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SPRING 2007


CHINESE REDS
(HONG-CHA)

ORGANIC GOLDEN MONKEY
Brigt and flavorful with a high concentration of downy tips.
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $12

ORGANIC GOLDEN SPIRAL
Take note of the meticulous hand-folling of this leaf not mention the bold, smooth flavour.
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $12


GOLDEN NEEDLE
A select leaf resembling glossy needles with arefined taste
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $14


YUNNAN VELVET TIPS
A strong tea from southern China with hints of leather and tobacco.
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $10


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CHINESE AGED TEAS
(PU-ERH CHA)

ORGANIC TOPAZ
From a small organic fam this is one of the most well-balanced loose leaf p
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $14

GOLDEN VELOUR
A slightly larger leaf than the Topza with increased gaminess and a loamy quality. A great choice for the winter months.
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $10

ORGANIC BEEN CHA
This tea is processed in the classic method of pressing the tea leaf into a disc like shape and wrapping it in special linene while the leaf ages and mellows.
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $10

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HIMALAYAN TEAS

ORGANIC DARJEELING
We offer this season's freshest tea from several progressive gardens. Ask your server which garden we are featuring this week.
Pot: $6
2oz. bag: $14

GOLDEN NEPAL
A bright mountain tea full of flavor.
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $10

SIKKIM
A Darjeeling-styled leaf from the Temi Estate.
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $10

CHINESE GREEN TEAS
(CHING CHA)

SELECT PI LO CHUN
Called the "Green snail of Spring." This is a famous tea produced only from delicate spring shoots. Served with cooler water, the ud and leaf sets gently unfurl while releasing a sweet orchid aroma.
Pot: $7
2oz. bag: $6

HUANG SHAN MAO FENG
"Yellow Mountain Hair Peak". This hand-harvested tea joins the flavor of clarified butter with a pleasant smokiness.
Individual Serving: $6
1oz. bag: $5

SPRING HARVEST LONG CHING
Also known as Dragon Well tea, this sword-shaped leaf creates a nutty cup with the brisk qualities of a spring tea.
Pot: $7
2oz. bag: $6

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JAPANESE GREEN TEAS

ORGANIC GENMAICHA
We toast our own bronw rice in an iron skillet and addit to a quality sencha leaf to make this ectremely satisfying beverage. Try it!
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $8

TAMA RYOKUCHA
Ryojucha means "select" or "special" tea in Japan. This tea certainly fits the bill with an incredibly fresh aroma and buttery sweetness atop the classic grassy effect of a good sencha.
Pot: $7
1oz. bag: $6

HIGH-END HOUSE SELECTION
A rotating selection of limited availability teas.
Pot: $7
1oz. bag: $6

KAISEKI HOJICHA
Late season bancha leaf and branches toasted for a soothing, low-caffeine choice. Great with a meal.
Pot: $5
2oz. bag: $8

MATCHA
This is the powdered green tea used in Cha No Yu (Japanese tea ceremony). An extremely potentn concoction served in a bowl and prepared with a bamboo whisk. This is Japan's answer to the double-espresso.
Bowl: $6


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CHINESE WHITE TEAS
(BAI CHA)

ORGANIC SILVER NEEDLE
Historically reserved as a tribute tea for Chinese Emperors, this tea contains only hand-harcested downy buds that produce a refined elixir.
Individual Serving: $8
1oz. bag: $7

ORGANIC FU DING WHITE TREASURE
Ahh. What a tea! Beautiful leaf and bud sets with the vegetal crispness of a green tea and the creaminess of a white.
Individual Serving: $6
1oz. bag: $6

ORGANIC JASMINE PEARLS
The finest jasmine tea available. Choice bud sets are carefully rolled into pellets and then infused with the actual petal of the jasmine flower. An exquisite treat.
Individual Serving: $7
1oz. bag: $7

INNDER BLOSSOM OSMANTHUS
A display tea without compare! A true example of the craftsmanship of expert tea farmers. Osmanthus flowers emerge from silk bound tea buds. Served in a wine glass
Individual Serving: $7
1oz. bag: $7


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OOLONGS

HIGH MOUNTAIN STYLE
A light green oolong from the High Mountain regions of Taiwan. Shipped directly from our source in small quantities.
Your Chouice: Gaiwan or Pot: $7
1oz. bag: $7

ANXI STYLE
Semi-oxiized teas balancing sweet and roasted qualities. We offer varying selections within this style all from Southern China.
Your Chouice: Gaiwan or Pot: $7 $7
1oz. bag: $7

ORIENTAL BEAUTY STYLE
This is a twisted (rather than rolled) leaf with a high level of oxidation. Fullest body of all the oolongs.
Your Chouice: Gaiwan or Pot: $7 $7
1oz. bag: $7

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MILK TEAS

MASLA CHAI
Found on every street corner in INdia, hearty Assam tea with cardamon, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Already laced with milk and brown sugar. Creamy, delicious and homemade.
Pot: $5

KENYA BOP
Rich, complex black tea with hints of caramel from the progressive Milima Estate in Kenya.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $10

ASSAM BOP
The disctinc, malty satisfaction of a good Indian tea is hard to beat.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $10

JAVANESE BOP
Strong, uplifting Javanese leaf varietal
Pot: $4
2oz bag: $8

WEST BEVERLEY BLEND
House blended black teas chosen to appease the local populace. Why not take some home and enjoy in the parlour of your restored Victorian?
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $10

SPIDER LEG CEYLON
Named for hte wirey leaves that were each rolled between two Sri Lankan fingers. An incredible amount of flavour with cedar notes.
Pot: $6
2oz bag: $12

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MOROCCAN TEAS

BERBER WHISKEY
Served as a tribute to our favorie rug-weaving, tea-drinking country. Comprised of organic peppermint, gunpwder green trea, and a dollop of brown sugar.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $8

HIGH ATLAS SAGE
Gunpowder tea, white sage and sugar. A specialty in the High Atlas mountains.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $8


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DESSERT TEAS

ORGANIC ROOBOIS
Rooibos is a wonder herb from South Africa. It is high in a variety of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $8

COCOA ROOBOIS
This brew combines organic Rooibos with almonds and cocoa nibs for a delightful and relaxing treat.
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $8

VANILLA HONEYBUSH
Another herb from South Africa, similar to Rooibos, infused with vanilla beans
Pot: $5
2oz bag: $8

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HERBAL TEAS
All Pots: $5
All 2oz. bags: $8

THE IRON LUNG
Red Clover, Nettle, Licorice Root, Elderberry and Fresh Ginger to promote respiratory health.

LA FEMME
Red Raspberry Leaf, Pau d'Arco, Lavendar, Dandelion, Honeybush. A feminie tonic for monthly assistance.

FEVER and FLU ERADICATOR
Elderberry, Echinacea, Licorice Root, Clove, Lemon, Chamomile, Fresh Ginger.

PURIFYING TONIC
Flax, Fennel, Fenugreek, Licorice Root, Nettles. Helps to promote a clean-burning metablism.

SOUL SOOTHER
Chamomile, Lavendar, Lemon Balm, Passion flower, Peppermint. Lower your pulse rate, any time of day.

FEVER & FLU ERADICATOR
Elderberry, Licorice Root, Clove, Lemon, Fresh Ginger , Chamomile

ORGANIC YERBA MATE
A nutritious stimulate from South America, shade grown in Paraguay to maximize flavor.


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