FRENCH MARKET CAFÉ'S Loose List

BLACK

ASSAM ...... 3.99 Northern Indian tea has a pungent liquor, brews to a dark reddish color,full-bodied with a malty taste, truly unique and takes well to and sugar.

FRENCH BREAKFAST TEA - St. Coombs Estate ...... 4.25 Rich single estate Sri Lankan from St. Coombs garden, so sophisticated and perfect for breakfast or anytime.

EARL GREY ...... 3.99 Traditional afternoon tea, a delicately scented black tea blend of large leaf Indian black tea & oil of bergamot - flavor and light overall taste - a tea connoisseurs favorite.

VICTORIAN AFTERNOON ...... 4.25 Years ago this special blend was the private label tea for the Elizabethan Club of Yale University. A beautiful blend of Indian, Sri Lankan, Formosan tea - a slightly smoky character, dark-reddish cup with a sparkling liquor brew.

IRISH BREAKFAST ...... 3.99 Vibrant unique blend of small and large Assam leaves - brisk flavor with undertones of dark rich fermented malt - great with milk, and sugar.

ENGLISH BREAKFAST ...... 3.99 Our English Breakfast blend uses robust teas from India & Sri Lanka, producing a bold full-flavored tea, our most popular breakfast tea.

GREEN TEAS

GUNPOWDER GREEN ...... 3.99 Traditional , also known as China Pearl for the round rolled leaves gray-green in color, that unfolds magnificently - sweet fragrance, clean and fresh taste - one of our most popular teas.

GREEN PARADISE BLEND ...... 3.99 This flavored green tea is a blend of style China tea leaves with pieces of strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb & corn flowers.Very visually appealing with red, white and blue pieces contrasting dark leaves. Fresh green taste with a delicate sweetness.

HERBAL TEAS

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB -FREE FRUIT ...... 4.25 Sweet strawberries paired with rhubarb, hibiscus and apple ...aroma of a fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie , irrestible !

TANGY TUMERIC GINGER ORGANIC CAFFEINE-FREE INFUSION ...... 4.25 Warm taste of tumeric with notes of citrus and lemon and ginger, all organic and healthy and flavorful tea.

BLUEBERRY CAFFEINE-FREE INFUSION TEA ...... 4.25 All-fruit infusion of blueberries, apples, hibuscus & cornflower petals, elderberries, currents, raisins all natura, caffeine free. FRENCH MARKET CAFÉ'S LOOSE LEAF TEAS

WHITE TEA

CITRUS BLOSSOM WHITE ...... 4.25 is the rarest tea of all teas. Our unique twist on classic white tea - our blenders have taken the finest Mutan White tea leaves from China and combined with corn flowers, petals, marigold petals, orange pieces and essence of natural oranges. Our Citrus Blossom White is a way to enjoy all the healthy goodness of white tea.

FLAVORED TEAS

PARIS AFTERNOON BLACK TEA ...... 4.25 Our Tea de Maison . . .fragrant notes of and citrus enhance this classic Earl Grey black tea reminds you of adventures in the City of Light - Paris,,, compares to Mariage Freres French Blue, only affordable.

DUCHESS GREY BLACK TEA ...... 4.25 kicked up a notch with the addition of lemon peel ! If you are a friend of , you will love this blend this blend with lots of citrus notes, orange, rose and crnflower petals ,,, what an aroma !

PEACH FLAVORED BLACK ...... 3.99 A fruity blend of China Congon black tea, peach pieces, colorful marigold petals and natural essence of pure peaches, very refreshing and wonderful flavor .

HOLIDAY FRUIT & SPICE BLEND ...... 3.99 A blend of black teas with orange pieces, bits of cranberry, ginger and cinnamon - popular in the Winter but loved all year long ! A favorite !

ROSE BLACK TEA ...... 3.99 A very Victorian black tea with rose hips and rose petals. Lightly fragrant of real tea .

SOUTHERN PECAN BLACK TEA ...... 4,25 This delicious black tea is filled with flavor ,,, white chocolate pieces, walnuts, pecans, calendula and sunflower petals ... a house favorite !

CHOCOLATE MINT BLACK TEA ...... 4,25 Enjoy a rich Sri Lankan black blended tea with enticing and refreshing notes of a chocolate after-dinner mint. Premium black tea, blackberry and peppermint leaves, natural flavors ,,, add a pinch of sugar to emphasize the minty goodness.

PEPPERMINT CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL ...... 3.99 Peppermint leaves - no caffeine.

OOLONG TEAS

FORMOSA ...... 3.99 Semi-oxidized tea from Formosa, known for it's unique appearance and taste. Dark brown, twisted leaves produce a vibrant amber cup with distinctive sweet peach flavor and fruity aromas.

CHINA SECHUNG OOLONG ...... 3.99 Semi- with large curled green/black leaves from the Southern mountains of China's Fujian Province - tea is referred to as Min Nan Oolong - delicate flavor with pleasing taste and bouquet.

All of our teas are served in an infusion tea pot, please allow several minutes to properly steep according to the type to get the ultimate brewed cup of tea. FOR ADDIDTIONAL TEAS . . . SEE OUR SPECIALS LIST WEEKLEY SPECIAL TEAS

YOUNG GREEN TEA ...... 3.99 A very light green tea, smooth and delicately sweet flavored, young thin green leaves - notably twisted pale green hue - one of our most popular green teas ever !

CHINA ...... 3.99 A full-bodied yet mellow black tea with a lively bouquet - Keemun is one of China's finest with tipsy leaves, aromatic sweetness, dark red. Great iced.

CHINA ...... 3.99 Our standard , lightly fermented Pouchung tea with freshly picked Jasmine blossoms from the Huang Mountain area of China, after repeated exposure to the tea leaves - blossoms are removed, leaving an exotically fragrant aroma behind - a sweet and easy drinking brew.

BREWING GUIDE FOR A POT OF TEA

Black & Flavored Tea . . . Steep tea leaves : 2 - 4 minutes ...... Steep tea leaves : 3 minutes Oolong Tea ...... Steep tea leaves : 3 - 4 minutes Jasmine Tea ...... Steep tea leaves : 3 - 4 minutes Chinese Green Tea. . . . . Steep tea leaves : 2 - 3 minutes White Tea ...... Steep tea leaves : 2 - 3 minutes Herbal Tisanes ...... Steep tea leaves : 5 minutes Fruit Tisanes ...... Steep tea leaves : 5 minutes

SPECIAL ORDER TEAS

Many of our delightful loose teas are available to purchase or may be special ordered for your personal collection . . . priced according to type, and size. Please inquire with our manager, thank you.

PARTY & EVENTS

Interested in booking a , Luncheoun or other Private Party . . . We can custom design a menu for all of your special occassions . . . Birthday Parties,Baby Showers, Bridal Showers and Luncheons, Groups, Clubs, Business Meetings and more ! Our delightful Café seats up to 32 guests and may be reserved for your private events. We offer Catering and Party Trays, Specialty Desserts , , , Call Kathy (704) 641-2201