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with dipping sauce
with sesame-ginger dressing
(weekdays, while they last)
Japanese rice and tea soup
brown rice, shrimp, cabbage, cilantro & sencha green tea
brown rice, ground beef, watercress & sencha green tea
brown rice, napa cabbage, carrots, cilantro, pickled plum & sencha green tea
brown rice, baked salmon, wasabi & sencha green tea
Cold japanese meal boxes
seared rare tuna & wasabi sauce, broccoli, sweet potatoes, rice
tea cured salmon & miso mayo, nori, cabbage & daikon, rice
hot meatballs with tomato-miso sauce, sweet potatoes, broccoli & rice
fried chicken, sweet potatoes, cucumber-ginger salad, rice
grilled veggies, sweet potatoes with miso sauce, tofu & toppings, edamame, rice
teriyaki salmon, cucumber-ginger salad, edamame & rice
Monday - friday only, while they last.
on organic whole wheat bread with roasted red peppers
ground chicken & veggies in an organic whole wheat wrap with spicy lime mayo
with apple-cranberry chutney & mustard on a ficelle
indian spinach curry with homemade cheese, indian brown rice & raita
curry with brown rice
chilled noodles with sprouts, peppers & peanut sauce
on wheat focaccia with asian slaw
on wheat focaccia with asian slaw
on wheat focaccia with broccoli salad with ginger dressing
with miso sauce
with grated ginger, scallions & soy sauce
with mushrooms & balsamic vinaigrette
with mango chutney
with ginger and garlic
with green tea ice cream
with apricot filling
tea sandwiches, ginger scone, cookies, lime curd tartlets, chocolate truffles & a pot of tea.
rice balls with pickle & sesame, tea cured salmon and nori, tofu with ginger, green tea ice cream, mochi, chocolate truffle & a pot of tea.
with ginger ice cream
banana, plain, orange, green tea, mango
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
(free refills)
green tea & mint (free refills)
(free refills)
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
black tea from india cooked with spices, milk & sugar
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
organic
organic
organic
organic
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
organic
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Seven days a week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
organic
an organic tea from nepal with a full muscatel flavor that is delicate and bright, and has an exquisite aroma. (2 Oz.)
india's most renowned tea has a classic floral flavor and is grown on this organic ambootia estate in the foothills of the himalayas. (2 Oz.)
picked first in the spring at the organic makaibari estate, these young leaves yield a bright and astringent tea with hints of muscatel. (2 Oz.)
chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot, a citrus flavor. this new earl grey is the best you'll ever find! (2 Oz.)
this tea from yunnan, china, means 'golden needle' and has an amazing amount of golden tips. the dry leaf and steeped tea have an incredible chocolate aroma. there is a slight sweetness and malty character to the infusion. (2 Oz.)
perhaps the most important black tea from china with a slight smokiness and notes of sugar cane and red wine. lower grades are often used in english breakfast blends. (2 Oz.)
an organic, assertive, tarry tea with pine smokiness from china. great for cooking! (2 Oz.)
an earthy, aged chinese tea pressed into small individual pellets. reputed to have digestive properties, it also helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. (2 Oz.)
this chinese tea is a very high grade organic yunnan with lots of gold tips, yielding a bright amber infusion and a sweet finish. (2 Oz.)
an earthy, musty, large leaf tea aged about ten years. from yunnan province, china, this tea can be steeped for a long time, giving it a woody aroma and sweet finish. reputed to aid digestion and lower cholesterol.
organic, earthy, musty, aged black chinese tea pressed into a 4.5 oz. cake - break a piece off to make a cup of tea. reputed to aid digestion, lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
beautiful full leaf black tea from china with lots of gold tips and simply elegant taste. this tea has a very forgiving steep time - you can brew it for 5-6 minutes and it won't turn bitter.
mild, soft black chinese tea hand-tied into flower-like rosettes, opens up like a blossom when steeped. no strainer needed! best if brewed in a clear glass vessel. two ounces equals 10 flowers.
this slightly hand-rolled leaf has many gold tips, with a mild spicy taste that's truly rare! lower in caffeine for a black. from guangxi province in china. available in the teaism tea shop or website only.
rich, strong and malty black tea from india, known to many as the base for the irish breakfast blend. great with milk and sugar.
