Vietnamese coffee and tea chain 7 Leaves Cafe opens first Arizona location

• It's still so new, they haven't replaced the sign from the old Burger Factory that closed in 2021. But the inside is finished and open for business. 

Zoom in: The menu promises "flavors that bridge continents" and primarily features coffee and tea inspired by drinks from Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and other Asian countries. 

• Specialty coffee concoctions include the Mint Serrano with fresh mint, cream and brown sugar, and a traditional Vietnamese Coffee with sweetened condensed milk. 
• Tea lovers can enjoy Thai Tea, often known as Thai iced tea, or an Assam Milk Tea. Sweeter offerings include Sunset Passion, Orange Dream and Strawberry Hibiscus Tea. 
• 7 Leaves Cafe doesn't have much if you're hungry, but they do sell eight flavors of macarons. 

Best bites (and drinks): I ordered their House Coffee — Cafe Sua Da — a hazelnut-flavored Vietnamese-style coffee over ice. 

• The coffee was super sweet, refreshing and delicious, with a bit of nutty flavor.
• I also picked up a handful of macarons while I was there. They were exquisite, with the creamy center practically melting in your mouth. The vanilla was probably my favorite, but the rose water was tasty, too. 

Zoom out: Four brothers opened the first 7 Leaves Cafe in Orange County's Little Saigon area in 2012.

• Since, the chain has expanded to 44 stores, mostly in California, and with four locations in the Houston area and one near Atlanta. 

What's next: I'm not a tea person, but some of the tea drinks caught my eye, so I'm thinking I'll be back for those when the weather heats back up.