text: stars I would like to give Tea Infusion stars but I cannot I blame the location for this refreshingly cool place gets lost among the retail stores at Tempe Marketplace Tea Infusion would be a great offthestreet place to go I can see it situated in the LGO or CentralCamelback Ave or Biltmore area Or even tucked neatly off Mill Ave If it were in any other place but Tempe Marketplace I would become a regular especially because they have free wifinnI ate lunch here today with a friend We both commented on the striking decor the soothing bluegray walls and dark wood There are even a couple of quotes painted on the walls along with vibrant art hanging on display nnTea Infusion also sells tea cups mugs and tea pots But is that really why you would stop in No You would stop in to sample the tea check out the menu and wager if you will like this place At least that is what I did nnI like this place quite a bit for the tea selection is large From black to white to chai to oolong you have many possibilities to satiate your tea appetite I ordered a hot pot two cups worth of their chocolate mint chai I also ordered egg cheese and ham on an english muffin from their breakfast menu which is served all day The tea arrived shortly with a little orange hourglass which is used to tell me when the tea is ready minute seep is standard Once the sand fell down to the bottom I poured the tea into my glass And I sipped It was just the thing to offset the chilly afternoon nnMy sandwich arrived later It was just okay I nibbled on it happily though My friend ordered the Tuscan chicken sandwich which came with an artichoke sort of tapenade and a small splattering of goat cheese She said the multigrain bread was delicious We both encountered a small problem though our sandwiches wanted to fall apart A piece of mine even leapt from the table onto the floor Messy nnBeing one of the few patrons there we were able to relax slowly drink our tea and enjoy a freeflowing conversation Then it happened A fresh organic fruit tart appeared and we just had to have it My friend quickly jumped up to order one for us In order to make room in the display case the girl behind the counter offered up a sampling of some chocolate trufflelike dessert I gladly snatched up a sliver for us to try And then we melted into the pleasures of fresh organic fruit on top of a sweet custard surrounded by a flaky crust There was also the bliss of the chocolate treat This would be absolutely perfect with coffee I said My friend agreed for the chocolate dessert was the perfect amount of cream and cocoa to complement a cup of hot coffee nnI would recommend this place for a brunch or afternoon escape While the lunch menu does offer up sandwich and salad options I think you would do better sticking with the obvious the tea