(new vithanakande estate) a bright, wirey, tippy ceylon from the ratnapura region. not only great to drink, but absolutely beautiful to look at. it took the owners of teaism four years to find a ceylon tea this high in quality!
the washington post proclaims this "the most authentic version". a traditional masala blend of indian black tea with freshly ground spices: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, star anise & fennel. boil with milk and sugar.
one of our most popular greens, this is a spinachy tea from japan with toasted rice. it brews up buttery and works well with food. (2 Oz.)
intensely rich and spinachy japanese green tea with more depth than sencha, served on special occasions - a small cup savored alone is the perfect afternoon respite. (2 Oz.)
toasted tea leaves and stems from japan, this nutty brew is very popular at teaism and low in caffeine. (2 Oz.)
two ounce tin of fine grade powdered tea used in the classic japanese tea ceremony - whisked to a froth, enjoy hot or iced or use to make green tea ice cream. (2 Oz.)
a blend of a vietnamese green tea with organic spearmint, great hot or iced. (2 Oz.)
the highest grade of sencha, a spinachy japanese green tea. we like to pour it over sticky rice to make a tea and rice soup called ochazuke. (2 Oz.)
the 2008 harvest is in! an unique and more astringent light green tea from vietnam, grown in the mountains north of hanoi. (2 Oz.)
second highest grade of korean tea. a very smooth tea that starts out mild and aromatic but builds quickly to a more expansive, rich lingering finish. from the spring picking, 2-3 infusions possible. (2 Oz.)
chinese green tea scented with batches of fresh jasmine blossoms - good with dessert and also refreshing as an iced tea.
special grade of jasmine and organic, hand rolled into tiny pearls. brew in a clear glass to watch them unfurl.
a special, unique korean green tea that is mildly vegetal and smooth, with a rich creamy aroma. ours is the best you'll find.
known as green snail spring because of the tightly curled dry leaves, this chinese tea has hints of hay.
from west lake hangzhou, its chinese name is "lung ching" and is a celebrated tea with flat leaves, jade-colored liquor and a grassy flavor.
a blend of japanese powdered green tea and sugar. so very sweet, so very green. can be prepared by the glass or the gallon. just add water.
clean and delicate early spring green tea, hand-tied by chinese artisans. each flower is individually wrapped which makes it a great travel tea. each flower can be steeped several times. two ounces equals 8 flowers.
beautiful, large organic leaf means a more forgiving steep time, grown in the andes mountains with a clean, smooth and slightly sweet flavor.
this oolong is slightly oxidized, retaining some of the characteristics of green tea. (2 Oz.)
a subtler expression of our for mosa oolong, from taiwan (2 Oz.)
also known as "iron goddess of mercy", this taiwanese tea has a roasted fragrance and a robust, woody flavor. (2 Oz.)
from taiwan, baihao means "white hair" and this oolong is made from the tender young tea buds - an incredibly floral aroma and a beautiful red color.
very close to green tea, with a light, fresh aroma and subtle, grassy flavor - from taiwan.
the best example of formosa we have tasted, with a sweet, creamy flavor and carefully preserved, tightly rolled whole leaves that expand dramatically during steeping.
lemongrass, apple, rooibos, ginger, ginseng, cinnamon, bean peels, mistletoe, cardamom, clove & black pepper. energizes, rejuvenates, boosts the immune system, creates physical balance. (2 Oz.)
also known as lemon verbena; beautiful, large, dried green leaves producing an elegant, clean, lemony brew. (2 Oz.)
flowery and minty, this contains organically grown lemon verbena and lavender, as well as rosemary, spearmint, and a bit of cinnamon. (2 Oz.)
from the leaf of the south african aspalathus linoaris plant, organically grown and rich in antioxidants. you can add milk and it's also great iced. available only at the teaism tea shop or website. (2 Oz.)
stimulating and refreshing dried herb produced on an organic farm in the pacific northwest. (2 Oz.)
beautifully dried elderberries, red & black currants, and hibiscus blossoms, with a delicious creamy note. a fruity brew that is also great iced! (2 Oz.)
licorice root, cloves and lots of organic peppermint, making this great for clearing up congestion and cold symptoms. (2 Oz.)
organic, sweet, sour, and fruity blend of ginger root, ginseng, rose hips, licorice root, and tangerine zest. drink it if you feel a sore throat coming on!
this caffeine-free tisane is a blend of indonesian cinnamon, egyptian marigolds, and apricots. it's the perfect treat on a cold day! now packaged in 4 oz. increments.
this flavorful buckwheat infusion from japan has a toasted grain flavor and is great hot or iced.
a vietnamese herbal, quite bitter and unusual, which helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. one stalk makes a cup of tea.
gingko, st. john's wort, lemongrass, birch leaves, bean peels, mistletoe & nettle leaves. relieves stress, improves memory, strengthens the heart, and calms without tiring you. also contains antioxidants.
chamomile, peppermint & rose hips. relaxes muscles and the digestive tract, helps prevent headaches, and relieves cold symptoms. also high in vitamin c.
rooibos (from a south african plant), yellow plum, orange, apple, papaya, pineapple & ginger. a fruity blend that is great iced!
sweet, spring-harvested chinese tea with silvery buds and some dark green leaves, clear yellow infusion & low in caffeine. (2 Oz.)
a classic organic white tea from southeast china's zhenghe district, with only the tender leaf buds and very low in caffeine.
