A Tea Guide for Our Guests Enjoy life sip by sip, not gulp by gulp.” - The Minister of Leaves - The Tea Room Loves Tea! All tea is good for you, so drink a tea you enjoy or expand your tea repertoire by trying a different tea on each visit to The Tea Room. All tea contains antioxidants called polyphenols, flavonoids, and catenins. The beauty of tea is that while it all comes from the same plant (camellia sinensis), the conditions where it is grown - soil, climate, elevation and drying - can provide vastly different and unique flavours for us to enjoy.
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A Tea Guide for Our GuestsEnjoy life sip by sip, not gulp by gulp.”
- The Minister of Leaves -
The Tea Room Loves Tea!
All tea is good for you, so drink a tea you enjoy or expand your tearepertoire by trying a different tea on each visit to The Tea Room.
All tea contains antioxidants called polyphenols, flavonoids, and catenins.
The beauty of tea is that while it all comes from the same plant (camellia sinensis), the conditions where it is grown - soil, climate, elevation and drying - can provide vastly different and unique flavours for us to enjoy.
AssamIndia - A strong aromatic, full-bodied tea with a malty flavour. A classic tea from Northeast India.
Orange PekoeIt has a rich, yet mild flavour and has nothing to do with the citrus fruit.
DarjeelingIndia - known as the ”champagne of teas.” A premium product(2nd flush) because of its high elevation in the Himalayan Provinceof Darjeeling in Northern India. Thin-bodied, light coloured, delicatemuscatel flavour and aroma
Lapsang SouchongChina - A large leaf black tea that is smoked over resin rich pine wood.It provides the tea with an intense smokey flavour.
Black Teas Black Tea from classic tea regions. Fully oxidized tea leaves
The Magic of Tea“With each sip I taste the fire that gives its heat,
the water that gives its wetness, the leaf that gives its spell.”- Minister of Leaves -
Buckingham PalaceOne of the Queen’s favourite blends. Earl Grey, soft green Jasmine, maltyAssam, savoury Ceylon, and brisk Kenyan.
Canadian BreakfastThis is a wonderful anytime of day tea. Blended with Assam, CeylonOrange Pekoe, Nilgiri, Sumatra, Darjeeling, and China teas.
ChaiA famous beverage from India which is popular worldwide. Blended withvanilla, cardamom, cloves, pepper, cinnamon and ginger. Good with milk.
English BreakfastBlended in the traditional British manner with Orange Pekoe,Assam and Darjeeling.
Earl Grey CreamClassic Earl Grey tea enriched with vanilla and blue blossoms. The result;very smooth and rich. A staff favourite!
Earl GreyA classic in the English tradition. Flavoured with natural bergamot andenriched with orange peel and blossoms.
Irish BreakfastA strong full-bodied tea blended in the Irish tradition. Assam, Darjeeling,and finest Kenyan.
Lady GreyThis blend is enriched with french lavendar flowers.
Strawberry ChocolateFinest Ceylon Orange Pekoe blended with chocolate pieces, pieces ofstrawberry fruit and safflowers.
Blended Black TeasOur master tea blender only uses high grown, premium quality blackteas. All blends contain natural ingredients, flavours, flower blossomsand or spices.
Ginger LemonBlended with Se Chung Oolong, ginger, lemon myrtle, lemongrassand calendula.
Peach BlossomBlended with oolong and a sweet peach taste.
JasmineA classic tea scented with jasmine flowers.
Chun MeeA classic Chinese green tea. Golden-bodied, subtle sweetness,invigorating and stimulating.
Sencha Caribbean DreamsFlavoured with exotic fruit essence, a variety of blossoms and various fruits.
OolongAlthough this is the same plant used to make black and green teas,the processing of oolong differentiates it from both. It is a partiallyfermented tea known for an array of health benefits.”
Green TeasGreen teas have undergone minimal oxidation during processing.Many varieties of green teas have been created in countries whereit is grown. Each can differ substantially due to growing conditions,processing, and harvesting.
Apple CinnamonBlended with apple cubes, cinnamon, orange peels, rose hip and naturalcinnamon flavour.
Canadian BlueberryCanadian blueberries, apple cubes, hibiscus, orange peel and rose hip.
Ginger LimeApple, rose hip, ginger, coriander, lemongrass and lemon verbena.Wonderful ginger flavour with a hint of citrus. Melanie’s favourite!
Sweet PeachCombination of apple cubes, hibiscus, rose hip, sumptuous sunflowersand peach flavour.
Fruity OrangeApples, pieces of orange fruit, rose hip, hibiscus, elderberries and a sweetorange flavour.
PassionfruitApple pieces, hibiscus, rose hip, papaya, melon and passionfruit flavor.
RaspberryA top grade fruit tea with pieces of raspberry fruit and leaves.Recommended to promote the onset of labour.
