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lattes *(or try as a frappe) hot *(or try iced) DOUBLE DRAGON JASMINE & ALMOND CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERS w/ Ginger, A fragrant blend of Dragon Pearl Jasmine and Snow Dragon Green, Honey & Lime lightly infused with Almonds and fresh Nutmeg. £2.95 A soothing tea perfumed with root ginger, honey & fresh limes. £2.65 IMPERIAL GREEN & GOU JI BERRIES w/ Pure green tea stirred slowly into foaming steamed milk. £2.95 Mandarin Twist SPICED VANILLA A revitalizing power brew, bursting with antioxidants and vitamins. A River High’s signature burnt sugar and toffee aroma, laced with refreshing zesty pick me up. £2.65 cinnamon and vanilla. £2.95 RIVER HIGH OOLONG w/ Ginger & Rose HIMALAYAN CHAI Premium oolong steeped with sliced ginger & sweet rose nectar. £2.65 (see small menu) Finest Himalayan , gently mulled with aromatic Star Anise TONIC SHOTS or PURE also available Cardamon, Cinnamon and Ginger. £3.10 DEW DROP JASMINE w/ Elderflower & Mint A bright floral thirst quencher muddled with crushed mint leaves. Highly TOASTED GREEN TEA HOT CHOCOLATE recommended chilled over ice. £2.65 Heavenly blend of pure matcha and dark chocolate, whipped into frothy milk. Can also be ordered without the matcha. £3.10 YUNNAN RED w/ Pomegranate & Rose Petals An exotic and robust mixed with pomegranate nectar and PULLED TEA crushed rose petals. £2.95 A sweet and robust blend of strong red tea and condensed milk. Pulled to give a frothy finish. £2.95

