TEA MENU GREEN

GREEN WITH JASMINE FLOWERS

Green Tea naturally enriched with the petals of Jasmine has been a favourite of the Chinese since the Southern Song Dynasty. The sweet smelling Jasmine flowers are mixed with 175 to naturally impart their fragrance and distinctive flavour. Jasmine is known for its soothing and warming properties. A delicious palate cleanser after strong tasting or rich food.

MOROCCAN MINT GREEN TEA

Gentle and at the same time stimulating and aromatic. Pure Ceylon Young Hyson Green Tea with Peppermint leaves. A pleasing all natural combination of gentle Green Tea and 175 the sweet fragrance of peppermint leaves. The elegance of this Ceylon green tea with the minty ‘coolness’ of the peppermint leaf makes this a perfect after dinner tea.

CEYLON YOUNG HYSON GREEN TEA

Delicate Ceylon Green Tea from Ceylon’s Gampola District, grown at 1,400 feet elevation. A gentle brew, with yellow and a slight sweetness in its finish. An ideal 175 accompaniment to a meal, or as a relaxing afternoon tea. Green tannins come across light in astringency and overall,

the tea leaves a perception of sweetness in the aftertaste. A youthful and exuberant tea.

BLACK TEAS

BRILLIANT BREAKFAST

A bright and bold morning tea. Perfectly rounded, with body, strength, colour and pungency representing the essence of a fine . The beautifully even Broken 175 Orange Pekoe leaf yields a burgundy coloured liquor which is robust and strong yet bright with an energetic personality. Can be enjoyed with milk if desired.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge FLAVOURED BLACK TEAS

THE ORIGINAL EARL GREY

The tea that became known as ‘’ combines tea with the flavour of bergamot. This original Earl Grey Tea offers a rich and strong brew, enhanced with the citrusy oil 175 of Bergamot; it is a distinctive and unique flavour. Without doubt, a tea with body and a steady personality.

ROSE WITH FRENCH VANILLA

A seductive tea, combining a fine Single Region Pekoe from Nuwara Eliya with the mystical, sensuous fragrance of rose petals. The rose fragrance is tinged with the flavour of 175 French Vanilla, heightening the romance of this tea and softening its character.

ITALIAN ALMOND TEA

A medium strength Ceylon Tea, fragrant and with a slightly sweet almond finish. The tea has a nutty, sweet edge with a rich body. Ideal taken with sweet cakes and pastries, or for 175 something different, as a t-Shake, brewed strong, cooled and poured over vanilla ice cream.

BLUEBERRY AND POMEGRANATE

A bright Ceylon Single Region Tea from the Western High Elevation region, finely infused with the tart and woody 175 sweetness of Pomegranate, then beautifully complemented with the soft, fruity sweetness of Blueberry. In combination, the berry note in the two fruits mingles harmoniously with the brisk Ceylon Pekoe. Bright, medium bodied with notes of fruit and a wonderful fragrance, a deliciously piquant tea.

LYCHEE WITH ROSE AND ALMOND

A bright Western High Grown Ceylon Pekoe in a wonderfully aromatic marriage of flavours. The medium 175 bodied Ceylon Pekoe is deliciously complemented by the complex bouquet and fusion of Lychee, Almond and Rose in combination. The soft sweetness of Rose dominates on first sip, giving way on the palate to Almond, eventually embraced by the fruity, fragrant Lychee. A delightful tea with flavours that offer a wonderfully aromatic and delicious experience.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge PEACH

A gentle fruity aroma with the softly sweet fragrance yielding an elegant and bright tea with a touch of peach. The high 175 grown Ceylon Pekoe from Dilmah Tea Gardens in the Dimbula Valley, produces a medium bodied tea that deliciously complements the soft flavour of peach.

NATURAL CEYLON

A spicy, reviving Ceylon tea. Ginger has a pronounced sharp flavour and is prized in the East in Ayurveda as a digestive aid. The ‘hot’, throat warming character of ginger balances a 175 bright, high grown Ceylon Tea to offer a deliciously refreshing spice tea. Natural Ginger Tea is a centuries old tradition in Ceylon, as a reviving, ‘pick me up’ brew.

