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Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Fukamushi. A Fukamushi itself, nutty, grassyandidealfor breakfast 8 powder blendedwithroasted brown riceandsencha. A mealin Ryokucha GREEN...... 12 find wecould mind.your quiet and tea palate your white ultra-fine most The nuttiness. clean mellow a to Sip amidst linger hints Honeysuckle DownySprout and tosavor thedarkest ofthewhites8 muscatel. A golden, amberinfusion, siptosoothemonkey mind maltiness, withnotesofdarkMarinredwood groves andmellow white teamadefrom two leaves andonebud. A hidden sweet Bai Mudan* The bestBaiMudanwe’ve ever had. Fujianese WHITE...... *USDA C , Samovar Tea Lounge-style. Japanese matcha e r tified ** ** Velutinous,downysprouts. thick Or Straight from Mr. Ling in Anxi Province, (deep steamed)* Take refuge in this Fourth ganic **F ai r Tr ade & USDA Or ganic Vegan Thai Soy MatchaShake* Grassy, sweet, caffeinated. Yummy 8 whatever you need: energy, relaxation, beauty, sexual prowess... 7 this potent elixir as an “adaptogenic tonic,” ie, it gives you Schizandra Berry Samovar MasalaChai**5.45 Chilled refreshing 6 Lemonade CHILLED...... productivity, vitality, libidoandjoy—sleep alotandsleepdeep8 to sleepblissfully andeffortlessly. Sleepisthenew panaceafor this andassuagefear andworry, andgo soothefrazzlednerves flowers andstevia blendedharmoniously tochill-you-out. Sip Nocturnal Bliss*Honeybush, lemonmyrtle, lavender, corn recharge your system. Fruity, sweet, 8 spicyandpleasingly tart from life’s dangers. Sipthisherbalelixirtosootheyour souland Wei QiCha * Your energeticforce field “wei qi,” protects you 7 caffeinated highly and antioxidants, with brimming and bombilla.Bittersweet,vegetal a with traditionally Samovar YerbaMate peppermint, ginger, blackpepperandatouchofgreen tea8 San Franciscostyle. Robustandrich, withcardamom, Samovar MoorishMint* The tonicoftheancientMoors... Naturally sweetened withlicoriceroot 7 blended withginger, lemonmyrtle, orangeandmandarinpeels. Orange Ginger* A mildly spicyandwarmingbrew. Adroitly sugar, thisherbalisloadedwithantioxidants andcitrus7 who wantsacaffeine-free alternative. Yummy withmilkand Earl Red**Bergamotinfusedrooibos for theEarlGrey lover HERBALS...... smooth finish17 leaf gradearound withacreamy andrichbodyalong notes. Wild-crafted from ancientteatrees, thehighestMaiden Royal Palace** Deep, bittersweet espresso andchocolate captivating, deep, dark, sweet andsmooth9 Maiden’s Ecstasy**Rapture andreverie. Consummately 9 earth dampened citrus, rain- of and notes spice yields pu-erh loose-leaf classic Orange Blood PU-ERH...... world and those people you love? Can you cares about you? What else matters? Not much actually. heartbeat and look around. Who do you care about? Who the pot, and to your breath in this moment. Listen to your who hand picked the leaves, the Samovarian who brewed and vitality. Let this infusion connect you to the farmer tea take you away from everything, filling you with calm ...slow down and sip some tea. Let this delicious cup of Please... tea experience, and we thank you for joining us. expression of our values, the high ideals and essence of the and express their heartfelt gratitude. What we do is an rewarding and fulfilling to see our guests beam with joy is our bottom line. And, challenging as it is, it’s equally Making people feel good, feel healthy and attain happiness mechanism, but rather a vehicle for the greater good. usual. In other words, business isn’t just a profit-making Here at Samovar Tea Lounge, it’s never simply business as ...is tocreate positive humanconnection. Mission Our *USDA C slow down e r tified ** Blood orange artistically blended with our our with blended artistically orange Blood ** * 2000 years ago Shen Nong first identified Varies seasonally. Please ask your server 6 Or . Earthy, smooth, creamy, rich, sweet 8 . enough to see your life and touch the . ganic * Straight from Paraguay and served served and Paraguay from Straight * Incredibly floral, sweet, citrus, **F ai r Tr ade & USDA Or ganic BRUNCH & MORE...... TEA SERVICE (FOOD & TEA). . . . . Ginger Quinoa Waffle Moorish Service Soft like a pillow, heavenly. Served with fresh fruit and Halloumi & Veggie Kebabs, Mint Salad, Hummus, housemade vanilla infused palm nectar 11 Roasted Eggplant, Greek Yogurt, Herbed Crackers,

FOOD Chevre-Stuffed Dates, Mint Tea Egg Bowl (Smoked Duck, Braised Tofu or Smoked Salmon) Dismount your camel, unroll your rug, start the fire, and chill out Organic poached eggs, steamed with hijiki, ginger-soy beneath the starry desert night. Your candle-clasping harem will dipping sauce 11 soon follow. A tea service that evolved from the ancient nomadic Jook (Smoked Duck, Braised Tofu or Smoked Salmon) Berber tribes in Africa 21 The pinnacle of breakfast. Rice, slow cooked to a silken custard English Service with a 3-Tiered Platter: and served with tasty toppings: scallions, toasted garlic, peanuts, Shiitake Mushroom or Wild Smoked Salmon Quiche, nori, cilantro, sriracha and tamari soy sauce 12 Cherry Oat Scone with Devonshire Cream & Jam, Fresh Fruit Raw Honeycomb, Blue Cheese, Fresh Fruit Platter Respect the Queen, spread clotted cream and drink strong Sensually sweet and unequivocally gratifying. Wild bees make black tea with milk and sugar. Back in the day in England, they honeycomb full of vitamins, enzymes and amino acids—so