Tea Rooms in the Medina

The Great Medina of Tunis is full of tea houses where you can take a break from shopping and enjoy delicious mint tea and sweet Tunisian pastries. Although they're geared towards tourists, these tea shops are preserved down to the last detail. I can't say they they'll offer a relaxed, home-like atmosphere because they are always full of people and quite noisy. But, they are a perfect place to take a break and chat over what you bought in the Medina. Be carful of the prices! They can go a lot in high season and it's easy to get ripped off. It's best to always ask to see the menu and even do some