Mint Tea

Mint Tea
2014 Main Street,  Vancouver, WA
www.MintTeaImports.com • (360) 699-4991

Mint Tea is located in a beautiful old craftsman home. It has a wonderful wrap-around covered patio with seating, over looking their organic garden and main street. They filled their two beds last year from community donations and they look forward to a second year of using fresh herbs in their bistro straight from the garden. If you have herb or tomato starts you would like to donate, they will gladly plant them.

From the moment you open the unique handled front door you enter a mystical sojourn, with sounds of Middle Eastern music, scents and vibrant color. Moroccan and Mediterranean decor and whimsical pieces are throughout this quaint bistro.

As you pass through the bistro and head to the counter to order from their flavorful menu or purchase items, you pass by colorful table clothed tables decorated with Capiz Shell Tea Light candle holders and cushions for seating. An array of imported incense, soaps, tapestries and baskets, decorative art, drums and instruments, Henna body art kits, glass art jewelry and candles and reusable shopping bags will catch your eye.

Now that you have made it to the counter you can order from the ever changing menu. Most of the food is Moroccan and French vegetarian and/or vegan cuisine, but there are meat dishes on the menu each day as well. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and on Sunday’s a brunch from 10am- 3pm. On the menu you will find baked goods, warm cereal, Noah’s bagel, Nancy’s honey yogurt with organic granola and fresh fruit, mint tea plate, baked egg dish, soup, salad, pasta daily specials and a couple items for the kids (pb&j and grilled cheese). Choose from organic teas, french press and drip coffee, healthy bottled beverages, micro-brew beer and local wine. They are committed to using local, sustainable, organic ingredients and that commitment rewards you with decedent tastes.

I was in for lunch with a friend and ordered their Mint Tea Plate ($6.50) – Hummas (which was a nicely spiced garbanzo-based dip),  rustic feta, olives, zaatar (a mixture of herbs and spices), pita quarters and the whim of the day was a light potato salad. I was pleasantly surprised at all the flavor… delish! And I have to tell you I ordered their mint hot tea and it was the best I had… a strong mint with a hint of sweetness. My friend had the pleasure of ordering one of their sandwiches with a side salad ($6.50), it looked pretty tasty. She companied her lunch with a bottled pear juice.

The owners,  Abdul and Jenna were very nice and great to talk with. My visit was very refreshing and I actually plan to return with my daughter and friends shortly. If you’re in the neighborhood or want a change in atmosphere and flavor you’ll be delighted to try Mint Tea.

Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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