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From time to time we all dream of traveling the world and tasting the sweet flavor of exploration. Now every Mission Viejo resident is able to travel to lands beyond by way of Coffee Tea And Tulips, a local restaurant featuring a “Daily Menu of Worldly Inspiration.”
This past weekend the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce was elated to welcome the restaurant to the city with a ribbon cutting ceremony to send its best wishes for the future. Coffee Tea And Tulips celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, as new owners Lina and Michael Samawi transformed the café into Mission Viejo’s passport to worldly destinations.
The new menu whisks visitors away through the streets of Paris with its savory crepes and continues through Spain, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The tasty travels even pass through California’s own San Francisco Bay, where chef Michael Samawi draws his culinary inspiration. From the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra, comforting floral décor, and the warming smile of owner Lina Semawi, the senses tingle when you enter this beautifully quaint space.
Coffee, Tea and Tulips is woman-owned, a little green and somewhat organic. Food is its passion and the guests’ experience is everything. Its charm extends with its full gourmet tea menu and special services. Come in and enjoy a simple Afternoon Tea, or make a royal appointment with its offerings of Queen Noor Tea and Queen Victoria Tea time.
Centrally located in Mission Viejo, Coffee Tea And Tulips is one of the few teahouses left in Southern Orange County. The restaurant also offers a full catering service and continuously invites guests to share personal recipes with them to incorporate into the ever evolving selection.
