Definitely my cup of tea

For those tea lovers, I recommend a place called Amanzi Tea.

Situated on New Cavendish Street, W1G 8TG, behind the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, this place is a real gem in Central London.  It's got everything from hot tea, cold tea, tea based mocktails, coffees, frappes, bubble tea, tea bags, tea leaves, teapots, nibbles and a cosy lounge area downstairs (although you can't purchase the furniture).  The extensive menu gives you a variety of choice and all at extraordinary good prices.

Amanzi Tea launched in February 2013 and is its first international tea bar and retail space in London, having found success over in America.  It is definitely a high quality drink with great, new and a lorry-load of choices.

Menu

As you walk in, you will notice the 40 different teas attached to the wall covering ceiling to floor, with choices of tea leaves, tea bags, or just a smell of what Lychee and Pomegranate could be like.  The shop itself spans over two floors, the ground floor offers the bar, retail shop and quirky Victorian tile flooring.  The basement features a cosy lounge area perfect for a bit of 'quiet time'.

The downstairs lounge

For those who want to escape the chaos of Oxford Street for a while and want to have some proper tea that is value for money - I totally recommend Amanzi Tea.  Spread the word.

The tea wall

A fact for you: did you know, amanzi means 'water' in the Southern African dialect of Zulu?

Amanzi Tea will be open Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.