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For all of you wishing you could get a taste of the infamous Pinkberry – Orange Tree Yogurt might just be the next best thing! A self-serve frozen yogurt oasis has set up shop in the new Nordstrom wing of the Tacoma Mall. You can find everything from Green Tea flavored yogurt to more traditional fruity flavors like strawberry and rasberry. You also have your choice of toppings – Everything from mochi balls to fresh fruit, granola, Fruity Pebbles, and lots in between. Their fruit is super fresh and their mochi balls are to die for.

Newbies may find some confusion upon entering. Let me give you some pointers before you go:

1.) Do not order at the front counter. Proceed to the right of the frozen yogurt machines and grab a cup.

2.) Choose your flavor wisely. This is not your typical super rich and creamy soft serve you get from McDonald’s. Some of the flavors are tart, think YOGURT! The fruity flavors are safe for noobs. However, the vanilla and plain are fairly tart in flavor.

3.) Before you fill your cup up to its brim – Remember you need room for toppings you silly goose! Also remember that you are paying $0.35 per ounce. It adds up quick once you add your toppings. Don’t be surprised if you leave there with $6.00 worth of frozen yogurt. Although, I find it absolutely worth it.

4.) Don’t make the same mistake I did when I first went to a self-serve froyo shop … I went a little overboard with kiwi and vanilla yogurt, mochi balls, kiwi fruit, strawberries, Fruity Pebbles AND granola. Try and make a somewhat logical flavor combination when you choose your toppings.

I am absolutely thrilled that Tacoma has been graced with a healthy alternative to Coldstone and Baskin Robbin. So let’s try and keep this one around awhile by showing a little love :]