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Fax (231)935-4090

2000 Chartwell Dr. Suite 1, Traverse City, Michigan 49686

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Black Tea
(approx 12-16 cups per oz)

CHOCOLATE MINT - Flavored Black Tea from Sri Lanka. Luxury black tea, peppermint,
blackberry leaves, naturally flavored oils. (steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

CINNAMON ORANGE SPICE - Flavored Black Tea. Black tea, organic black tea,
cinnamon, ginger, citrus peel, carrots, cloves, natural flavors, rose petals. (steep 3-5 min,
212F)

$3.50 per oz

DECAF EARL GREY CREAM—Flavored Decaffeinated Black Tea. Decaffeinated black
tea, bergamot, vanilla, cornflower petals. The tea is flushed with CO2 to gently remove the
caffeine. (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

EARL GREY CREAM—Flavored Black Tea. Black tea, bergamot, vanilla, cornflower
petals. (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

ENGLISH BREAKFAST—Black Tea. Perfect breakfast tea with good body and full flavor.
Coppery bright especially enticing with milk. (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

IRISH BREAKFAST—Blended Black Tea from India & Kenya. Excellent breakfast tea
developed for the Irish featuring superb color and full body.
(Read the information sheet regarding the character and manufacture of this tea.) (Steep
3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

LAPSANG SOUCHONG BUTTERFLY #1—Black Tea from China. This special smoked
black tea has a distinctive flavor sometimes referred to as tarry, having the heady aroma of
an oak fire. Try it with sugar or milk. (Read the information sheet for a full explanation of
the smoking process.) (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

MARGARET'S HOPE—Estate Black Tea from the Himalayas in India. The region of
Darjeeling is to premium tea what Champagne is to fine wines and Margaret's Hope is a
luxury, second flush tea from one of Darjeeling's best known estates. Some describe the
taste as nutty; others say it reminds them of black currants; but most often it is described
as similar to the taste and fragrance of muscat grapes. (Read the information sheet for an
interesting history of how the name came to be (Steep 2-4 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

MOROCCAN MADNESS—Flavored Black Tea from Sri Lanka, India, Seattle Luxury black
tea and peppermint.
(Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

RASPBERRY HONEY—Flavored Black Tea from Sri Lanka. Luxury black tea, freeze dried
raspberries & strawberries, chamomile, rose petals, blackberry leaves, natural flavors.
(Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

MASALA CHAI TEA
Before brewing, turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times as the powdered spices tend to
settle to the bottom of the bag. For true chai, steep at least 7 minutes.

COCHIN MASALA CHAI—Flavored Black Tea from India & Kenya. Luxury black tea with
South Indian spices—ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper.
Superb with milk and sugar—while the tea is brewing put 2 tsp of sugar and 20% milk in the
cup, then add the brewed tea. (Steep 7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

NIGHT OF THE IGUANA CHOCOLATE CHAI—Flavored Black Tea from India. Black tea
flavored with Belgian white chocolate and seasonal Malabar Coast spices—ginger,
cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and natural flavors. Superb with
milk and sugar—while the tea is brewing put 2 tsp of sugar & 20% milk in the cup, then add
the brewed tea. (Steep 5-8 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

VANILLA CHAI—Flavored Black Tea India & Sri Lanka. Luxury black tea, ginger,
cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, calendula & sunflower petals,
natural flavors. Superb with milk and sugar—while the tea is brewing put 2 tsp of sugar &
20% milk in the cup, then add the brewed tea. (Steep 5-8 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

OOLONG TEA

ORCHID OOLONG—Oolong Tea from China. Oolongs are grown in limited areas where the
conditions are perfect. One of the world's most exquisite teas. Haunting orchid floral notes.
(Recommend 1½ tsp per cup) ( ½ oz makes approx 10 cups) (Steep 3-5 min, 183 F)

$7.00 per oz
$3.50 per ½
oz

GREEN TEA

JASMINE DRAGON TEARS—Green Tea & Jasmine Petals from China. Jasmine Dragon
Tears are made from the top two leaves and the bud of new season growth in late
March/early April. These delicate leaves are then hand rolled into the small pearls. When
infused, you are able to see the small hairy down on the bud of the leaves. This denotes
superb quality and very careful and delicate handling. Place 7 tears in a cup, let the tea
steep for 2-5 minutes, and then enjoy. Do not remove the leaves from the cup—use up to
3 times. (Steep 2-5 min, 183 F) (½ oz makes approx 15 cups)

$7.00 per oz
$3.50 per ½ oz

LONG ISLAND STRAWBERRY—Luxury Sencha Green Tea from China. Summer sweet
freeze dried strawberry and naturally dried papaya pieces are added to an exceptionally
smooth Sencha style green tea. Includes other natural flavors. (Steep 3 min, 183 F)

