premium line of whole-leaf blends. Luckily there are a growing number of places here in the Valley where one can take respite from life’s pressures over a pot of tea.
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: LiberTea Shoppe, Newburgh, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: The Village TeaRoom & Bake Shop, New Paltz, NY
Visit the Village TeaRoom & Bake Shop in New Paltz, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: Harney & Sons, Millerton, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: Cup and Saucer Tea Room, Beacon, NY
Visit the Cup and Saucer Tea Room in Beacon, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: Charlotte’s Tea Room, Warwick, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: The Tea Shop of Woodstock, Woodstock, NY
Visit the Tea Shop of Woodstock in Woodstock, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: Verdigris Tea, Hudson, NY
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Hudson Valley Tea Rooms: Teavana, Albany, NY
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