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ON-PREMISE CATALOG 18 FORTÉ IS PROUDLY PRESENTED AT PREMIER PROPERTIES WORLDWIDE

RITZ-CARLTON (SELECT PROPERTIES) SANCTUARY ON CAMELBACK THE POINT SOLAGE WENTWORTH BY THE SEA ROSEWOOD SANDS FOUR SEASONS (SELECT PROPERTIES) WYNN LAS VEGAS & ENCORE RESORT W HOTELS PALAZZINA, VENICE MIAMI BEACH EDITION HOTEL WAILEA LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT MARRIOTT MARQUIS NUN ASSISI RELAIS & SPA MUSEUM ADARE MANOR HOTEL & GOLF RESORT CHÂTEAU DE LA CHÈVRE D’OR HOTEL GEORGE V GRAND PLAZA MOVENPICK HOTEL GRAND HOTEL KRONENHOF MANDARIN ORIENTAL (SELECT PROPERTIES) OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS

Tea Forté also has the distinction of serving as exclusive tea purveyor to the James Beard Foundation.

4 | THE EXCEPTIONAL TEA EXPERIENCE

The perfect end to an exquisite meal. A curated assortment of to complete the in-room experience. A soothing herbal to top off a spa treatment. Creating the kind of exceptional moments your guests will remember means delighting and inspiring them at every turn. Let us customize a tea program that caters to your clientele with ’s signature pyramid, innovative tea blends and design-driven accessories.

Served at leading hotels, restaurants and spas in over 35 countries, Tea Forté provides the world’s most discerning guests an exceptional tea experience. Tea Forté is proud to serve as the exclusive tea of the James Beard Foundation.

OUR SIGNATURE PYRAMID

An impressive tea service is an experience guests remember. Our modern take on tea comes in the form of our elegant pyramid : a unique shape and style, designed not only to let the flavors of tea shine, but to delight all the senses at once. Unparalleled quality and presentation are what make a truly unforgettable experience.

CONTENT

2–3 A Signature Experience 6–7 Tea Service Presentations 10 4 Signature Pyramid Tea Infuser 8 Forté Filterbags 11 Loose Leaf Tea 5 Tea Service Presentation Tools 9 Tea Over Ice® 12 Tea Menu AWARD-WINNING OUR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE TEA BLENDS BEGINS AT THE SOURCE

At Tea Forté, we take great pride in offering only the finest tea leaves 2019 in the world. Expertly grown, sustainably sourced and masterfully Strawberry blended, only the best whole leaf teas—plus , fruits, and —go into our distinctive steeps. Our blends include only natural, non-GMO ingredients—no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

We are working towards sourcing only certified organic teas by 2021. Our commitment to ecologically sound sourcing promotes biodiversity 2018 and fair labor practices—making Tea Forté an experience that delights Cherry Blossom your guests and protects the planet too.

2017 Moroccan Mint

2015 Caramel Nougat Pear

2012 Sorbetti

White Pear Orchid Vanilla

English

2011 Blueberry Merlot

2 | A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Tea has been used in culinary applications for centuries. Today, chefs & mixologists around the world use cooled tea in cocktails and to intensify flavor, acidity, sweetness or richness in recipes. Playing with the subtle flavors and complexities of tea is a creative way to add some excitement to your beverage menu and beyond.

Visit teaforte.com/recipeideas to view some of our classic and seasonal recipes.

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A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

From the moment our handcrafted pyramid tea infuser arrives at the table, the ritual of enjoying a great cup of tea begins. This unique silhouette is designed to allow tea to expand as it steeps, releasing flavors. An elegant signature of our brand, this modern take on tea service is an unexpectedly luxurious way to treat your guests.

PYRAMID BULK PACKS

BLACK TEA 16006 BLACK CURRANT 16014 BOMBAY CHAI K 16010 DECAF BREAKFAST K 16003 EARL GREY K 16008 ENGLISH BREAKFAST K 16016 ESTATE DARJEELING K 16021 ORCHID VANILLA

OOLONG TEA 16009 FORMOSA K

GREEN TEA

16035 CHERRY BLOSSOM K NEW 16018 GREEN MANGO PEACH K 16011 JASMINE GREEN K 16000 LEMON SORBETTI* K 16022 MOROCCAN MINT K 16002 OASIS* K 16012 K

WHITE TEA

16036 PEACH BLOSSOM K NEW 16015 WHITE AMBROSIA* 16019 WHITE GINGER PEAR

HERBAL TEA 16017 AFRICAN SOLSTICE K 16023 BLUEBERRY MERLOT K 16005 CITRON 16004 MINT K 16001 GINGER LEMONGRASS K 16020 RASPBERRY NECTAR

*To be retired July 1, 2020

4 | = USDA Organic K = Certified Kosher TEA FORTÉ ON DISPLAY

PYRAMID BULK PACKS KITCHEN STAND PRESENTATION CASE A compact box of 48 infusers in four trays Keeps blends organized for fast, easy, Traditional tableside presentation box in of twelve, each sealed for freshness. Blend back-of-the-house access. The sustainable, sleek, jet black hardwood. Holds 18 infusers. descriptions and instructions are bamboo stand holds up to ten Pyramid 20011 printed on each end for easy reference. Bulk Pack trays. 1 CASE PACK MEASURES: 13.8" L X 1.7" D X 11.3"H 1 BOX PER CASE | 48 INFUSERS PER BOX 30266 MEASURES: 7.0" L X 3.3" D X 9.8" H 1 CASE PACK MEASURES: 7.625" L X 9.375" D X 11.5" H See blend listing on page 4

PRESENTATION TRAY TEA MENU COVER Our natural hardwood tray features polished metal inlays for a modern Our beautifully embossed Tea Forté menu cover in black leatherette approach to tableside and banquet presentations. Holds 24 infusers. features corner tabs to display your customizable tea menus.

20009 JET BLACK HARDWOOD 99485 1 CASE PACK 6 CASE PACK MEASURES: 12.5"L X 9.0"D X 0.8"H MEASURES: 5.0"L X 0.5"D X 11.9"H

TRAINING VIDEO CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN TEA MENU Educate yourself and your staff to provide an unparalleled experience for your guests. Learn the fundamentals of tea, as well as Tea Forté’s Fits perfectly in our Tea Menu Cover. Apply your serving suggestions. logo and pick up to fourteen Tea Forté blends.

WATCH NOW: WWW.TEAFORTE.COM/TEA-MENU www.teaforte.com/trainingvideo

| 5 SOLSTICE PRESENTATION

Traditional porcelain tea service gets a contemporary update with angular lines. A dramatic presentation on our sleek ebonized hardwood tray. Prepare with either a pyramid infuser or stainless steel infuser for loose leaf tea.

SOLSTICE SOLSTICE INFUSER Our 12-ounce porcelain Solstice Stainless steel infuser basket Teapot is designed with a hole with hole-less lid fits perfectly in the lid to reveal Tea Forté’s into our Solstice Teapot for signature leaf. a loose tea service.

20713 20720 6 CASE PACK 6 CASE PACK

SOLSTICE TRIBECA EBONIZED TRAY & SAUCER This sleek ebonized hardwood tray 6-ounce porcelain teacup and in modern jet black is designed to contemporary square saucer showcase our Solstice Presentation. are designed to coordinate 30413 with the Solstice Teapot. 6 CASE PACK 20715 6 CASE PACK

6 | CAFÉ CUP PRESENTATION

Prepare a relaxing tea experience for your guests with our classic Café Cup presentation featuring a covered tea cup which highlights the signature pyramid infuser’s leaf. Complete the experience with our oval tray, sugar & creamer set and Tea Tray for a distinctive presentation of our finest blends.

