Three Cups of Tea in downtown Bothell, WA

Saturday, I joined a couple of girlfriends in downtown Bothell, WA for lunch and tea at Three Cups of Tea. The name was inspired by Greg Mortensen's book, Three Cups of Tea. On the outside the place looked like any cafe. When you enter in, however, you are greeted by a bright and cheery environment. (This is duly noted since we experience a lot of cloudy days around here.) In addition to dining, the guest is surrounded by a variety of retail items-books, tea items, cups, etc... There is a dessert counter to the left when you enter and in addition to the public seating area, there are two private rooms for parties. The menu was a mix of lunch items and tea-type meals as well as a good selection of loose teas. The prices varied, but overall were reasonable. While women would most likely be drawn to this place, it wasn't so feminized that men wouldn't feel comfortable. I would definitely go back and bring some friends with me. http://www.threecupsoftea.biz/