Tea with Tracy Stern in New York City

Afternoon tea is a beautiful ritual that is often thought of as an event exclusive for little girls or stuffy, elite ladies who lunch. But, that's not the case. Afternoon tea is gaining popularity across the U.S., as evidenced by the growing number of tearooms in the country. Tracy Stern has been passionate about tea since she was a girl, and that passion has carried her on to build two successful tearooms. Tracy proves that serving tea and having tea parties isn't reserved just for girls. It's for everyone, and her business proves it.

Tracy Stern has loved tea and the ritual of taking tea since she was a girl. Even as a college student, Tracy spent countless hours at tearooms and shopping for tea accoutrements. Her vast collection of teapots and tea accessories helped her to launch her first tearoom while in her twenties, located in Tampa, Florida. She even met her husband at the tearoom. After her marriage, she moved to New York, and there she started Salon Tea, an upscale tearoom located within City Club Hotel at 55 W. 44^th St., New York.

Tea is not only great for you to drink, but it also works fabulously as a beauty treatment. On her website, Tracy sells beauty products that are infused with tea. From lip balm, foot scrubs, and eye pads to lotions, bath teas, and body scrubs. Each product is beautifully packaged. These tea products provide soothing to the soul and body. Oprah has even named some of Tracy's products as her personal favorites. Tracy proves that you don't have to be a girl, or a stuffy old lady to enjoy the ritual of afternoon tea. So be sure to visit her tearoom or website to order her fabulous teas to drink or use for beauty treatments.

If you are interested in learning how to host a fabulous tea party then be sure to check out Tracy's book, Tea Party. In it you will find numerous delicious recipes to use for a variety of tea party occasions. Entertaining with style and flair is Tracy Stern's forte. You will be the envy of your friends as you show off your hosting skills by using this book. Whether hosting a birthday party or bridal shower, you will be sure to find a tea party that will match your occasion.

I encourage all women to indulge in the ritual of afternoon tea. Do it with your daughters, sisters, friends, whoever. You can even enjoy it alone. But, it's a beautiful and uplifting ritual that will soothe your senses and inspire you to enjoy the beauty of life.