CAFÉ CUP SUGAR & CREAMER SET The 8-ounce porcelain teacup Porcelain creamer and sugar brings ensemble is designed to work beautiful simplicity to tea time. seamlessly with our pyramid infusers. Available as a set. The cup lid features a hole to reveal 30403 Tea Forté’s signature infuser’s leaf 6 CASE PACK and keeps tea hot during steeping.

20603 6 CASE PACK

TEA TRAY BAMBOO OVAL TRAY Rest our pyramid infusers on these Our bamboo oval tray custom Tea Trays after steeping to accommodates a café cup, tea capture drips. tray and sugar & creamer set.

30409 30405 ORCHID | 16 CASE PACK 6 CASE PACK

| 7 FORTÉ FILTERBAGS FORTÉ FILTERBAG 6 BOX CASE | 16 SERVINGS PER BOX | 96 SERVINGS PER CASE The finest you will experience in a filterbag, each MEASURES: 8.25"L X 6"D X 5.5"H single-cup serving of these premium grade teas and herbal 13802 EARL GREY blends is certified organic. Our teabags are compostable, organic A timeless expression of robust Assam and Italian bergamot. made of natural unbleached paper and are presented in 13801 ENGLISH BREAKFAST 100% recyclable paper boxes. Economically priced for organic black tea Complex malted undertones for satisfying start to the day. enjoying many cups a day with the premium taste that 13804 MANGO PEACH you expect from Tea Forté. organic The sweetness of ripe fruit, sharpened by and ginger.

13819  MOROCCAN MINT organic green tea Green tea leaves and fragrant cooling mint.

13829 SENCHA organic green tea Unflavored green tea, harvested and steamed in early spring.

13806 GINGER PEAR organic Delicate white tea leaves plus a hint of pear and spicy ginger.

13803 CHAMOMILE CITRON organic herbal tea Sunny Egyptian chamomile brightened by herbs and flowers.

13820 MADAGASCAR CHAI organic herbal tea FILTERBAG PRESENTATION BOX Traditional chai gets a naturally free makeover with rich South African . Classic bamboo presentation box for banquet and tableside presentation. 13808 WILD BERRY HIBISCUS 20004  organic herbal tea 1 PER CASE A berry blend brightened by hibiscus and rosehip. MEASURES: 12.25"L X 8"D X 4"H

8 | = USDA Organic K = Certified Kosher TEA OVER ICE®

Create a unique experience for your guests with a dramatic table presentation. Steep 24-ounces of your guest’s preferred Tea Over Ice blend and flash-chill—an entertaining and refreshing presentation. The perfect upsell or in-room dining experience.

Learn the art of making iced tea: www.teaforte.com/iced-tea-guide

PITCHER SET ICED TEA BULK PACKS Designed to look as good as it tastes—in-room or tableside— Each box holds 40 infusers (4 freshness trays of 10). Each label includes a our elegant Steep & Chill™ dual pitcher system is constructed brief description and steeping specifics. from hand-blown, heat-resistant glass. The proportions of hot water, tea and ice are perfectly balanced to steep 24-ounces of 16713 CEYLON GOLD K delicious iced tea. organic black tea Enjoy a crisp black iced tea; try sweetened or with a spritz of lemon. 20927 TOP PITCHER AND LID 4 CASE PACK 16714 BLOOD MEASURES: 9"L X 9"D X 6"H black tea 20928 BOTTOM PITCHER A citrusy blend with a note of orange, grapefruit and bergamot. 4 CASE PACK 16717 MANGO PEACH K MEASURES: 12"L X 12"D X 6.5"H green tea 20933 SPARE LID A sweet blend of mango and peach, enhanced by cool peppermint. 4 CASE PACK MEASURES: 4"L X 3.75"D X 4.25"H 16716 GINGER PEAR K white tea A light ginger taste with sweet blackberry leaves and .

