Samovar Tea Lounge

(g) organic poached eggs, steamed brown rice with hijiki, ginger-soy dipping sauce

(v/g). rice, slow cooked to a silken custard and served with tasty toppings: scallions, toasted garlic, peanuts, nori, cilantro, sriracha and tamari soy sauce

available until 3pm. soft like a pillow, heavenly. served with fresh fruit and housemade vanilla infused palm nectar

wild bees make honeycomb full of vitamins, and healthy enzymes. we combine it with cheese, crackers and fresh fruit. devour it slowly please

savory, buttery and flaky, served with a side salad and fruit

handmade vegetarian squash dumplings with tangy dressing

(v/g). seasonal tea broth over rice, veggies, wakame and shiitake mushrooms

(v*) a sampler platter of edamame hummus, roasted eggplant, olives, walnut chèvre-stuffed dates, greek yogurt dip and herbed crackers

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add a poached organic egg

with sun-dried tomatoes & pesto

with fresh basil, tomato, red onions & cheese

(g) organic hearts of romaine, wild smoked salmon, shaved parmesan, garlic, croutons, caesar dressing with a wasabi kick

(g) mixed greens, olives, cucumbers, feta, tarragon vinaigrette

(v/g). greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette

(g) with medjool dates, walnuts & fresh mint

a sampling of homemade butter cookies, seasonal fruit, fudge brownie with green tea mousse, walnut-chevré stuffed dates and coconut rice pudding. share between 2-3 people

with green tea mousse

with devonshire cream & jam

(v/g). basmati rice simmered in coconut milk, coconut flakes, chai spices, golden raisins

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(v*). haloumi cheese & veggie kebabs, mixed greens salad, edamame hummus, walnut chevré-stuffed dates, olives, greek yogurt, herbed crackers dismount your camel, unroll your rug, start the fire, and chill out beneath the starry desert night. your candle-clasping harem will soon follow. a tea service that evolved from the ancient nomadic berber tribes in africa

3-tiered platter with seasonal veggie or wild smoked salmon quiche, cherry oat scone with devonshire cream & jam, fresh fruit respect the queen, spread clotted cream and drink strong black tea with milk and sugar. back in the day in england, they attributed mysterious healing properties to tea. actually, it was the boiled water that made everyone healthy

(v/g). kale and carrot salad (drizzled with our tangy sesame dressing), steamed beets, choice of wild smoked salmon, braised tofu or smoked duck. before there were grains, there were just wild-foraged veggies and animals

(v/g). tofu or smoked salmon, wakame seaweed salad, seasoned brown rice, steamed kale with sesame dressing, toasted nori, seasonal soup "perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye." in 1643, after over 100 duels, japan's most famous swordsman miyamoto musashi retired to a cave named reigando. while meditating on his life and impermanence, musashi spent his last years drinking tea, and writing the seminal classic on strategy the book of five rings. we like his philosophy: open yourself to the everyday beauty of life. make life your art and pursue it with untethered passion

tarragon-marinated beets, smoked salmon & horseradish, devilled egg with caviar, herbed crackers, fresh fruit, fudge brownie they say that tolstoy fueled his creativity by drinking russian tea from the samovar. see what it does for you. start with our zavarka, dilute it with a tad of hot water and add milk and sugar

kitchari (stewed indian lentils), basmati rice. look to ganesha, the elephant-headed indian deity to banish all obstacles in your path and to pave the way for unlimited wealth. consider the potential of ganesha over a cup of our steaming homemade organic chai

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(v). edamame or roasted eggplant

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(g). with mint, nuts & chèvre

* the name says it all. asamushi-style first flush sencha touched with superior grade matcha delivers an abundantly rich mouthfeel, and a persistent umami-laced grassiness. l-theanine loaded, explore the elusive quality of energized relaxation

* genmaicha, samovar-style. japanese matcha powder blended with toasted brown rice and steamed green tea. a meal unto itself. cereal-like and nutty, a touch of grassiness and the ultimate for breakfast

* so succulent and aromatic, our favorite stress-reducer. hand-blended, two leaves and a bud and flowering baby jasmine. watch the leaves unfurl and let loose blissful thoughts

japanese, ceremonial-grade shade-grown, hand whisked, and destined to inspire "buddha-mind." hekisui, meaning "blue sapphire-jade," is a super-fine chlorophyll-concentrated spring green powder foamed into a cloud like froth and served in a single tea bowl. solely for your illumination