MANGO AND STRAWBERRY

A fragrant tea with notes of Mango and Strawberry combining in fine balance with the high grown Ceylon Pekoe L eaf Tea. A refreshing and deliciously different composition 175 th at combines a bright, medium bodied Ceylon Tea with the sweet, fruity notes. A harmonious combination that is aromatic and pleasingly different.

INFUSIONS

PURE CHAMOMILE FLOWERS

Chamomile is a gentle and relaxing herb enjoyed for centuries by Europeans as a tonic. The subtle flavour of Chamomile flower is concentrated in the infusion, without 190 leaves and stem. Chamomile is often enjoyed as a relaxing, naturally caffeine free infusion before bedtime, with its soothing aroma and very delicate flavour.

PURE PEPPERMINT LEAVES

Savoured as a refreshing beverage since Roman times, Peppermint is naturally caffeine free and ideal taken after a meal to aid digestion. The infusion of peppermint leaves 190 with a touch of honey is an ideal palate cleanser and effective in rehydration - a cooling and uplifting beverage especially useful for hangovers!

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge NATURAL ROSEHIP WITH HIBISCUS

The English have enjoyed Rosehip since the beginning of history, and its tart flavour is softened here with Hibiscus 175 flowers. Reputedly a rich source of natural antioxidants, Rosehip and Hibiscus Flowers produce a reddish infusion with a strong, fruity aroma. The beverage is said to be rich in Vitamin C, and has a host of other health benefits.

VERY SPECIAL RARE TEAS

SENCHA GREEN EXTRA SPECIAL

Sencha is a steamed green tea, the most popular tea in where its delicate flavour and mild finish are especial- ly appreciated. This is a pleasing and refreshing green tea 190 and can be enjoyed throughout the day. It is an ideal accom- paniment to lunch or dinner, aiding digestion and refreshing the palate.

SINGLE ESTATE ASSAM

VSRT Tea was discovered in the jungles of ’s Assam region in ASSAM 1823 and since then Assam has become synonymous with Indian Tea. This Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery 190 Orange Pekoe is a Single Estate Assam leaf tea. A medium bodied tea, with a gentle earthiness balanced by a touch of spice.

SINGLE ESTATE DARJEELING

A distinctive and refined experience in tea. Fine Darjeeling comes from India’s most famous Darjeeling. This is a Single Es tate , grown at 7,000 feet above sea level 190 and within sight of Mount Everest. The leaf is dark brown with hints of olive, developing to a golden infusion when b rewed. The light liquor is slightly floral and has a prominent Muscatel note in its finish.

PRINCE OF KANDY

A princely, high grown Ceylon Single Region Tea, with a beautiful golden liquor. It is the perfect Afternoon Tea, a wonderful accompaniment to light cakes, pastries and 190 scone. It is a delight on the eye as much as on the taste buds.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge TIE GUAN YIN

Tightly rolled, jade green leaf with the characteristically elegant herbal aroma of Tie Guan Yin. When brewed, the leaf unfurls as it releases a light and wonderfully floral 190 personality. A delicate tea that is as pleasing in appearance and aroma as on the palate. The pale yellow liquor is tinged with green and offers a gentle taste with hints of olive, herb and is refreshingly fragrant.

NUWARA ELIYA PEKOE

This seasonal Nuwara Eliya tea is distinctive amongst Ceylon Teas, recognizable by the delicate and gentle character, the golden glow of the tea, and its soft aroma. 190 Best drunk without milk or just a dash. Peppermint is naturally caffeine free and ideal taken after a meal to aid digestion.

WHITE TEAS

CEYLON SILVER TIPS

A sublime tea, that is rare and handmade from an unique variety of . This revered is grown 300 on our Kataboola Estate where only the fresh buds of the tea plant are hand picked at dawn, protected in silken pouches and then dried under filtered sunlight. The characteristic silver, needle-like buds with their velvety texture, produce a pale liquor that is supremely delicate. This is a light tea, prized for its gentleness. It demands respect in its preparation and yields hints of pear, honey and a lightly herbal embrace. The beauty of the buds, and their transformation, enhances the serenity in this unique Ceylon Tea.

