A Gifted Passion - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Aurélie Bessière to the show. Aurélie Bessière is the General Manager of Palais des Thés USA. Palais des Thés is a brand of premium tea that offers all-natural Signature Flavored Teas (“Les Créations”), pure Single Estate Teas, and exceptional, limited edition “Grand Crus”. A trusted and knowledgeable tea authority, Aurélie shares her wide-ranging expertise through media and events as well as through tea classes she leads at the flagship New York City boutique. The Bessières educate consumers, retailers, chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary students about such topics as tea varieties, tea selection, tea preparation, tea tasting techniques, and pairing tea with food. Additionally, Palais des Thés’ products have received rave reviews and been featured in top media outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, Saveur, Elle Décor, and Zagat, securing its place as a coveted brand for both tea lovers and novices. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.