For a more contemporary view of tea, visit Michelle Brown and Linda Orr, the owners of the Teaism Cafe located in Dupont Circle. Michelle and Linda opened the tea house in 1996 to provide the Washington area with a quiet place to enjoy the finest Asian tea and a food menu designed to compliment the different teas. With approximately two-dozen different teas on the menu, including rare Tiawanese teas, green teas and unique herbals, almost every taste can be satisfied. The most popular and unusual food served at Teaism is definitely the traditional Japanese Bento Boxes. Patrons can choose from fish, chicken, beef, vegetable or handroll.
All boxes come with seasoned rice, spiced salads and fruit.
I spoke briefly with Beatriz Leon and Martha Bustos. These twol loyal patrons have been coming to Teaism about once a week for two years now. They keep returning for the cozy atmosphere of the cafe and the exotic tea flavors that remind them of Latin America. Teaism, located on the corner of Connecticut Avenue and R Street, NW, is open everyday for both eat in and carry out service. They serve a full breakfat featuring such items as Tea Cured Salmon and Indian Flat Breads.