16715 RASPBERRY NECTAR herbal tea A refreshing blend featuring raspberry, hibiscus and orange.

1 BOX PER CASE | 40 INFUSERS PER BOX MEASURES: 9.75"L X 4"D X 10.5"H

| 9 MATCHA

Enrich your guests in the ancient tradition of matcha. With ten times the antioxidants of steeped green tea, the superfood known as matcha is celebrated for its health benefits, cultural significance, and gentle ability to lift our energy. Our organic premium culinary grade matcha is made from the finest Japanese green tea leaves, stone ground into a powder that can be used in lattes, smoothies, cooking and baking. Let Tea Forté become your partner in creating a recipe program to share the benefits and unique flavors of matcha.

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ORGANIC JAPANESE STONE GROUND MATCHA POUCHES Re-sealable foil pouches for freshness. Gusseted base allows pouch to be free standing for ease of access during beverage preparation.

14401 4 OZ (113 G) POUCH | 45 SERVINGS PER POUCH MEASURES: 4.7"L X 1.85"D X 8.4"H

SPICED MATCHA LATTE

PREP TIME: 1 minute | COOK TIME: 5 minutes | Yield: One 12-ounce latte

INGREDIENTS—1 serving

• 12 ounces milk 1. On medium to low heat, steam almond milk. • 1 tablespoon maple Stir occasionally, as to not scald milk. • 1 teaspoon Tea Forté matcha 2. Combine all ingredients in blender for 20-30 • 1 teaspoon seconds. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground and matcha. • 1 teaspoon ghee 3. For Iced Spiced Matcha Latte increase • 1 teaspoon oil matcha to 2 teaspoons and serve over ice.

10 | = USDA Organic = Fair Trade Certified™ K = Certified Kosher = Vegan LOOSE LEAF TEA

Custom loose tea blends are a unique way to engage the senses. The classic presentation and full flavor of fine whole-leaf teas allow you to create a memorable teatime ritual your customers will love.

LOOSE TEA CANISTERS ONE POUND BAGS Recyclable, air-tight canisters help preserve freshness. Our most called-for blends in one pound re-sealable bags.

4 CANISTERS PER CASE 1 BAG PER CASE APPROXIMATELY 140-200 SERVINGS PER CASE APPROXIMATELY 160-170 SERVINGS PER CASE MEASURES: 2.5"L X 2.5"D X 5.5"H MEASURES: 9.1"L X 1.6"D X 13.8"H

BLACK TEA WHITE TEA BLACK TEA 16374 BERRY BASKET K 16396 PEACH BLOSSOM K 14366 BOMBAY CHAI K 16328 BLACK CURRANT K 16376 PEAR COBBLER 14354 EARL GREY K 16329 BOMBAY CHAI K 16326 VANILLA PEAR 14359 ENGLISH BREAKFAST K 16307 CARAMEL NOUGAT K 16345 WHITE AMBROSIA K 14368 ESTATE DARJEELING K 16323 DARJEELING QUINCE K 16346 WHITE GINGER PEAR 14382 ORCHID VANILLA 16330 DECAF BREAKFAST K 16331 EARL GREY K HERBAL TEA OOLONG TEA 16332 ENGLISH BREAKFAST K 16347 AFRICAN SOLSTICE K 14360 FORMOSA OOLONG K 16333 ESTATE DARJEELING K 16300 APRICOT AMARETTO K 16379 MATÉ MANTRA CHAI K 16377 BELGIAN MINT K GREEN TEA 16336 ORCHID VANILLA K 16369 BLEU BLOSSOM 14370 GREEN MANGO PEACH K 16309 PEACH BRÛLÉE K 16370 BLEU BLUSH 14363 JASMINE GREEN K 16375 RASPBERRY COCONUT 16371 BLEU GINGER 14309 LEMON SORBETTI K 16385 RASPBERRY GANACHE K 16372 BLEU HIBISCUS 14364 SENCHA K 16337 SWEET ORANGE K 16373 BLEU MINT 16380 VANILLA VEDA CHAI K 16301 BLUEBERRY MERLOT K WHITE TEA 16349 CHAMOMILE CITRON K 14377 WHITE GINGER PEAR OOLONG TEA 16302 CHERRY COSMO K 16324 MOUNTAIN OOLONG K 16350 CITRUS MINT K HERBAL TEA 16395 STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS K 16381 GINGER GURU CHAI K 14369 AFRICAN SOLSTICE K 16351 GINGER LEMONGRASS K 14398 BLUEBERRY MERLOT K GREEN TEA 16352 HARVEST SPICE K 14356 CHAMOMILE CITRON 16318 CHERRY MARZIPAN K 16397 HIBISCUS BLOSSOM K 14381 RASPBERRY NECTAR 16319 CUCUMBER MINT K 16303 KIWI LIME GINGER K 16339 GREEN MANGO PEACH K 16327 LEMON LAVENDER K 16384 HANAMI K 16378 MANGO MÉLANGE 16340 JASMINE GREEN K 16304 MOJITO MARMALADE 16341 LEMON SORBETTI K 16353 RASPBERRY NECTAR K 16342 MOROCCAN MINT K 16382 ROOIBOS RAJA CHAI K 16325 ORANGE JASMINE K 16383 TANTRA CHAI K 16344 SENCHA K 16354 WILD BERRY HIBISCUS K 16386 WINTER CHAI K

