Brunch at Teayana - Jeddah

Hazelnut Latte

Teayana - all about teas! That name caught my tea-full desires to give them a try. So finally, last Friday me and Mr. Husband went to their branch at the corniche. Luckily, we got our table beside the window and I must say the view was amazing! After scanning the menu for 3 times , I wanted almost everything related to tea ! Anyways, as I am just another human being and not an alien I ended up ordering a Hazelnut latte and Lahem (meat) Manakeesh. My husband ordered a tex-mex sandwich, it came along with huge potato chunks and lettuce. The sandwich was toasted well, cheddar was oozing out and the meat was tender as it should be (lucky guy). My Manakeesh as disappointing though, I have tried many in Dubai as well and it was nothing very special or you might say I have had better. Mayonnaise, tomato and meat were not that good for the price. And I simply hate it when my first meal of the day is disappointing.

Well, their hazelnut latte lifted up my spirits, it was nutty, not very sweet, their was a distinguish taste of black tea and the best part is their cup size and the way it is designed. You may hold the cup and not feel like your hands are burning but the smoking heat from the tea will tell you that your tea is hot!

My disappointment didn't end with the Manakeesh, it grew more after I realized my serving plate was CHIPPED! I mean come on!!! I am not paying you a hefty amount of money so that you serve me in a chipped plate...that is simply wrong. I would have not complained about it if I were in some roadside restaurant. I simply decided to enjoy the view and have my tea (oh yeah don't forget to stir your tea) .

After we were done with the meal, my husband wanted to have a dessert, but they said they won't serve until prayers are over. So, we just called for the cheque and took off.

My advice: Go try their tea but do not expect much from the food menu. And next time I am going to have tea before sunset, if I get the same table!

Their website: http://www.teayana.com/