$3.50 per oz

SENCHA KYOTO CHERRY ROSE FESTIVAL—Flavored Green Tea from China. Luxury
Sencha Green Tea, rose petals, and natural flavors. Sencha Green Tea is commonly used
in Japanese tea ceremonies marking events of personal importance. Since Kyoto is the
modern cultural and ancient religious center of Japan, it has a high ratio of tea rooms. This
tea was created to honor the aroma of Kyoto in the spring when cherry blossoms fill the air
with an exquisite fragrance. (Steep 3-5 min, 183 F)

$3.50 per oz

3 FLOWER BURST & LOVER’S 3 FLOWER—Artisan Teas from China. Green Tea that has
a peach character from osmanthus with hints of jasmine & lily. The techniques used to
create artisan teas have been handed down from generation to generation. If you look
closely, you can evensee the string used to hand tie the broad-leafed tea chosen leaf by
leaf by the artists themselves. (Steep 5 min, 212 F While dining use as a centerpiece,
140 F so it slowly unfurls.)

$1.50 each

WHITE TEA
(approximately 10 tsp per ½ oz)

100 MONKEYS—White Tea from China. Excellent new season tea flavor. The strength of
the cup belies its white tea nature. White tea is acknowledged to be very high in
polyphenols. (Steep 3-5 min, 183 F)

$5.00 per oz
$2.50 per ½
oz

2 DOVES SILVER NEEDLE—White Tea from China. (Steep 3-5 min, 183 F)

$7.00 per oz
$3.50 per ½
oz

ROOIBOS (RED BUSH)
Approximately 12-16 cups per oz Rooibos (ROY BOSS) is high in iron, potassium, zinc,
manganese, and sodium making it a fantastic post-workout refresher.

ALMOND ROCKER—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa (No Caffeine) Rooibos, almond
sliced, mallow flowers, natural flavors. Marzipan in a cup! (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

BARCELONA FRUIT TAPAS—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa, Thailand, and China (No
Caffeine.) Luxury Rooibos, natural dried mango, rosehip chips, natural dried peeled lime
pieces, hibiscus, blackberry & lime leaves, calendula petals, sunflower petals,
thistle petals, and natural flavors. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

DUTCH LICORICE—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa ( No Caffeine) Luxury Rooibos,
aniseed, sunflower petals, natural flavors. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

GEORGIA PEACH—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa (No Caffeine) Luxury Rooibos,
blackberry leaves, calendula petals, natural flavors. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

GINGER BOUNCE—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa (No Caffeine) Luxury Rooibos,
calendula petals, ginger, natural flavors. The ginger lifts spicy notes that warm the mouth
and cleanse the palate making it an excellent alternative to green tea when eating spicy
Asian dishes. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

TUSCANY PEAR—Flavored Rooibos from South Africa (No Caffeine) Luxury rooibos, natural
dried pear & apple, natural flavors. Memories of lazing in the Tuscan sun.
(Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

HERBALS / TISANES

ANGEL FALLS MIST—Herbal (No Caffeine) An exotic strawberry and lemon character. A
pinch of sugar boosts the flavor. (Steep 5-7 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

BELLA COOLA—Herbal (No Caffeine) A predominant orange character with the lovely
sweetness of pineapple. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

CHAMOMILE—Traditional Drinking Herb (No Caffeine) Chamomile is often sipped for relief
of ailments ranging from toothache to insomnia. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

GREEN YERBA MATE—Herbal from Brazil. Mate is an herb prepared from the leaves of a
South American evergreen shrub that is a relative of the common holly. It is also known as
Paraguay Tea. Unlike other herbals, mate is rich in caffeine and was used as a caffeine
beverage source by the native population of Latin America centuries before Europeans
arrived to establish coffee plantations. The caffeine content of mate is comparable to that
of the mild Arabica coffee. (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$3.50 per oz

LAVENDER—Traditional Drinking Herb from France (No Caffeine) Lavender is a mild tasting
herb with a distinctive floral perfume. Herbalists recommend lavender to treat migraines,
ease digestive spasms, and for certain depending on respiratory problems. It is also used
for soothing the nervous system and as a local anesthetic. (Read the information sheet for
more data about natural remedies.) (Steep 3-5 min, 212 F)

$4.00 per oz
$2.00 per ½
oz

MERCEDES APPLE SPICE—Herbal from Canada, USA, Thailand, Spain (No Caffeine)
Luxury natural dried apple, hibiscus, natural dried ginger,cardamom, Cinnamon, cloves,
pepper, stevia, cornflower petals, natural flavors. (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$4.00 per oz

ON THE WATERFRONT—Herbal from South Africa, USA, Chile, China. (No Caffeine) Luxury
rooibos, peppermint, spearmint, ginger, rosehips, rose & osmanthus petals, apple & almond
pieces, hibiscus, natural flavors. A pick-me-up tea to help sooth and energize even the
most down-and-out. (Steep 3-7 min, 212 F)

$4.00 per oz

PEPPERMINT—Traditional Drinking Herb (No Caffeine) Many claim peppermint calms the
digestive system and relieves heartburn, stomachache, and nausea. (Steep 5 min, 212 F)

$4.00 per oz
$2.00 per ½
oz