attributed mysterious healing properties to tea. Actually, it was that means it’s good for you. Blue cheese and honeycomb is the boiled water that made everyone healthy 19 astounding; devour it...slowly 14 Chinese Service Shiitake Mushroom or Smoked Salmon Quiche Smoked Duck (or Veggie) Stir-fry, Squash Dumplings & Savory quiche served with a petite salad and fruit 12 Pu-erh tea (Only available at Yerba Buena) Squash Dumplings with Dipping Sauce “Nothing can have more uses than being. It is the emptiness of a Handmade vegetarian squash dumplings with spicy sesame-soy wheel hub that gives the wheel its usefulness. It is because a cup sauce 7 is empty in the middle that it can be filled with tea, and is thus useful,” —Lao Tzu 19 Tea Soup (Smoked Duck, Braised Tofu or Smoked Salmon) Paleolithic Tea Service Seasonal tea broth over rice, veggies, wakame and shiitake Kale and Carrot Salad (drizzled with our tangy sesame mushrooms 11 dressing), Steamed Beets, Choice of Wild Smoked Mini Moorish Platter Salmon, Braised Tofu, or Smoked Duck. Served with A sampler platter of hummus, roasted eggplant, Greek yogurt Houjicha Roasted Japanese dips and herbed wheat crackers 9 Before there were grains, there were just wild-foraged veggies and animals. A carb-free tea service 18 SANDWICHES...... Japanese Service Served with a side salad with tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette and Tofu or Smoked Salmon Maki Bowl, Soup & Ryokucha fresh fruit (Brown Rice Green Tea) Wakame seaweed salad with sesame-miso dressing, seasoned TLT (Tamari- Braised Tofu, Lettuce, Tomato) 12 brown rice, steamed kale with tangy sesame dressing, toasted served on Leadbetter’s handmade English muffin with mayo nori, seasonal soup 19 Curry Egg Salad & Sliced Fuji Apple 10 “Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye.” In served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mustard and mayo 1643, after over 100 duels, Japan’s most famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi retired to a cave named Reigando. While Grilled Portabella & Onions with Gruyere Cheese 11 meditating on his life and impermanence, Musashi spent his last served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mustard years drinking tea, and writing the seminal classic on strategy Grilled Agor Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto 11 The Book of Five Rings. We like his philosophy: open yourself served on whole-wheat ciabatta to the everyday beauty of life. Make life your art and pursue it with untethered passion. Turkey with Fresh Basil, Tomato, Red Onions & Gruyere 12 served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mayo Russian Service Tarragon-Marinated Beets, Smoked Whitefish & Horseradish, Devilled Egg with Caviar, Herbed SALAD...... Crackers, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Brownie Wasabi Caesar Salad with Wild Smoked Salmon They say that Tolstoy fueled his creativity by drinking Russian Organic hearts of romaine, wild smoked salmon, shaved parmesan, tea from the samovar. See what it does for you. Start with garlic, croutons, Caesar dressing with a wasabi kick 12 our zavarka, dilute it with a tad of hot water and add milk and sugar 23 Moorish Mint Greens with Halloumi Cheese & Veggie Kebabs Indian Service Mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta, tarragon Tofu Curry, Basmati Rice & vinaigrette 12 Look to Ganesh, the elephant-headed Indian deity to banish all obstacles in your path and to pave the way for unlimited wealth. Grilled Portabella Mushroom over Spring Greens Consider the potential of Ganesh over a cup of our steaming Marinated and grilled portabella mushroom, mixed spring greens, homemade organic chai 18 cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette 11 Tea Service Supreme Braised Tofu over Spring Greens This ultimate service includes your very own personal tea Tamari-Mirin braised tofu, mixed spring greens, cucumbers, sun- tender to guide you on a journey through our most premium dried tomatoes, tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette 12 . Choose any of our international tea services, which include a meal and a pot of tea, and then six of our most premium teas, SWEET TREATS...... and a platter of scrumptious sweets. Options vary seasonally, but, the tastings will range from our premium Japanese brews Rose-Infused Greek Yogurt with Medjool Dates & (like Matcha, , First Flush Sencha, ...), Chinese (Palace Fresh Mint 7 Puerh, Phoenix Oolong, ...) or Taiwanese (High Mountain Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread Pudding 10 Oolong, Bao Zhong, ...). Plan on a 2+ hour event, and plan to leave extremely uplifted, giddy and satiated. We even send you Platter of Tea Sweets 17 home with a tea brewing starter set and one of our favorite Fudge Brownie with Green Tea Mousse 8 staple teas. 150/person, two-person minimum, 6 person maximum, gratuity 2 Cherry Oat Scones with Devonshire Cream & Jam 7 included, reservation required. Please speak with a manager or Coconut Rice Pudding 5 email [email protected]. Handmade Assorted Cookies 5 Cracked wheat rooibos shortbread, lavender butter cookie, oat crumble mini-cake, matcha swirl butter cookie SAMOVAR® SAMOVAR REQUESTS 18% GRATUITY FOR PARTIES OF 5+ SAMOVAR® PLEASE REFRAIN FROM: COMPUTERS ON WEEKENDS, TAKING PHOTOS, samovarlife.com OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK