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Drinks Menu Black Tea drinks menu black tea 1903 blend £3.50 bright leaves/floral/light Crafted by hand exclusively for Mackintosh at the Willow by PekoeTea of Edinburgh, the 1903 Blend calls back to the history of the tea trade. The 1903 Blend is a light afternoon blend containing teas from Sri Lanka and China and decorated with rose petals in a nod to the rose motif found in the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. breakfast blend* £3.00 bright leaves/malt/caramel A blend of Assam and Darjeeling teas specially blended in Kolkata. decaffeinated breakfast £3.25 bright leaves/malt/caramel A classic black tea from Sri Lanka offering the taste of tea but without the caffeine. russian caravan £3.00 smoky/peat/full-bodied This smoky Lapsang blend evokes the historic caravan trails that would have brought tea from China to the European markets. duchess grey £3.00 lively/floral/citrus An Earl Grey with a touch of nobility, Duchess Grey adds a floral, citrus twist to the classic. french earl grey £3.00 sweet/floral/citrus This is Earl Grey reimagined with a dash of continental luxury. *May contain traces of nuts. blue lady* £3.50 citrus/floral/fruits Black tea flavoured with grapefruit and blended with marigold flowers. scottish chai £3.00 warm/dark/spiced Inspired by the traditional Indian chai spiced teas, this handcrafted blend brings a malty black tea together with warming spices. congou black £4.00 strong/chocolate/dark Congou tea is the name given to a tea of a quality high enough to be used in the traditional Chinese gongfu tea ceremony. orange blossom oolong £3.50 citrus/caramel/fragrant A blend of dark Taiwanese oolong teas decorated with orange peel, offering an intense citrus aroma and a fruity, caramel flavour. ceylon orange pekoe £3.00 bright leaves/floral/light A fine black tea from the Kenilworth Estate in Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya district with a refreshing cooling menthol sensation and a hint of eucalyptus. assam £3.50 strong/malty/dark Single-estate Assam black tea with a perfectly balanced, malty flavour. darjeeling 2nd flush £3.50 delicate/floral/muscatel From the Gopaldhara Estate, this tea carries a floral aroma and a classic malty taste alongside the characteristic Darjeeling muscatel flavour. *May contain traces of nuts herbal & fruit tea chamomile £3.00 floral/herbal/light A floral infusion, with an apple blossom aroma and a sweet, fruity flavour. scottish summer fruits £3.50 sweet/fruity/floral A blend of sencha green tea, with notes of wild Scottish fruit and flowers. peppermint £3.50 fresh/sweet/light A naturally sweet, refreshing mint infusion. lemongrass and ginger £3.00 warm/soothing/light spice This herbal infusion is warm, soothing and caffeine free. cloud catcher* £3.50 bright/fruity/vibrant A delightful blend of apple, kiwi and coconut. Naturally caffeine free. rooibos £3.00 honey/malt/herbaceous Known for its honey flavour, and is naturally caffeine free. highland rooibos* £3.50 fresh/honey/light A blend of Rooibos combining flavours from Scotland’s last wilderness. earl grey rooibos £3.50 honey/citrus/mellow For a caffeine-free alternative to the traditional classic blend, this tea combines South African Rooibos with bergamot oil. *May contain traces of nuts. white tea moonlight white £4.00 fresh/sweet/fruity Originating from Yunnan Province in China, Moonlight White is named because the tea leaves are withered before processing under the light of the moon. The result is a light, sweet tea with a hint of stone fruits to the flavour. pai mu dan £4.00 fresh/sweet/crisp A classic tea from Fujian Province in China with notes of peach and melon. green tea jade tips £3.00 fresh/sweet/crisp A classic green tea from China’s Henan Province, Jade Tips is an ideal first taste of green tea, with a smooth, well-balanced flavour. jasmine dragon pearl £3.00 light/fragrant/floral Hand-rolled using tender green buds, this delicious calming jasmine tea is made in the traditional way. peach sencha £3.50 smooth/sweet/nutty Crafted by PekoeTea of Edinburgh to bring the taste of ripe sweet peaches together with a nutty, smooth sencha green tea. coffee Please ask for decaffeinated, skimmed, soya & almond milk options. Espresso £2.50 Double Espresso £2.75 Americano £3.00 Flat White £3.25 Latte £3.50 Mocha £3.75 Cappuccino £3.50 Macchiato £3.25 Viennese Coffee | Two shots of espresso and whipped cream £4.50 Hot Chocolate | Abyss 40% £3.75 soft drinks & minerals 125ml 275ml 330ml 1ltr Still/Sparkling Water £2.75 £4.95 Coke Zero/Diet Coke/Coke £2.95 Irn Bru/Diet Irn Bru £2.95 Franklin & Sons Lemon & Elderflower with Juniper £3.60 Franklin & Sons Strawberry & Raspberry £3.60 Soda Water £2.00 Fentimans Ginger Beer £2.00 Fentimans Ginger Ale £2.00 Fentimans Classic, Light or Grapefruit Tonic £2.00 beers, lagers & ciders . Harviestoun Schiehallion £4.50 Alva, Scotland | Wheat Malt Lager | ABV 4.8 Harviestoun Old Engine Oil | £5.00 Alva, Scotland | Thick, Dark, Black Ale | ABV 6.0 Aspall Cider £4.50 Suffolk, England | Bittersweet Apple Cider | ABV 5.5 wines White Wine 175ml 250ml ½ Btl Btl Bolla Soave, DOCC, Italy £4.50 £6.50 £8.95 Luis Felipe Edwards Sauvignon Blanc £5.25 £7.25 £9.75 Dessert Wine 50ml Torres Floralis Moscatel £3.00 Rose Wine 175ml 250ml Btl Rare Vineyards Rosé, Pays d'Oc £4.95 £6.95 £20.50 Red Wine 175ml 250ml ½ Btl Btl Bolla Valpolicella, DOCC, Italy £4.50 £6.50 £8.95 Luis Felipe Edwards Merlot £5.25 £7.25 £9.75 sparkling wine & champagne 125ml Btl Conti D'Arco Brut, Prosecco £4.95 £26.50 Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservée Brut, Champagne £7.95 £39.95 Bouché Père et Fils Brut Rosé, Champagne £45.50 Taittinger Nocturne, Champagne £59.50 spirits & fortified wines Vodka 25ml Stolichnaya Vodka £3.25 Russian roots dating back to 1901 | ABV 40 Holy Grass Vodka £3.95 Scotland | Scottish equivalent of bison grass | ABV 41.5 j whisky Woodford Reserve Bourbon |ABV 43.2 £4.75 Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt | Highland | ABV 46 £5.00 Gin Eden Mill Original £3.75 St Andrews | Featuring sea buckthorn botanics | ABV 42 Hendricks £4.00 Girvan | Apothecary bottled with cucumber botanicals | ABV 41 Rum Pampero Blanco £3.25 Venezuela | White & smooth, aged for 2 years | ABV 37.5 The Kraken Black Spiced Rum £3.25 Trinidad | Rich deep & spicy | ABV 40 .
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