oolong teas IRON GODDESS (oolong tea from Anxi) £2.10 A world renowned green oolong with a complex flavour that transforms on pure tea the tongue. A grassy start with a floral fragrance leading to a soft, nutty scented tea tisanes and creamy finish with notes of roasted hazelnuts and sweet nectar. CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERS £1.80 DRAGON PEARL JASMINE (jasmine green tea from Fujian) £2.10 white teas PEACH FLOWER OOLONG (oolong tea from ) £2.95 Fresh, citrus notes and a floral smell. Amazingly clean and refreshing An absolutely stunning tea. The intense flavour and scent of jasmine Large, chocolate brown leaves creates a rich and ambrosial infusion full flavour. A wonderful cooling drink for those feeling flustered. SILVER NEEDLE ( from Fujian) £2.95 gives way to an incredibly clean after-taste. Watch the dragon pearls of ripe peaches and apple orchards. A warming, satisfying tea with a Silver green, furry buds shaped like a sword. The scent of sweet sap blossom before your eyes. dry finish. AMACHAZURU £1.80 and freshly cut grass with notes of dried apricot and green acorn. A WHITE JASMINE (jasmine white tea from Fujian) £2.65 Incredibly good for you - known in China is the immortality grass. Slightly fresh and delicate flavour leading to a mellow and subtly floral, lingering EMPRESS OOLONG (oolong tea from Wuyi) £2.65 bitter to start but leading to a sweet licorice like finish. Finest white tea buds infused seven times with freshly picked Jasmine finish with notes of honeydew melon. The of teas. Dark, toffee coloured brew that starts fruity and flowers. An incredibly perfumed bouquet and delicate flavour. transforms to creamy and then woody. Full of notes of roasted peaches, GINKGO £1.80 WHITE PEONY (white tea from Fujian) £1.80 oaked red wine and coffee beans. A deep and rich tea with a dry and The famous herb in loose leaf form traditionally known to stimulate the Very small silver buds and sage green leaves plucked in early Spring. A FLOWERING JASMINE (jasmine green tea from Fujian) £1.80 tannic finish. mind, improve memory and prevent senility. Bitter but good for you! delicate flavour of sweet honey, chestnut and vanilla with a clean and A beautifully balanced blend with the aroma of jasmine and the grassy refreshing finish. SILK OOLONG (oolong tea from Taiwan) £2.95 notes of young tea. Compared with our other Jasmine teas, this has a WILD BITTER () £1.80 An incredibly unique tea that needs to be tasted to be believed. A light, medium tea flavour and medium Jasmine scent. Transforms from a bitter start to a sweet licorice finish in the mouth. green teas golden brew with the scent and flavour of mango, butter biscuits, vanilla OSMANTHUS OOLONG (scented oolong tea from Fujian) £2.10 Renowned for treating hypertension. and rice pudding. A fresh start with a buttery finish and lingering taste. An absolutely delicious and aromatic oolong infused with finest Golden ORGANIC PEPPERMINT £1.80 IMPERIAL GREEN (green tea from Zhejiang) £2.65 Osmanthus. The scent of dried tropical fruit give way to a lush, sweet RIVER HIGH (oolong tea from Taiwan) £2.10 Deliciously refreshing brew to pick you up after a heavy day. One of the most revered green tea in the world. Hand flattened and oolong with a beautifully smooth finish. toasted young leaves picked from Lion’s Peak field in Dragonwell Tightly packed pellets of ash coloured roasted leaves. A gold liquor with the scent of cherries and an amazing licorice sweetness around the ORGANIC CHAMOMILE FLOWERS £1.80 plantation. A complex and robust taste with a freshly cut grass start, POPCORN TEA (mixed green tea from Zhejiang) £1.80 A calming drink that warms and soothes the stomach. leading to a nutty and toasted middle and a creamy finish. tongue. Soft and smooth mouthfeel with a clean finish. Finest green tea leaves combined with roasted brown rice. A light yellow infusion with a rich, nutty, and toasted flavour. ORGANIC LEMON VERBENA £1.80 GREEN COIL (green tea from Jiangsu) £2.10 A bright and zingy infusion that is calming and uplifting. Small, spiralled, dark green and white leaves that make a totally unique red teas CITRUS PARADISE (scented green tea from Zhejiang) £2.10 brew. The subtle scent of lychees, pine, nutmeg and cinnamon GOLDEN BUD (red tea from Yunnan) £2.10 Like walking through a tropical citrus orchard. Sweet and zesty combine with pleasantly astringent flavour with notes of allspice and Beautiful, bronze flecked leaves. The scent of dry hay, malt and a hot grapefruit and floral essences blended with spring green tea. DO IT YOURSELF green fruit. A fresh and dry tea. summer’s evening in a forest. Rich, rounded and slightly sweet, dark amber LEMON MINT (scented green tea from Zhejiang) £2.10 brew with an addictively smooth finish. MONKEY PICKED (green tea from Huangshan) £2.95 Refreshing and relaxing blend of verbena, peppermint and lemon zest One of the few green teas that have to be made from large leaves GONG FU RED (red tea from Fujian) £1.80 infused into spring green tea. tea ceremony which are then flattened and pressed in cloth. A delicately spiced A scent of dark chocolate, cigars and moss covered wood. A caramel fragrance of nutmeg and custard with a lightly floral and creamy taste. coloured infusion with a sweet, floral start leading to cocoa and tobacco THAI LEMONGRASS (scented green tea from Zhejiang) £2.10 Uplifting brew of warming ginger and cooling lemongrass infused into A pale and pure tea with a clean finish. notes with a full and rounded finish. A classic tea ceremony selection. spring green tea. MISTY PEAK (green tea from Huangshan) £2.10 DYNASTIC RED (red tea from Anhui) £1.80 MULLED ORANGE (scented red tea from Yunnan) £2.10 Dark green spiralled leaves with white furry buds produces a brew that An exclusive red tea from ancient China with a delicately spiced flavour and A warming and festive brew of finest red tea with orange zest and has the scent of rain on a summers day with delicate pineapple notes. perfumed nose. Contains an oil which gives the tea a subtle rose and pine natural spices. A clean and grassy taste with the most wonderful and lingering, sweet fragrance. aftertaste around the edges of the tongue. TANGERINE DREAM (scented red tea from Yunnan) £2.10 the best way to truly appreciate quality tea WUYI LAPSANG (red tea from Wuyi) £2.95 Exotic Middle Eastern blend of red tea, tangerine and natural spices to Perfect balance of pine fire smokiness and robust, fresh tea flavours, lively, evoke images of Arabian sunsets. yellow teas aromatic and complex on the nose, yet soft, warm and alluring on the palate Enjoy a tea ceremony here with friends. Order at the bar and we’ll give you everything you need to AMBER MOUNTAIN ( from Huangshan) £2.95 This is a selection of our teas but others A rare tea with the scent of dry grass and wet slate leading to sweet pu erh teas enjoy the ultimate tea drinking experience. dew. A fresh and zesty flavour of spring grass and early morning dew. BLACK YUNNAN TUO (pu erh tea from Yunnan) £2.95 are available, please ask at the bar. Pure and delicate with a rounded mouth feel and velvet finish. £15 - Includes , tea tray, choice of 2 finest teas, stopwatch, tea Ever wanted to taste fresh soil? Drinking this aged green tea is like sticking your nose in a pile of autumn leaves. A coffee coloured liquor with a rich, bowl, wooden tea implements, full instructions and tasting notes. earthy flavour and a clean, refreshing finish. Suitable for up to 4 people.

The tea ceremony is the ultimate way of exploring and DO IT YOURSELF appreciating tea. It is also a great way to spend time with family and friends. To get the most out of the experience, take some tea ceremony time at the beginning to follow the instructions carefully. The tea ceremony set comes with instructions, tasting notes and 2 teas of your choice. We will give you a lot of the tea because tea ceremonies are designed to use a large amount of leaf with a small amount of water and a short brewing time. If you would like to try more than 2 teas then you can ask for others (charged at £3.50 each). Feel free to pick from any of our teas but these are our suggestions. Price: £15 for a maximum of 4 people for a maximum of 2 hours

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! The tea ceremony involves the use of boiling water and there is a high chance that water will be spilled. By choosing to perform your own tea ceremony you do so at your own risk and you must agree to accept full responsibility for any burns or injury that you or your guests may experience. The tea ceremony is not suitable to Includes tea set, tea tray, choice of 2 finest teas, stopwatch, tea bowl, be performed by or around children under the age of 16. Chinalife is not responsible for any damage to belongings as a result of spillages from the tea ceremony. We will supply the tea set in good condition (please inform us if you see any damage). We will check the tea set after you have finished, if there is any damage to wooden tea implements, full instructions and tasting notes. Suitable for the tea set or tray then we’re afraid that you will have to pay £30 (£20 for tray) after which you can take the damaged tea set (or tray) away with you.

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