Russian Tea Time Tea Service

"The soul of politeness is not a question of rules but of tranquility, humility, and simplicity. And in the taking of tea it finds perhaps its most perfect expression" Ms. Dorothea Johnson, Director of Protocol School of Washington, in her book Tea and Etiquette.

19.00 per guest

Includes:

Beginnings

Raisin Scone, Devonshire cream, lemon curd, strawberry marmalade.

Savories

Cucumber tea bites, Smoked salmon mini crepe, Egg salad tea sandwich. Corned beef pumpernickel bite Radish and watercress spread sandwich. Cherry tomato and herbed cream cheese sandwich.

Sweets

Sesame crunch cookie, chocolate-dipped butter cookie, walnut cookie, fudge brownie bite, mini Napoleon torte

A la Carte Suggestions

Raisin Scones with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, strawberry marmalade 4.50

Tea Sandwiches Assortment 7.95

Assorted Mini Sweets—sesame crunch cookie, chocolate-dipped butter cookie, walnut cookie, fudge brownie bite, mini Napoleon torte. 6.95

Pot of Fine Tea

Oolong, Green and White Teas

Green Oolong Pouchong

A fresh tasting, lightly oxidized Oolong tea from Taiwan, Formosa island. It yields a light cup with delicate fragrance and a gentle, precociously sweet taste.…$6.00

Organic Green

Flavorful green tea, naturally grown and processed with out use of chemical pesticides. Carefully crafted by master tea makers, in the small Yellow Meadow tea village in Fujian Province, China...$4.00

Sen Cha

Popular Japanese dark green tea with a bold, grass-like taste and pale green liquor…$6.00

Dragon Well Special Grade

Green tea from the Chinese village of Dragon Well. Its leaves are broad and flat, a result of laborious drying. It is refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate, among the very best of Chinese greens.…$5.00

Jasmine Yin Hao

The top grade of jasmine tea. The processed green tea leaves are layered between fresh jasmine flowers up to seven times…$5.00

Gen Mai Cha Pop

Genmai Cha is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and popcorn with tender and delicate green tea leaves. …$6.00

Ginseng Green

Green tea from China with the curative benefits of ginseng root. A happy marriage of great taste and proven health benefits. Just the right touch of ginseng to liven up the cup. …$5.00

Citron Green

Green tea from China with the delicate flavors of lemon and lime. Makes a light and refreshing drink that's popular both hot and iced… $5.00

White Peony

"Bai Mudan." Non-rolled, brown leaves and down covered buds yield a light yellow liquor and subtle, characteristically nutty flavor…$4.50

Black Teas

Ceylon

Black tea from Sri Lanka. Ceylon tea is bright and lively, with a wonderfully delicate flavor. … $4.00

Assam

World Classic! A strong, bright-colored, robust and malty black tea from the high mountain estate of Northeastern India…$4.00

Darjeeling

Bold, first flush leaves yield a brisk flavor with traditional whiney “muscatel” overtones. Organic tea from the biodynamic Makaibari estate at the base of the Himalayas. Known as “champagne of teas”….$4.00

Lapsang Souchong

Black tea from the Fujian province of China. It has a famously smoky aroma and flavor. To create this, tea leaves are dried in bamboo baskets over pine fires, achieving a perfect balance of smoke and tea flavor.…$5.00

Keemun Hao Ya

Black tea from the Anhui region of China. Keemun tea is prized for its rich chocolaty flavor, and sumptuous aroma. Our Keemun is a hand-made, limited production "Hao Ya A" grade tea.…$5.00

Russian Caravan

Smokey Blend of Lap sang Souchong and other fine quality Indian and Chinese black teas. The unique aroma and taste is reminiscent of the campfires of traders as they made the camel-ridden long journey over the Silk Road….$4.00

Yunnan Superior

The best grade of Yunnan black teas: twisted whole leaves and Downey buds yield a strong but smooth flavor and honey gold liquor. From South-western China where the tea plant was first discovered…$5.00

Highland Tay

The Tea House’s own special, hearty blend of Chinese and Indian black teas. Yields a strong brew favored in the Scottish “heelands” yet without being bitter…$3.50

Earl Grey

Black tea from China, flavored with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit. The perfect afternoon tea. …$4.00

Mango

Delicious blend of premium black tea from China and pieces of ripe mango. A tropical treat, delectable both hot and cold. …$4.00

Peach

Premium black tea from China flavored with ripe peaches. Enjoy iced or hot, with milk or plain. …$4.00

Rose Black

Classic blend of full bodied Chinese black tea and sweet rose petals…$4.00

Passion Fruit

Premium black tea from China flavored with ripe passion fruit. …$4.00

Caffein-free Teas

Apple Cantata

Herbal tea with all-natural flavor, emanating from dried apple pieces, lemon peels, hibiscus flowers, with a hint of vanilla…$4.50

Mandarin Chamomile

Delightful blend of calming chamomile flowers, Mandarin Orange peel, hibiscus and other colorful herbs. Naturally sweet and fragrant...$4.00

Strawberry Patch

A delicious blend of natural fruits and spices. It holds a special appeal for kids and sweet-toothed adults, yet contains no sugar or other sweeteners. The flavor is all natural. … $4.00

Blood Orange

Entirely caffeine free, the flavor is all natural, emanating from orange peels, hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rose hip and safflower.…$4.00

Berry Blast

A unique blend of black currants, raspberries, elderberries, bilberries, hibiscus flowers and rosehip peels; contains no sugar or other sweeteners. …$4.00

Decaffeinated Ceylon

Black tea from Ceylon, decaffeinated using a superior CO-2 process, which allows tea leaves retain their delicate shape and flavor.…$4.00

Decaffeinated Raspberry

Ceylon Black tea, decaffeinated and flavored with summer raspberries. …$4.00

Decaffeinated Vanilla

Premium black tea from Ceylon flavored with stalks of vanilla. …4.00

77 East Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312)360-0000

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