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Lola's Tea House
Tea
Selections
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Black: Indian, Sri Lankan,
and Chinese Teas
Assam tea is known for its strong, full, rich, full-bodied,
pungent and sometimes malty bright liquor flavor. These teas are
particularly popular as a tea to drink with breakfast in the morning.
Darjeeling tea is acknowledged as the superlative standard
for tea flavor, unmatched by teas grown anywhere else in the world.
Darjeeling tea is to tea, what champagne is to wine.
Decaf Black tea is also available.
Green: Chinese and Japanese
Teas
Its natural aroma and widely acclaimed health benefits make green
tea appealing to both the tea lover and previously non-tea drinker.
Decaf Green tea is also available.
Green:
Chinese and Japanese Teas ($12-$35/lb)
Its natural aroma and widely acclaimed health benefits
make green tea appealing to both the tea lover and previously
non-tea drinker.
Decaf Green is also available
Oolong: Chinese and Taiwanese Teas ($20-$22/lb)
Oolongs have some of the qualities of both black and green teas.
At their best, oolongs are beautiful, full-bodied teas with a
fragrant flavor and fruity, sweet aroma. The vast majority of
oolongs come from China and Taiwan (also known as Formosa).
White: Chinese and Japanese
Teas ($24-$60/lb)
White teas are the most delicate of all teas. White tea has a
pale yellow cup color and a delicate, fresh flavor. The two most
popular white teas are the White Peony (also called "Pai
Mu Tan" or "Bai Mudan") and the treasured Silver
Needle.
Flavored Gourmet Teas
($20-$35/lb)
· Peach, Mango, and Ginger
· Peppermint, Chamomile, Jasmine, and Chai
Each is sure to delight your senses!
Breakfast Teas: Irish/English/Earl
Grey ($18-$25/lb)
Rooibos ($14-$20/lb):
Fast growing in popularity among those looking for an alternative.
Tea-like in cup color and character; Rooibos (and honeybush) are
naturally 100% caffeine free herbal beverages rich in essential
minerals. Imported from South Africa, Rooibos is processed from
the leaf of the Aspalathus linearis root, and looks and tastes
very much like tea. Rooibos can be enjoyed hot or cold and with
milk, lemon, sugar or honey.
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