
Coffee may still be top dog in the United States, but millions of people across the country have gotten into the tea craze in recent years. There are so many different types of tea to choose from that you could have a different one each day, and it would take you years to get through every flavor. We've noticed recently that there are tons of tea shops near all of our Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale. Our real estate agents have scoured the area to identify some of the best (in our humble opinion, of course). Take a look and pick your favorite!
- The Northern Lights Tea Co. - 811 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55402
With more than 15 years in business, the Northern Lights Tea Company has made a pretty big name for itself. In fact, their popularity was growing so fast that they were forced to move to a much bigger location in the first two years after opening. In the shop, you'll find an emphasis on Japanese tea among nearly 200 types from Asia to South America. You'll also discover a great selection of teapots, infusers, mugs, kettles, and other tea accessories.
- Sencha Tea Bar - 1692 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Sencha Tea Bar is the state's premier loose-leaf tea retailer. Their high-quality, hand-selected teas from around the world have earned them a wonderful reputation. In addition to sencha tears, you'll find black teas, green teas, iced teas, chai, and more. They also have tea collections for lovers of chocolate, caffeine-free tea, Earl Gray, and others.
- Northeast Tea House - 224 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55414
There's something about the look of the Northeast Tea House that really stands out. It's so simple and relaxed. You can tell that the owners and every single worker have dedicated themselves to making high-quality teas of all shapes and sizes. Their menu includes everything from iced teas and kombucha to house-baked sweets and tea accessories. Whether you're looking for a cup of tea or a specialty tea-based gift item, this place has it all.
- Tii Cup - 1193 Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118
Tea is only the beginning at this very unique shop. You can pick up a traditional tea, of course, but you might want to go with the brown sugar milk tea with boba. Or perhaps you'd like to try one of their special Ying Yangs, which features two separate flavors in the same cup. That means you can have golden Thai tea and golden milk tea in the same cup without combining the two. Then comes their specialty bubble waffles, which combine an egg-based waffle with a variety of ingredients from strawberries and whipped cream to roasted coconut and chocolate drizzle. And don't forget that Tii Cup has Taiwanese street food, including chicken, calamari, and tofu.
- Jinx Tea Bar + Folly Coffee - 4503 France Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
If you prefer your tea cold-brewed, you'll love Jinx Tea Bar + Folly Coffee. Order a Cha Cha Chai featuring Jinx chai, cream, and tapioca pearls, or a Raspberry-Blood Orange with spring green tea, cream, raspberry, blood orange, and tapioca pearls. Fizzy tea is also a customer favorite, in flavors like Raspberry Lemonade featuring carbonated wild-picked black tea and Jinx-made raspberry lemonade.
These tea shops and many more await you just around the corner from your new St. Paul or Minneapolis dream home. Call today, and we'll find the perfect property for you and your family.