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3,000 DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEA ARE MADE FROM THE PLANT 'CAMELLIA
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TEA
GRADING
Orange Pekoe (O.P.) - Long pointed leaves plucked
as the buds open into leaf.
Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.O.P) - High quality tea
made from the end bud and one new leaf.
Souchong - The coarsest grade of tea.
Finest
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.T.G.F.O.P) -
Exceptionally high quality tea with plenty of little golden
tips.
Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P) - A fine grade of
tea. |
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INDIAN - BLACK
TEAS |
| FIRST FLUSH DARJEELING |
A wonderful Darjeeling from the reputable Puttabong estate. Well balanced, bright cup with elegant floral aroma. |
£7.20
/ 100g |
| DARJEELING
(F.T.G.F.O.P.) |
Grown
high on the slopes of the Himalayas, the finest tea of all,
described by connoisseurs as 'the champagne of teas'. Rich
in the cup & has a delightful muscatel aroma. Delicious
with milk or a slice of lemon. |
£2.00
/ 100g |
| ASSAM
(T.G.F.O.P.) |
From
N.E. India (where most of India's tea comes from), a strong
bright coloured tea with malty flavour. Full of body and
very economical. |
£1.80
/ 100g |
| CEYLON
(O.P.) |
A
fine quality Orange Pekoe tea grown in the hills of Sri-Lanka.
Smooth and golden with a delicious bouquet. Tastes good
with milk, delicious with lemon or iced. |
£1.60
/ 100g |
| NEPAL Ilam Valley Estate FTGFOP |
A lovely sweet hand picked tea, from the valley below the highest mountains on earth.
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£2.20
/ 100g |
KEEMUN
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From
the 'Anwhei' province of China , a mild, aromatic tea with
a delicate flavour. Suitable for drinking with or without
milk. |
£1.40
/ 100g |
| YUNNAN
(F.O.P.) |
A
clear, golden China tea from the province where the
tea was first grown. Slightly stronger in the cup than Keemun.
Drink black or with a little milk. |
£1.90
/ 100g |
| LAPSANG
SOUCHONG |
From
the 'Fujian' province of South China, a large leaf tea with
a distinctive flavour derived from smoking the tea
in wood chips. Best drunk without milk or iced with lemon
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£1.60
/ 100g |
| ROSE
CONGOU |
From
the North of China, a flavoursome, large leaf tea mixed
with rose petals to give a fragrant aroma and sweet taste.
Serve black or with a drop of milk. |
£1.40
/ 100g |
| JASMINE |
From
the 'Fujian' province, a semi-fermented tea scented
with jasmine flowers. It has delicate flavour which can
be
most refreshing on a hot day. Often drunk with Chinese food,
best drunk without milk. Black and green teas.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
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FORMOSA
TEA (TAIWAN)
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| FORMOSA
OOLONG |
A
Semi-fermented tea. Famous for its light delicate flavour.
Drink with or without milk.
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£1.90
/ 100g |
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BLENDED
TEA |
EARL
GREY
Pure China Tea |
A
traditional blend of China teas, scented with oil of Bergamot.
Created by the Chinese for the second Earl Grey.Very refreshing
drunk with or without milk.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
| EARL
GREY - BLUE LADY |
A
traditional blend of China teas, flavoured with oil of Bergamot,
but enhanced with mallow blossoms and cornflowers to give
it a strong citrus flavour.
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£1.45
/ 100g |
| RUSSIAN
CARAVAN |
This
blend was originally brought across Asia to Russia by camel
caravan. Delicious with lemon, hot or iced.
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£1.60
/ 100g |
| BREAKFAST
BLEND (B.O.P.) |
A
traditional blend of Ceylon and Indian teas giving a full
bodied liquor, perfect for an early morning 'cuppa'.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
| AFTERNOON
TEA |
A
unique and refreshing blend of Earl Grey, Jasmine, Rose
Congou and Gunpowder teas. Best drunk black.
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£1.60
/ 100g |
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JAPANESE GREEN
TEAS
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| GEN-MAI-CHA |
Toasted
and partially puffed rice is blended with large leaf Sencha
tea. This soothing tea has a distinctly nutty flavour. Serve
hot or chilled.
