packaging makes a good product great, and we love relax’s riesling in the mellow blue bottle. in appreciation of our clients and friends, we invite you to join us at urbŕna through december 24 for a taste of relax – at the teabar or in the lounge.

something for everyone at urbŕna: purchase a $100 massage gift card and receive a $25 gift card for products; or for the tea lover on your list, purchase a bodum teapot, and receive complimentary teas from our holiday collection — cinnamon stix, peppermint ginger and winter chocolate; mention the vibe newsletter.

there’s a new red flower this season, and you don't have to go all the way to nyc's red flower store to find it. urbŕna announces the introduction of red flower massage, as well as bath, body and candle products to extend the experience at home. aromatherapy massages are paired with a personal pot of tea at urbŕna’s teabar… then take home a gift of paired tea and a red flower candle. organically delicious!

‘all in this tea’ explores the hidden world of tea in a documentary that premiered at film festivals earlier this year (www.allinthistea.com). it was shot over nearly a decade and has been hailed as “a voyage of discovery.” another tea-centered documentary debuts soon, with indie nyc film company tea dragon films taking ‘the meaning of tea’ on the film festival road in 2008. director scott hoyt hopes those who don’t have time for much beyond blackberries and cell phones will develop a deeper appreciation of the ancient brew. we hope so, too. for clips from ‘the meaning of tea,’ go to www.teadragonfilms.com.

mix up your holiday music with the relaxing vibe of buddha lounge. it’s the crčme de la crčme of mood music, perfect for taking social gatherings downtempo or for unwinding any time. available at urbŕna. select one cd, or if you love it as much as we do, the collection of five.

it's said that peacefulness can be found through a bowl of tea. this holiday season, here's a wish for peace to start within each of us. drink tea… and enjoy a wonderful winter.