
Did you know that tea ranks second only to water as the most popular beverage in the world? Keep your mind sharp, your body healthy, and your mood mellow with a satisfying cup of tea at these great spots near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale.
- Northeast Tea House - 224 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55414
If you want a spot to settle in with your tablet or laptop, look elsewhere. Northeast Tea House has a limited-screen policy (cell phones are permitted) to encourage engagement with the real world instead of the virtual world. The clean, light-filled space creates the perfect ambiance for chatting with friends or just relaxing over a cup of tea and a sweet treat baked fresh in-house. Northeast Tea House also carries a full selection of supplies to purchase for gifts or to take home. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day but Sunday when doors close at 5 p.m.
- Sencha Tea Bar - 1692 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Sencha Tea Bar adds extra emphasis to the letter "c" in their logo to highlight the importance of community. The shop boasts the premier selection of loose-leaf teas in Minnesota, sourced from all over the world. One of their specialties is bubble tea, fruit-flavored Taiwanese teas that are traditionally served cold with the delightful addition of chewy tapioca pearls. Try their frozen Oreo drink when your sweet tooth cries out for satisfaction. Sencha Tea Bar is open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Mu Mu Tea - 313 Huron Blvd. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
The modern industrial decor at Mu Mu Tea complements their offering of innovative drinks and baked goods. Milk tea comes in a variety of mouthwatering flavors such as salted caramel, toffee nut, butter pecan, and longan red date. Dress up your drink with boba, flavored jelly, taro, and other add-ins. Customers rave about sweets like traditional Taiwanese wheel cake, purple yam cheesecake, and mochi donuts. Hours are noon - 9:30 Sunday through Thursday and noon - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Tii Cup - 2467 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55116
Family-owned and cleverly named Tii Cup brings authentic Taiwanese street food to the Twin Cities. Even people with dairy sensitivities can enjoy Tii Cup's signature Golden Milk Tea and other tea-based drinks when made with non-dairy cream. Personalize your beverage with a sweetness level from 1 to 4, along with optional inclusions such as chia seeds, red bean, and protein powder. Can't make up your mind? Order the Yin Yang, serving your choice of two flavors in a compartmentalized cup. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily.
- Niko Niko Boba - 2819 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Have you hopped aboard the boba bandwagon yet? Enjoy the ride at Niko Niko Boba, founded in 2023 by an immigrant family. Their drinks are handcrafted by "bobaristas" using high-quality loose-leaf tea brewed fresh daily. In addition to traditional milk tea flavors, the menu features specialty creations, including Ube, Tiger Sugar Creme Brulee, and Oreo Cookie Crunch. Check out seasonal flavors such as Toasted S'mores and Strawberry Chocolate for variety. Niko Boba is open from 11:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily except Friday and Saturday, when hours are extended to 10 p.m.
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