The Blushing Maiden Tea house is quite a popular spot early in the day, catching the morning light across the gardens Many find something comforting in the mixture of rustic, yet comfortable furnishings, warm sunlight, and the strong aroma of tea. There is a decent selection of teas available, each of them supposedly named for a maiden who found her soulmate at the teahouse:
Hitomi: Black tea with a hint of pecan.
Natsumi: Black tea with a hint of chestnut.
Mayako: Green tea sweetened with maple.
Okichi: Green tea flavored with plums.
Yasu: White tea spiced with nutmeg.
Yuri: White tea sweetened with honey.
Kumiko: Oolong tea sweetened with pears.
Akina: Oolong tea spiced with cinnamon.
Of course, many speak of the colorful proprietor of the tea house: Koi. Some find her quirky sense of humor lifts their spirits early in the morning, and some are in danger of spewing hot tea out of their nose when she makes one of her 'innocent' comments...but either way, one does tend to find oneself more awake after a chat with her.