For millennia, Aphrodisia has been known as a name for the festival of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty. In modern times, it names a shop dedicated to the same, where wonderful things leading to love and beauty can be found.

Among the many offerings are spices, herbs, and dried fruits, all purchased seasonally in order to showcase the most fragrant and delicious of offerings available today. Proprietor Joann sells them in bulk, so you can by just what you need, and savor everything at peak freshness. Also in bulk are cosmetic clays (French White Clay is our favorite!) and teas (including signature medicinal blends to reduce stress, increase energy, and encourage sleep). If you're bold, concoct a tea or tisane blend of your own. And be sure to enjoy them in one of Aphrodisia's unique teapots and cups to fully experience the delight.

For massage, aromatherapy, and medicinal uses, find a large selection of cold pressed, filtered essential oils. Carrier oils like jojoba, sunflower, apricot and grape seed are also available.

Or perhaps you're looking for a gift? Peruse Aphrodisiac's selection of miniature guest soaps, sponges, vanity items, perfumes, bottles, trays, handmade jewelry, candles and farm fresh natural vegetable soaps sold by the pound. Kopper's Chocolates, deluxe kosher sweets produced in Greenwich Village for the past 80 years, also promise to bring love into the mix.

If all of these offerings aren't enough, Joann suggests potpourri as a must-buy for the Fall and Winter season. Pick up a sweet linen drawstring bag and fill it with your own special mix from a fragrant selection in the bins at the rear of the store.

Aphrodisia ships globally.

May love and beauty be everywhere!