JADE BUTTERFLY HANDMADE WHITE TEA

A handmade white tea, each leaf hand tied into a bow, with the appearance of a butterfly. The pale green leaf with prominent white tip, produces a light golden liquor. 250 A delicate and gentle cup, very slightly ‘woody’ complemented by fruitiness and a smooth finish. This is a tea for a connoisseur very subtle yet sophisticated and refreshing.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge WATTE SERIES

PHP 190/cup and PhP 1,250/caddy RAN WATTE Highest elevation, at 6000 feet above sea level.

Delicate, mellow taste, subtle fragrance, in the style of fine Champagne; best for late evening or after dinner relaxation. A sliver of ginger or a slice of lemon, a touch of cinnamon would enhance your enjoyment. If you enjoy tea sweet add bees honey. Do not add milk.

UDA WATTE High Grown, at 5000 feet above sea level.

Rich, brimming with flavour, intense aroma and well rounded, in the style of a Pinot Noir; best for “bed tea”, breakfast and early afternoon. If you enjoy your tea white and sweet, a touch of dairy milk and honey protect the natural goodness of tea.

MEDA WATTE Mid Grown, at 3000 feet above sea level.

Strong, full bodied, elegant and velvety on the palate, in the style of a Shiraz; best for afternoon or early evening. If you enjoy your tea white and sweet, a touch of dairy milk and honey protect the natural goodness of tea.

YATA WATTE Low Grown, at 1000 feet above sea level.

Pungent, robust, intense in the style of Cabernet Sauvignon. It may be enjoyed anytime, if you enjoy strong tea. If you prefer tea white and sweet, add a touch of dairy milk and honey.

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VANILLA ICE CREAM T-SHAKE 275 A delightful t-shake with your inspiring aroma of vanilla flavour

EARL GREY ICE CREAM T-SHAKE 275 An assertive bergamot aroma of Earl Grey Tea combined with vanilla ice cream

PEPPERMINT REFRESHER 275 Sharp minty character of pure peppermint leaves combined with vanilla ice cream

CINNAMON ICE CREAM T-SHAKE 275 A spicy tea shake combining Ceylon Cinnamon Tea and vanilla ice cream

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NATURAL VANILLA ICED TEA 200 A cool refereshing iced tea with the natural flavour of vanilla

PRINCE OF KANDY ICED TEA 200 A delicate iced tea with a golden infusion in light flavour of Prince of Kandy tea

PURE PEPPERMINT ICED TEA 200 Refreshing pure peppermint iced tea as a cooling and uplifting beverage

CHILLED CINNAMON TEA 200 A slightly woody note of chilled cinnamon tea with its pervasive fragrance

MOROCCAN MINT ICED TEA 200 The combination of a gentle green tea with the sharp taste of pure peppermint leaves makes a delightful refreshing drink

PRINCE OF KANDY LEMONADE TEA 200 A healthy lemonade, fusing a high grown Nuwara Eliya Tea, with Lemonade and a touch of mint t-COCKTAILS

MOROCCAN MINT MOJITEA 285 A light blend of Moroccan Mint Tea with white rum, fresh calamansi juice, mint leaves topped with soda water

ROSEHIP AND HIBISCUS 285 ORANGE REFRESHER A fruity infusion of Rosehip and with gin, chilled orange juice and triple sec

EARL GREY GOLDEN SUMMER 285 A rich and strong brew of Earl Grey Tea with vodka, triple sec and a zest of fresh calamansi juice

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REAL HIGH TEA

OUR SIGNATURE LONG AFTERNOON TEAS AT THE BLU

PhP 900 for two (2) persons The long sweet and savory afternoon tea platter for two (2) and your choice of two (2) cups of tea.

Ask your server for the High Tea of the Month

SINGLE SERVE

SCONES PHP 350 Two (2) pieces freshly made English scones, served with clotted cream, whipped cream, butter and raspberry preserves

TEA SANDWICH OF THE DAY PHP 400

Assorted sandwiches

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge SWEETS AND SAVORIES

MANGO CHEESECAKE (D) (N) PHP 300

Served on a healthy granola crust

BROWNIES WITH VANILLA SAUCE (D) (N) PHP 300

Rich chocolate classic brownies with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce

PASSION FRUIT DÉLICE (D) (N) PHP 250

Lady finger sponge cake layered with passion fruit mousselineand milk croquant flakes

PISTACHIO OPERA CAKE (D) (N) PHP 500

Pistachio sponge cake infused with Italian coffee layered with pistachio butter cream and ganache

THE BLU CLUB SANDWICH (D) (P) PHP 550

Grilled chicken, bacon, egg lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise

For any dietary requirements, special preparation or food allergens, please alert your server prior to ordering.