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£2.75
/ 100g |
| BANCHA |
A
large leaf tea picked in the Autumn, it has the
lowest caffeine content of all green teas.
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£2.75
/ 100g |
| HO-JI
CHA |
Roasted
Bancha tea, it has an earthy taste and virtually no caffeine.
Makes an especially soothing digestive tonic. |
£2.75
/ 100g |
| SENCHA |
It has a mild flavour and is rich in vitamin C with a higher caffeine content than Bancha . |
£2.00
/ 100g |
| SENCHA WILD GREY |
Japanese green Sencha tea blended with orange peel & Bergamot oil, Wonderfully refreshing |
£2.20
/ 100g |
| JAPANESE
CHERRY |
Cherry
flavoured Bancha, makes an exotic evening tea. |
£1.80
/ 100g |
CHINESE GREEN
TEAS
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| YOUNG
HYSON |
A
Brisk China green tea, has a golden liquor with a
hint of sweetness. Use sparingly for optimum flavour.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
| GUNPOWDER |
Superior
grade of green tea, tightly rolled leaves
resembling gunpowder pellets.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
| GREEN
YUNNAN |
A
great China green tea. Richly coloured liquor has a sweet
finish. |
£1.70
/ 100g |
| GREEN
PEPPERMINT |
Gunpowder
tea with peppermint herb. Excellent as a digestive aid.
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£1.40
/ 100g |
CHINESE GREEN
TEAS |
| PAI-MU-TAN |
A long and gentle drying out process in the open air and painstaking hand preparation allows for a sweet aroma and delicate flowery flavour. |
£2.95
/ 100g
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| CEYLON Broken Orange Pekoe |
Excellent tea taste without the caffeine. |
£2.75
/ 100g |
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SPECIALITY AND OTHER
TEAS
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| CEYLON ‘Silver tip’ |
A fruity and sweet cup with a light, citrus finish, this tea is superb drunk on its own |
£3.95
/ 100g |
| JASMINE ‘Chung Hao’ |
A step up from our standard Jasmine. The delicate taste makes this a superior tea in all respects. |
£3.50
/ 100g |
| ASSAM Hattialli |
A truly superb tea. Lots of tips means that only the youngest and sweetest leaves are used , producing a tea with a bright colour and wonderful flavour . |
£2.60
/ 100g |
| KENYA G.F.O.P. |
Due to the climate the tea can be harvested throughout the year. A rich red, full flavoured liquor with body and strength. From the last orthodox plantation in Kenya. |
£1.50
/ 100g |
| CHAMOMILE
FLOWERS |
A
calming, relaxing herbal tea that is believed to sweeten
the breath, settle the stomach, calm the nerves, reduce
stress and combat insomnia. |
£2.00
/ 100g |
| ROOIBOS |
Rooibos
(Trans. Red bush tree) is a soothing caffeine free tea made
from the 'Aspalathus Linearis' plant, harvested from the
cape province of South Africa. A very mild and aromatic
tea which is low in tannin and does not turn bitter in the
pot. |
£1.60
/ 100g |
| MATE |
Grown
in Brazil, this herbal tisane is rich in caffeine and vitamin
C. refreshing & invigorating, can be drunk hot or cold. |
£1.50
/ 100g |
| KIWI & STRAWBERRY TISANE |
Delicious combination of two fruits. Quite full bodied with excellent flavour. A deep strawberry taste with subtle essence of kiwi. Delicious hot or cold. A very summery brew. |
£1.90
/ 100g |
| APPLE & LEMON TISANE |
An exciting combination of fresh apple and tangy citrus flavours. Both fruit tisanes are caffeine free and contain no tea extract. |
£1.90
/ 100g |
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FLAVOURED
TEAS |
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These
consist of a blend of China teas with the following natural
flavourings. |
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Raspberry,
Almond, Ginger, Orange, Lemon, Vanilla, Mango,
Passion Fruit, Spice Winter Tea &Summer Tea |
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All
£1.50/100g |
