When it comes to tea, for most of us the apparent thing to do is, well, drink it. But Adjowii Özdemir, founder and owner of Bouteaque in the East Village, has a different idea. He opened a charming shop that specializes in bath and body products infused with the finest, natural teas around — silky body milks like chamomile and lavender, sweet orange and bergamot, and vanilla chai spice duke it out with the chocolate mint and chocolate orange body butters for title holder of "Body Hydrator We'd Most Like to Eat." Gift sets, teaware and even tea-inspired jewelry are available, making this a prime spot for grabbing a last minute birthday/hostess/anytime gift.
Bouteaque
226 E. 3rd St., between Avenues B and C, New York | 888-458-8832