(D) Contains dairy (N) Contains nuts (P) Contains pork

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge TEA TO GO VERY SPECIAL RARE TEAS The Original Earl Grey

PHP 1,000 / caddy

The tea that became known as 'Earl Grey Tea' combines tea with the flavour of bergamot. This original Earl Grey Tea offers a rich and strong brew, enhanced with oil of Bergamot; it is a distinctive and unique flavour.

The First Ceylon Souchong

PHP 2,200 / caddy

Ceylon Souchong is a Single Estate Tea produced in the Galle District, and gently panfired using cinnamon wood. The result a prominent wood smoke note with a touch of juiciness and sweetness in its finish.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge Tie Guan Yin Tea

PHP 2,200 / caddy

Tightly rolled, jade green leaf with the characteristically elegant herbal aroma of Tie Guan Yin. When brewed , the leaf unfurls as it releases a light and wonderfully floral personality. The pale yellow liquor is tinged with green and offers a gentle taste with hints of olive, herb and is refreshingly fragrant.

The First Ceylon Oolong Tea

PHP 2,200 / caddy

Oolong is a fragrant and gentle tea, semi-fermented and demanding precision in its manufacture. Traditionally originating from the Fujian Province of , First Ceylon Oolong is the first Oolong to be produced in Ceylon (). Distinctive in leaf, aroma and liquor, Ceylon Oolong is a Single Estate Tea from the Galle District.

SEASONAL FLUSH

PHP 1,500 / caddy

Dilmah’s Seasonal Flush teas are quite simply the most exclusive of all teas, and a true tea connoisseur’s dream.

Sri Lanka is blessed with two distinct weather systems affecting the tea country at different times. The resulting Dimbula and Uva Seasonal Teas, though rare, are said to be chief amongst the reasons why Ceylon Tea was always considered to be the finest in the world. They are unique in taste, and embody the sense of place and time – terroir in tea - perfectly.

Selections: • Thotulagalla Estate Organic Ceylon Orange Pekoe Special • UVA Seasonal Flush

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge GREEN TEA Moroccan Mint Green Tea

PHP 1,000 / caddy

Gentle and at the same time stimulating and aromatic. A pleasing all natural combination of gentle Green Tea and the sweet fragrance of peppermint leaves. The elegance of this Ceylon green tea with the minty ‘coolness’ of the peppermint leaf makes this a perfect after dinner tea.

Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers

PHP 1,000 / caddy

The sweet smelling Jasmine flowers are mixed with Green Teato naturally impart their fragrance and distinctive flavor.

Jasmine is known for its soothing and warming properties. A delicious palate cleanser after strong tasting or rich food.

FLAVOURED Galle District OP1

PHP 1,000 / caddy

Galle is a historic seaport and this Orange Pekoe 1 (OP1) is grown in the northern part of the Galle District. The leaf is clean, wiry and black, characteristic of a typical low elevation tea. The infused leaf reveals a coppery hue, yielding a bright, and pleasingly light liquor. Deep golden orange in the cup, this tea has a malt, slightly raw aroma and a peaty finish.

Rose with French Vanilla

PHP 1,000 / caddy

A seductive tea, combining a fine Single Region pekoe from Nuwara Eliya with the mystical, sensuous fragrance of rose petals. The rose fragrance is tinged with the flavour of French Vanilla, heightening the romance of this tea and softening its character.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge Pure Peppermint Leaves

PHP 1,000 / caddy

The infusion of peppermint leaves with a touch of honey is an ideal palate cleanser and effective in rehydration – a cooling and uplifting beverage especially useful for hangovers.

Pure Chamomile Flowers

PHP 1,000 / caddy

The daisy-like chamomile flower has an uplifting aroma reminiscent of apples. This infusion offers the pure chamomile flowers, without leaves and stem. Chamomile is often enjoyed as a relaxing, naturally caffeine-free infusion before bedtime, with its soothing aroma and very delicate flavour.

Prices are inclusive of taxes, subject to 10% service charge