* induces the alpha state like no other. clean, mildly vegetal, ocean and kombu, served in a glass pot and truly first flush

kickass umami. it's been two years since we've dared carry this tea, and we're happy to say it's been worth the wait. slow-tea processed, shade grown to concentrate the chlorophyll, please sip in silence

white ginseng harks from the panax root and is known to promote "vital energy and libido." eve coaxed adam to share an apple, forever marking it a symbol of knowledge, immortality, temptation and sin. we added a touch of oolong to complete this divine triad

sip. penetrate your issues. dissolve them. kuan yin's classic elixir offering transcendence via the tea leaf. witness the rolled leaves unfurl, releasing a velvety, woody, full bodied infusion of earth and sky

from the oolong-gurus in taiwan, bless your mouth with notes of gardenias, fresh-baked bread, warm milk and savory dew-drenched clover. meditate on the clarity and rarity of this smooth, golden-green infusion

* hauntingly ambrosial. notes of caramelized raisins, roasted barley, bittersweet chocolate and aged peat moss. a climactic eruption of tea intoxication (and caffeine)

persistent aromas of honey, ripe peaches, apricots and nectarines. a mildly gauzy body gives way to the gentle aftertaste of roasted barley and lingering aromas of ripe pitted fruits. hand-harvested from a single garden of tall "mi lan" (honey orchid) tea trees

cacao, roasted dandelion, pu-erh, vanilla and yerba maté. sip this lucullan elixir and behold tempestuous waves of thought simmer to a pacific ocean

blood orange rind and pile-fermented pu-erh deliver notes of wet-redwood and stewed-citrus. intricately pleasurable, a brew as wide as it is deep: from the forest floor in yunnan, china, to the tarocco orange groves in italy

wild-crafted from 30-foot trees in the jungles of southwest china, this tea is a traditional wedding gift and evening mood-setter. dark, creamy and luxurious with notes of bittersweet chocolate and espresso

a golden infusion to soothe monkey mind. explore the darkest of the white teas

velutinous, thick downy sprouts. honeysuckle hints linger amidst a mellow nuttiness. sip to clean your palate and quiet your mind

* after ten years and hundreds of tastings, samovar's persian tea has arrived. yes it's brisk. fully oxidized black tea, cardamom, orange peel and baby wild roses. transportive, the line blurs between california 21st century and persepolis 465 bc

* tart, nectarous, floral, uplifting. softly astringent, a harmonious blend of black tea, red peach, hibiscus and rosehips

* superbly frisky and brisk, a citrus jolt to ignite your taste buds. dating back to 1792 when charles ii lord earl grey blended bergamot with black tea for his lover. 200+ years later and better than ever, we blend wild-crafted organic black tea with real bergamot. (great with milk and sugar too)

* kindle clarity and banish stupor. full malty flavor with delicate muscatel finish. the ideal transition from coffee to tea

* sweet, spicy, creamy and best when simmered for hours with whole milk and coconut palm nectar. countless indian grannies journey to samovar to savor our chai, insisting it's better than theirs

simply intense, caffeine-loaded and best with a scoop of strawberry jam. sit, sip and ponder tolstoy's wisdom, "happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them"

bergamot infused rooibos for the earl grey lover who wants a caffeine-free alternative. yummy with milk and sugar, this herbal is loaded with antioxidants and citrus

your grandma's garden chamomile-classic, but on samovar steroids. chill out big time with our soothing brew of organic chamomile flowers, lemon myrtle, lemongrass and spearmint

rosemellow, (aka hibiscus) is tropical, vitamin-c charged and utterly blissful blended with our organic rooibos, lemongrass and licorice

the elixir of the ancient moors (berbers pre-dating western religion) and used to save souls and civilians alike. this samovar tonic blends peppermint, fennel, black pepper, cloves and a touch of green tea. sip to drift in the footsteps of the industrious numidian berbers of 202 bc

custom blended here at samovar tea lounge for his holiness the dalai lama. a decaf masala chai-style brew with a silken, malty mouth-feel and natural spicy sweetness that lingers on and on. sail from an ordinary moment to a contemplative one

