330881 Tue Oct 03 01:24:07 -0700 2006 9 17 What's My Craving? 0 1917972 Does anyone have any suggestions for a place to get great chamomile tea? Or is there a particular brand that you like and where do you get it? Thanks in advance. Tue Oct 03 01:24:07 -0700 2006 14818 max 1 1919623 Try Upton Tea. www.uptontea.com They have everything. I buy their Egyptian chamomile; it has nice big buds and a lot of flavor. (I am no chamomile expert, but it seems fresher than others I have tried.) Tue Oct 03 19:16:26 -0700 2006 1917972 19646 laguera 1 1927477 Takashimaya on 5th Avenue has very nice teas. I'm quite positive they have loose chamomile. Fri Oct 06 15:43:49 -0700 2006 1917972 22264 baconstrip 2 1928283 Huge 2nd to both Upton & Tak! Fresh, super high quality...utterly reliable....btw, I *believe* that Harney (another of my favorite tea sources) supplies teas to Tak....a fourth very reliable source is specialteas...they also have the Egyptian chamomile...looks similar to Upton's.... http://www.specialteas.com/product_detail.aspx?item_no=126+00+00+75+1 www.harney.com Fri Oct 06 19:29:28 -0700 2006 1927477 11069 fauchon 1 1927493 I was upstairs at Kalustyan's last night and admired their wide variety of loose teas. I don't know that much about teas, but I wonder if the store has enough turn over to keep it fresh. The store certainly is popular. These were in big open tubs, and there were a lot of them. Also wonder if this is the best way to store them? Fri Oct 06 15:51:16 -0700 2006 1917972 24925 chow_gal 2 1928291 I share your suspicions...I refrain from buying their loose teas. However, their Turkish Apple tea (it comes in a green box...packaged in teabags...not fancy or "gourmet") is terrific...especially for iced tea.... Fri Oct 06 19:31:58 -0700 2006 1927493 11069 fauchon 1 1928274 I really like Sensuous Bean which is at 66 W. 70th (close to the corner of Columbus and 70th). It's a small store, but the people are friendly and knowledgable. The place smells great because of their coffee beans, too. Fri Oct 06 19:27:19 -0700 2006 1917972 19962 chioubacca 1 1947202 I love the Mighty Leaf brand of chamomille teas. I am not sure if they carry it loose though, I always buy it in tea bags. Just keep in mind that it is mixed with other things, like rose and citrus flavors. I like it, some may not if one is looking for a pure chamomille flavor, which this is definitely not. Sun Oct 15 17:16:28 -0700 2006 1917972 11066 G3B 1 1948680 Sympathy for the Kettle on St. Mark's has great teas as well. Mon Oct 16 15:39:44 -0700 2006 1917972 28257 haleyjen 1 1950877 Yes, Sympathy for the Kettle St. on Mark's has it-- very cute place to sit and have a cup. But if you want the "tea experience" Cha An Japanese Tea Room on 9th St. (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.) is a must. They have large selection of tea, sweets and snacks that are beautifully presented. The five-inch high sweet buttery toast with red bean sauce is divine. Tue Oct 17 04:12:57 -0700 2006 1917972 44126 hongrynyc