A Lovely Weekend for Tea: The Mad Herbalist

Interested in a place to take it easy this weekend as the clouds and rain threaten to continue? Consider taking a trip to the Mad Herbalist! This local tea shop has an amazing atmosphere to relax in with the full upper level serving as a lounging room with a comfortable chair and, my favorite, a window seat. The building, though in the middle of the city, is happily tucked into a grove of trees which gives a very rustic feel, like being nestled in a cabin.

While the Mad Herbalist does have a small select menu for meals, the biggest selling point is obviously the amazing tea. Their house brews rotate seasonally, allowing patrons to sample unique flavor mixtures throughout the year. Currently, you can find flavors such as Sweet Cinders (smoked lapsang tea, cedar, balsam fir, vanilla) and Spring Fever (sencha green tea, rosemary, lemon rind, cardamom, vanilla, peppermint) available! Personally, I’m excited to try the Apple Orchard flavor next time I stop by.

While this weekend looks like it might be drab, take the chance to make it into a great experience! Head over to the Mad Herbalist on 1601 Madison St, and have a warm house brew to counteract the cloudy weather!