The organic soothing aroma of brewing tea filled our lungs and immensely brought comfort to our minds. Global Infusion offers this relaxation through their 50 different choices of tea.

This little coffee and tea bar is bursting with color.

Trinkets and decorations cover the walls. We also saw beautiful paintings of some faraway destination which makes one want to be there instead of in this cold Michigan weather.

When you first walk into this small shop, you think it contains merely gifts and accessories that were imported from Africa. One word describes Global Infusion perfectly: eclectic.

After walking through and looking at all of the bags, tea kettles, plates and jewelry, we noticed that one of the walls was covered in book shelves that contained teas of all kinds.

Jars with white lids and little labels consumed our eyes as we read through the assortment of teas.

I couldn’t even begin to list all of the teas that Global Infusion has, it would take up this entire column.

We saw a man filling a bag with tea leaves and wondered how we went about getting something to drink.

After browsing through the store, we were greeted by a friendly employee, and we asked her to lead us to the most popular teas.

Global Infusion has teas of basically every flavor, as well as decaf teas.

Global Infusion supports Fair Trade, and they offer many such goods.

They have baskets, stone pieces, cookbooks and foods, jewelry and bags, hats and scarves, CDs, coffee, tea and chocolate, which they paid for at the fair trade price.

As we were browsing the store, we heard a woman ask for their shampoos and conditioners.

Who would have thought that this tea store would have organic shampoos and conditioners? Those must be good for your hair.

There were five tables in the front portion of the store so one can sit, have a good laugh with a friend, reflect on a hard day’s work, or simply enjoy a warm cup of tea.

My friend and I ordered the Jasmine green tea which tasted like gingerbread, and gave us an interesting little sting down our throats.

The next time I go, I want to try their Rainforest Chocolate Tea, which is a favorite among many customers.

Global Infusion is a tea & coffee bar, but in reality, it is so much more.

They have coffee, tea, lattes, chai, which is homemade and even baked goods from Marie Catribs, which is just down the road.

They also have a monthly drink feature. Global Infusion has an interesting policy called BYOB (bring your own bottle).

They do not have bottled water any more but will gladly fill your water bottle or give you a take-out cup of water for free.

They have a new reverse osmosis water filter, and judging by the name alone, it must be healthy.

They also give away moving boxes, which you can pick up at the back of their store for free. In the summer, they have patio seating on their nice wooden deck, in the front of the shop.

The drive to Global Infusion is not far; it only takes seven minutes from Cornerstone—just a little over four miles.

So grab a friend, and Get Out! to this nice coffee and tea bar that will make all your stress float away.