Fruit Teas
ChamomileGentle and caressing. Known to help with aches, pains, cramps, softer skinand to help one sleep easier. Known as “The Queen of contentment”.
PeppermintThe British take their mint seriously and feel it is the “cure all” of teas. Helps with headaches, nausea, toothaches, digestion and body odour.
LavendarThe benefits of this fragrant floral tea include its ability to relieve stress,promote restful sleep, calm the nerves and improve one’s mood.
Herbals
Caffeine-Free Teas
NaturalReferred to as “Red Bush tea” and popular in South Africa, it is acultivated crop with an aromatic, naturally sweet taste. It is knownto be rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium , iron and copper.Studies have shown that rooibos is beneficial in the treatment ofallergies, eczema and insomnia.
Bora Bora MangoLike the island, one sip of Bora Bora and you’ll never want to give it up. This blend is a full-bodied rooibos with sweet mango character. It’s a true taste of the South Pacific.
Lemon GardenA blend of Rooibos, lemon peel and lemongrass. Smooth and relaxing.
Rooibos
NaturalComes from the mountains of the southern cape in South Africa. It growsin the wilderness and has a subtle honey-like aroma. Honeybush belongsto the rooibos family of teas, is caffeine-free and has a low tannin content.It has a naturally sweet taste.
Cranberry CreamFruity combination of Canadian cranberries blended with honeybush,fiery safflowers, rose petals and vanilla.
Honeybush
Spicy OrangeBlended with spices, blossoms and natural orange flavour.
NaturalYerba Mate teas are said to be one of the healthiest beverages on earth. This tea is legendary throughout South America for alleviating fatigue andstress, boosting immunity, toning the nervous system, and giving tea drinkersa refreshing sense of mental clarity. It is hand picked in South Americanrainforests. There are no fertilizers or pesticides needed. Local Indian tribeshave harvested yerba mate for hundreds of years. Many of them live to bemore than one hundred years of age and it is believed it is because of thehigh levels of antioxidants found in the tea.
Yerba Mate
BalancingA carefully balanced tea for the quiet moments, to put your body back in balance. Blended with rose hips, apple, raspberry leaves, lemon verbena, elderberries, cinna-mon and cardamom.
Bamboo Chamomile (Hair and Nails)Bamboo is a great source of silica, a micro-nutrient that is crucial for the healthy growth and development of our bodies. The other main ingredient Chamomile is quite often added to shampoo due to its ability to add shine to hair. These two incredible ingredients gives a delicious herbaceous blend with a pineapple chamomile finish.
Belly Be Calm (Digestion)If your stomach is rumbling and it isn’t from hunger, this tea is for you. This blend of peppermint, known as a digestive aid, calms the muscles of the stomach and improves the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. It also incorporates cinnamon, cardamom, lemon balm and ginger, a collection of herbs said to aid digestion. This blend is rounded out by antioxidant rich licorice, fennel, and burdock root, all of which are considered to be digestive powerhouses.
Cleanse and Refresh (Detox)In today’s day and age we are exposed to toxins on a daily basis. This herbal blend will help with detoxification. Tulsi, also known as holy basil and a great source of vitamin K, is important in transporting calcium throughout the body, aids in digestion and promotes weight loss. This blend also contains licorice, ginger and burdock root which are all said to relieve digestive issues. In addition, this blend contains Dandelion root which also helps aid in cleansing the liver. This tea gives a pleasant fruity cup with a gingery finish.
Wellness Teas
Huh? (Memory)Finding yourself saying “huh?” more often than you like? Comprised of an antioxidant rich blend of herbs, green mate, tulsi, and citrus which results in a brain boosting blend. This tea delivers soft notes of fruit with a rosemary finish.
Raspberry Lemon Verbena (Relaxation) Feeling stressed and need to relax. A cup of this tea will help you calm down. This blend of apple, lemon verbena, lemongrass, hibiscus, and raspberry gives a fruity cup full of antioxidants to help soothe the nerves.
Zesty Tulsi (Cold and Flu)From the first time our ancestors placed herbs in a cup of hot water, people have been making homemade remedies for the common cold. This tea is a delicious and refined way to fend off the symptoms of a cold or flu that is dragging you down. It is a blend of Ginger, Tulsi, Cinnamon, Anise, Orange, Apple, Star Anise and Pink Peppercorns.
Head to Toes (Arthritis)As we age many of us suffer from arthritis or achy bones. For years there have been many natural remedies to help with what ails us. This tea offers a rich combination of such time honored herbs.The blend starts with turmeric which is known as an effective antidote to stiff, sore joints. It also includes Fennel, known to ease the joints, and licorice flavour to round out the blend. A pinch of Burdock Root delivers the final dose of joint relief. The citrus, flowers, and assorted spices ensure this tea is as delicious as it is healing. If you’re feeling the weather change in your joints, you need some Head to Toes in your cup!