the wisdom of the ancients in a simple pot of deliciousness. cacao for boosting moods (ancient aztecs). peppermint for soothing tummies (ancient egyptians). and lavender for deeper sleep (ancient rome)

turmeric, i.e. "haridra" invokes lord ganesha (vanquisher of all obstacles). a 24kt-gold blend of ancient herbs: ginger, orange peel, licorice root, lemongrass, and of course holy turmeric. peaty and grounding, bright and citrusy, and capable of banishing your obstacles

tropical and yet unsweetened. cold brewed 24-hours for a creamy body and heady tropical aromas

incredibly citrusy, refreshing and sweet

varies seasonally. please ask your server

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* 2,000 years ago shen nong first identified this potent elixir as an "adaptogenic tonic," ie, it gives you whatever you need: energy, relaxation, beauty, sexual prowess

silken notes of fresh-grass and farm-churned butter. lingering sweetness that balances the grass notes. shaken over ice for a jolt of caffeine and a wave of creamy deliciousness

a classic deep steamed sencha full of shimmering, viridescent jade. vaporous aromas of fresh baked bread and a summer sea breeze. ecstasy on the tongue. clarity in the mind, flight of the spirit. made solely from the prized asatsuyu tea bush in kagoshima, japan

fresh, hand-picked and hand delivered by ayumi and her family in shizuoka prefecture

straight to samovar from the rugged countryside of hsinchu province, taiwan, 2,000 feet above the sea. a tippy start, a lingering finish, and persistent notes of caramelized peach, rose, and tropical forest

from the mountains of nantou, taiwan, this tea yields heady floral notes of lilac and gardenia, with a lingering sweet aftertaste

fog licked, rain drenched, wind blown, and sun warmed leaves cede to notes of caramelized yams and bitter melon. whispers of pine needles and graphite. 4th flush, 40% oxidized, and hand-picked at 3,000 feet

muscatel like darjeeling, floral like chinese bai hao. notes of tropical fruit, honey, and muscat grape complement a pleasant briskness

* zealously tarry, ancient and smoky. delicious with milk and sugar

the fine young cannibals, milli vanilli, bon jovi, and new kids on the block. don't judge 1989 by the music. it was a great year for tea. over 22 years old, this easy-drinking brew caresses your tongue in satin, and pleases the tummy with notes of dried clover, cocoa, and shitake mushrooms. hand-picked from 100-year old wild trees, this a-grade menghai pu-erh blends 30% raw (sheng) and 70% cooked (shou) leaves

* deep, bittersweet espresso and chocolate notes. wild-crafted from ancient tea trees, the highest maiden leaf grade around with a creamy and rich body and a long smooth finish

* dark as the night. purifying as the dawn. notes of molasses, peat moss, mushroom, and cedar. leave the coffee behind and sip on something more captivating

* a blend of organic argentinian shade-grown yerba maté and organic licorice. bittersweet, vegetal, brimming with antioxidants, and highly caffeinated. re-energize, rejuvenate, and reinvent

* a mild, full-bodied balance of earthy orange peel, sweet licorice, citrusy lemon myrtle, and subtle ginger heat

vegetal notes of apple and roasted pine nuts. straight to samovar from nakhon ratchasima in north-eastern thailand, our mulberry leaves skip the silk industry. a staple in korea and lebanon, and reported to have more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach. our mulberry is harvested, cut, steamed, rubbed, rolled and shaped, and oven dried- processed just like old-style japanese sencha

steamed green barley leaves from korea offer a unique caffeine-free brew. normally barley grains are roasted, but this unusual version steams the green leaves of the korean barley plant, offering a mild vegetal base line with notes of spinach greens and a sweet, high note of honeydew. similar looking to japanese sencha, but a delicious caffeine-free alternative

* honeybush, lemon myrtle, lavender, corn flowers and stevia blended harmoniously to chill-you-out. sip this and assuage fear and worry, soothe frazzled nerves and go to sleep blissfully and effortlessly. sleep is the new panacea for productivity, vitality, libido and joy-sleep a lot and sleep deep

* your energetic force field "wei qi," protects you from life's dangers. sip this herbal elixir to soothe your soul and recharge your system. fruity, sweet, spicy and pleasingly tart