Plan a tea party with the girls and head over to Tea Source in St. Anthony.
The tea store located in St. Anthony Shopping Center is in one of the ugliest strip malls I’ve ever seen — but it’s chock full of fun shops, like Annona Gourmet and Hidden Treasures Thrift Store, as well as a Hennepin Country Library. Bring the girls and stay all afternoon.
There are four small tables set up inside Tea Source, which make for an intimate tea outing. While we were there (two moms with an eight-year-old and a two-year-old), there was another young mom with her baby and toddler, as well as a group of three seniors. The aromas in the shop are heavenly, and the tea is delicious. I ordered the small pot of one of the daily specials, which came on a tray and filled up two plus cups. I added a little honey, and could have stayed there sipping tea all afternoon.
I plan to return on a Tuesday for the $3.35 sampler. Enjoy five cups of tea for that one low price. Nice! I love deals. What’s more is that tea featured on sample days is 20% off for bulk purchases. The theme on Jan. 18 is Organic Teas and on Jan. 25 it is Tropical Dreaming Teas.
I left with a 4-ounce bag of the black Lychee and another of the Breakfast Assam. Since first being introduced to the Tea Source by my aunt a few years ago, I’ve become addicted to the Chai blend mixed with the strong black Breakfast Assam. I’ve also purchased a travel French press mug, and drink at least one cup of freshly brewed tea a day. Delicious!
After our tea party, we headed out to brave the cold in a short walk to the Hidden Treasures Thrift Store, a non-profit shop that benefits Bethlehem Baptist. Ya know how most thrift shops smell slightly musty and are completely disorganized? This place is completely opposite! It was a well-managed shop and even carried nice furniture.
Next door is another of my favorite specialty shops, Annona Gourmet. It carries flavored oils (such as Perisan Lime and Tuscan Herb) and vinegars, as well as pastas. We love the black olive fettucine noddles, and recently tried the southwestern chipolte, which I found too spicy. You also can’t beat the freshly baked bread loafs for only $2. Hurry; they go fast!
Tea Source
2908 Pentagon Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55418-3209
(612) 788-4842
www.teasource.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm
Hidden Treasures Thrift Store
(612) 706-3223
www.hiddentreasuresonline.org
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:30am-7:30pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm
Annona Gourmet
(612) 354-2927
www.annonagourmet.com
Hours: Mon 2:30pm-6:30pm; Tue,Thu 10:30am-7:30pm; Wed,Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm
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