Grounded

Grounded is a cute little NYC coffee and tea house. We stumbled upon this spot in the West Village after a stroll along The High Line and stopped in for a refreshing iced tea. I was surprised at how packed this spot was, but was happy to see signs that asked guests to limit their stay to 2 hours so others could enjoy the café as well. We didn't get a seat unfortunately but we ended up enjoying our drinks at a standing cocktail table right by the entrance.

Their extensive menu ranges from loose leaf teas to coffee and extends to sandwiches, salads, pastries and even smoothies and all of the options were written on a chalk board behind the counter. It took me a while to decide on a drink but finally I ended up ordering a summer nectar iced tea, which was made of organic green rooibos, orange peel, marigold flowers, dried strawberries, and natural peach, strawberry and orange extract.

We didn't have time to stay for too long but I loved the vibe despite the fact that it was packed. If I lived close by I'd stop by this spot all the time and try something new every time! If you find yourself in the area, definitely stop by and try something new!