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BLACK TEA

BERRY BASKET BLACK CURRANT BOMBAY CHAI CARAMEL NOUGAT DARJEELING QUINCE black tea black tea black tea black tea black tea Sun-ripened berries blend A lush, fruity, sweet A traditional blend A confectionery Citrus, quince and with cornflower petals to steep. Blackberry of warming spices cup with the taste hibiscus lend balance brighten up black tea. leaves add a floral note. for a timeless ritual. of sweet nougat. to a prized black tea. K K K K BLACK TEA

DECAF BREAKFAST EARL GREY ENGLISH BREAKFAST ESTATE DARJEELING MATÉ MANTRA CHAI black tea black tea black tea black tea black tea Rich, raisiny, deep A timeless expression A complex black A sought-after Energizing yet rooted. Ceylon is lovely of robust with malted single-origin tea from Enhanced with top notes black or with milk. and bergamot. undertones. the Monteviot Estate. of cocoa and spice. K K K K K BLACK TEA

ORCHID VANILLA PEACH BRÛLÉE RASPBERRY COCONUT RASPBERRY GANACHE SWEET ORANGE SPICE black tea black tea black tea black tea black tea Coconut flavor A refreshing juicy-sweet and raspberry A fruit-forward blend Fragrant cinnamon, meets vanilla for tea, lush with marigold meet warm coconut for with sweet chocolate and orange for a classic an exotic steep. flowers and mango. a balanced sweetness. and juicy raspberry. that evokes the holidays. K K K BLACK TEA OOLONG TEA GREEN TEA

VANILLA VEDA CHAI FORMOSA OOLONG MOUNTAIN OOLONG STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS CHERRY MARZIPAN black tea oolong tea oolong tea oolong tea green tea A dessert-worthy chai A fragrant tea A deep, dark tea, A bright and fruity tea, Notes of with classic spices with a hint of punctuated by the with the calming cherries and and warming vanilla. roasted nut. lush taste of peach. touch of rose. toasted almond. K K K K K GREEN TEA

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CHERRY BLOSSOM CUCUMBER MINT GREEN MANGO PEACH JASMINE GREEN LEMON SORBETTI green tea green tea green tea green tea green tea A joyous pairing of tart Cool and The sweetness of ripe Rare, exceptional Our ode to the icy cherries, flowers and with a hint of fruit, sharpened by Chung Hao tea, scented Italian treat, featuring organic green tea. sweet blueberries. peppermint and ginger. with jasmine flowers. citrus and lemony herbs. K K K K K 12 | TEA MENU

