Massages and Tea

Occasionally DH and I go for a massage. We like EnMasse close to the Gardens centre. We have also decided to get a massage once a month (this is their Blue membership at R750 per month for 2x1hr massages). The reason for including more massages in our lives are varied, we enjoy the experience, it releases some tension (I regularly have tension headaches and DH tends to crop stress in his shoulders or lower back) and it is a little treat we can look forward to.

The reasons we like En masse: It is a fully clothed massage (since DH, especially, doesn’t like to be too exposed), since its clothed they also don’t use oils which means you’re not greasy after and need to shower. The atmosphere is soothing and we are enjoying the variety of teas they offer after your massage (Note: the tea bar closes at 7.45pm so if you are coming in for a later massage go in a bit early to have your tea before the massage). In fact a friend of DH gifted us a tea set of theirs with some of their tea. We have since bought some other flavours. Each has its own positive properties.

Devils Advocate: A chilli and Ginger infusion, this one is very spicy and I enjoy it mostly in the morning as a good wake-up tea. It is stimulating and good for the immune system.

Jasmine Queen: I consider this a more afternoon tea, this is the one we received from Dh’s friend. He bought it for us as it was the only En Masse tea listed with aphrodisiac properties.

Twilight Zone: A lavender blend we’ve enjoyed a couple of times now as a bedtime soother.

They have many other blends I am keen to try out though! You can also mix the teas which adds a whole extra range of possible flavours! I am finding the whole process of brewing tea to be very zen as well and the pretty tea set helps as well (it is all glass, including the cups which are double-walled). The fact that these teas are so strong and full of flavour also means you don’t need extra sugar or honey so we can enjoy them pure. I am hopeful that once the herbs in the garden are more established I will be able to use some of them in teas as well.