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Every winter, something is always "going around." It could take the form of a flu bug, or it could be more of the common cold variety. It never really matters what it is or where it began its infestation of the city. As soon as one person among your friends and coworkers catches it, it is officially "going around." You mention that you're sick, and immediately, someone points out, "You know, something is going around." Yes. We know.

So whatever it is this year, we have it. Symptoms include runny noses and foreheads that feel like bricklayers are working hard to build something in there. Treatments include handing over your passport to the guy at CVS so you can buy some Sudafed. And when we do feel well enough to head out, we need a warm, healthy beverage. Coffee will only make us jittery and dehydrated, so we head right for the herbal teas.

Tealuxe, with their many locations around town, help us hobble from point A to B. We can hop off at Copley, Harvard, or somewhere in between to grab a cup of rooibos or chamomile. Much like our favorite pharmacist, they know just what we need when we describe our symptoms. With their seemingly endless supply of loose leaf teas behind the wooden counter, we feel woozy and a bit overwhelmed, but that's why their helpful staff hooks us up and sends us on our way. "Get some rest. Something's going around!" We heard.

Our other favorite spot for the warming goodness of tea is Dado Tea. The independent local shop has the heart of a Chinese apothecary and the service of a mom & pop lunch counter. Their staff has been incredibly kind on the days we hobble in, sneezing as we come. "You need some tea! Something is going around." And with a few of their tiny, delicious cookies in a bag to go, we grab our mug and head home again. Time to sleep this off.

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Dado Tea [Official Site]

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