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Tea-Infused Oatmeal, Anyone? Hooker Tea's Super Healthy Meals

Best Thing I Ate This Week? This gourmet oatmeal tantalized with grainy flavors and topped with fresh fruit.

menu of loose-tea drinks from around the globe is enough to make you swoon.

The large tins of gourmet teas run from Orange Spice and Ginseng to the Sunshine Blend, with Yerba Mate, Lemongrass and Peppermint. The tea drink specials, of course, include Bubble Tea (served on weekends).

Add some gourmet baked goods, freshly baked quiches and seasonal fruit and the Beach Drive shop becomes the ideal breakfast or lunch spot for those seeking a healthy, delicious self-indulgence that is guilt-free.

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Don't expect a strong cup of joe here, though there are tea blends that provide that jolt of caffeine some folks need in the morning. From scones and muffins to fruit parfaits and tea-flavored cupcakes, there really is a breakfast pastry that is sure to please. But Hooker Tea does not stop there with its homemade breakfasts.

The Tea Infused Oatmeal ($4.50) is a hearty delight of grains, fresh fruit and yogurt that is sure to keep you energized through your day. The bowl is filled with steel-cut oatmeal then infused with one of the following tea flavors: peach, blueberry or chai rooibos. It is served steaming with dried fruit, granola and honey on top. 

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To enhance the breakfast experience at the Hooker Tea Co., try a hot cup of Dr. Feel Good or White Coconut Tea. Either choice soothes the soul.


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