GREEN TEA

MOROCCAN MINT OASIS ORANGE JASMINE MATCHA SENCHA green tea green tea green tea green tea green tea Hand-rolled Rose petals and Sunshiny citrus Delicious hot, steamed, Superior-grade leaves, orange peel create a brightens up fragrant iced or blended with harvested and steamed and cooling mint. fragrantly lush escape. night-blooming jasmine. your milk of choice. in early spring. K K K K WHITE TEA

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PEACH BLOSSOM PEAR COBBLER VANILLA PEAR WHITE AMBROSIA WHITE GINGER PEAR white tea white tea white tea white tea white tea An aromatic blend of Delicate white tea melds Vanilla orchid melds The flavors of rich vanilla Delicate white tea leaves juicy summer fruits sweet pear with the with fresh baked pear and coconut complement plus a hint of pear and delicate flowers. exotic taste of lychee. for a relaxing cup. delicate white tea leaves. and spicy ginger. K HERBAL TEA

AFRICAN SOLSTICE APRICOT AMARETTO BELGIAN MINT BLEU BLOSSOM BLEU BLUSH herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea Caffeine free rooibos The taste of juicy apricot Rich dark chocolate A true blue blend, featuring A soothing blue-green tea layered with sweet and almond pair for a and cool peppermint: lemon , orange cup with chamomile, berries and rose. refreshing infusion. a classic dessert pairing. peel, and apple. lemon and rose petal. K K K HERBAL TEA

BLEU GINGER BLEU HIBISCUS BLEU MINT BLUEBERRY MERLOT CHAMOMILE CITRON herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea An exotic blend of A deep violet steep Refreshing and cool An award-winning herbal Sunny Egyptian lemongrass, apple and with tart rosehip, sweet with a bracing natural blend with sweet berries chamomile brightened by ginger. A pure blue steep. apple and citrus. green-blue hue. and savory sage. herbs and flowers. K HERBAL TEA

CHERRY COSMO CITRUS MINT GINGER GURU CHAI GINGER LEMONGRASS HARVEST APPLE SPICE herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea Bright pink and fun-loving An herbal infusion A ginger-forward blend Citrus notes balanced Orchard-ripe fruit and with the taste of cherry of peppermint that’s fruity, sweet and by cool spearmint and berries infused with and berries. and citrus. pleasantly spicy. mellow licorice. warm baking spices. K K K K TEA MENU

HERBAL TEA

HIBISCUS BLOSSOM KIWI LIME GINGER LEMON LAVENDER MANGO MÉLANGE MOJITO MARMALADE herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea A bright herbal steep Zesty citrus and This bouquet of garden Mango and ginger. Pineapple Lush citrus. Refreshing with fragrant orange comforting ginger for a herbs and flowers and white hibiscus. The spearmint. A tropically and hibiscus. sunny taste of the tropics. features sweet apple. tropics in a cup. inspired steep. K K HERBAL TEA

RASPBERRY NECTAR ROOIBOS RAJA CHAI TURMERIC TANTRA CHAI WILD BERRY HIBISCUS WINTER CHAI herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea herbal tea Hibiscus and citrus A unique, caffeine-free An exotic, soothing A berry blend Rooibos and exotic make a beautiful red chai with apple blend of lively Indian brightened by cardamom meet sweetly ruby-hued steep. and pink pepper. spices and licorice. hibiscus and rosehip. fragrant vanilla. K K K K

STEEPING INSTRUCTIONS

BLACK 3-5 minutes | contains caffeine WHITE 2-3 minutes | contains caffeine HERBAL 5 minutes | naturally caffeine free

OOLONG 5 minutes | contains caffeine GREEN 2-3 minutes | contains caffeine

= USDA Organic = Fair Trade Certified™ K = Certified Kosher = Available in Pyramid Infuser Bulk Pack = Available in 1lb. Bulk Bag

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