Teaism: DuPont Circle

Fresh off an airplane and hungry with an impending afternoon of rain, I was determined to have a satisfying lunch at a familiar restaurant, Teaism.  Previous experiences at the DuPont Circle location included breakfast (fluffy scrambled eggs with chives plus ginger scones) and chai tea, but this time around, I wanted to try a sandwich.

Two ladies opened the first Teaism in DuPont Circle in 1996 and have since launched two other locations: 800 Connecticut Avenue near Lafayette Park and 400 8th Street near Penn Quarter.  Dozens of loose leaf teas compliment the Asian flavors in Teaism’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings.  The environment is quiet and provides an enjoyable atmosphere to work, read, or dine.

I decided to order the Vietnamese wrap with ground chicken, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and cilantro in a whole wheat wrap with a spicy lime mayonnaise. It was difficult to resist the ginger scones, so I ordered those as a snack to have later in the afternoon.

The wrap was fresh, fresh, fresh and the mayo provided a subtle kick of spice with a refreshing lime perk.  The torilla was larger than expected, and the ratio of chicken to vegetables was just right.  It was exactly what I needed to power through the rest of the day.  The gingers scones did not disappoint with the small pieces of candied ginger and crumbly texture.  I could see why customers were enjoying a cup of hot tea and these scones while watching the rain pour outside. Regardless of the time of day, Teaism aims to please for any meal.

Teaism: http://www.teaism.com