The Secret Garden

Tea Room & Gift Shop

1711 Elm St.

Sumner, WA  98390

253-826-4479

Fax  253-826-3231

Loose Leaf Teas

Traditional Black Tea

These teas, made popular in their countries of origin are steeped in history and tradition.

English Breakfast

Traditional English favorite; good body and full flavor.  It will awaken your taste buds.

Irish Breakfast

A robust blend.  Stout, full-bodied, and bracing.

Typically taken with milk.

Earl Grey

Named for the Earl Grey, Prime Minister of England in the 1830's, this medium-bodied black tea with the citrus/floral flavor of natural bergamot oil was his favorite blend and remains the most popular flavored tea today.

Afternoon Garden Party

A blend of Ceylon black, malty Assam, and Chinese green tea, with both Earl Grey and jasmine oils, this flavorful tea is a lovely complement to high tea.

Darjeeling

Considered the "champagne" of tea, this delicately flavored tea with distinctive notes of Muscatel grapes is grown high in the Darjeeling region of India, on the southern slopes of the Himalayas.

Indian Spiced Chai

This black tea is flavored with cardamom and other exotic spices.  Wonderful with milk and a bit of honey, as they take it in India.

Moroccan Market

Peppermint leaves and a malty black tea are combined to create this flavorful blend.

Russian Caravan

Campfires imparted a strong smoky flavor to their cargo  as tea merchants traveled the silk road back to Moscow. 

White Tea

Rich in antioxidants and lower in caffeine than black or green tea, white tea is delicately flavored.  Only the newest fuzzy white tips and top two leaves of the tea plant are plucked. 

Shou Mei

A lovely Chinese tea.  Delicate, yet full of flavor.

White Ambrosia

Our most popular tea! This fine white tea is flavored with  coconut, pineapple, mango and vanilla.

White Apple Pie

Apples kissed with cinnamon enhance this lovely white tea;  an all-American favorite combination.

 White Summer Orchard

 A luscious blend of ripe peaches and apricots.

Oolong Tea

Typically served in Asian restaurants, oolong tea is processed by withering and partial fermentation.   (Black tea is fermented, green and white are not).  Oolong teas develop a medium-bodied flavor and aromatic, nutty and floral notes.

Formosa Oolong

 This classic Oolong tea is light liquoring with a sweet, fruity character.

Oolong Orange Blossom

This traditional oolong tea is fragranced with sweet orange blossoms.  It has fruity jasmine top notes.

Green Tea

Fine green teas are blended with natural botanicals and flavors, creating a delightful experience for the palate.

 

Japanese Sencha

Traditional green tea often used in formal tea ceremonies. 

Jasmine

The first tea of Spring is layered with delicate white Jasmine petals.

Japanese Cherry Rose

Sencha is flavored with cherries and rose petals.

Green Earl Grey

Fine Ceylon green tea and natural bergamot oil combine to create this popular flavor.

Green Blueberry Bliss

Fine green tea blended with sweet summer blueberries.

Emerald Citron

Chinese green tea with lemon and lime essences. 

Green Mandarin Orange

Green tea with the flavor of mandarin oranges.

Misty Memories

Sweet memories are evoked with this lovely blend of green tea and passion fruit.

Green Strawberry Fields

Ripe, juicy strawberry flavor enhances this tea.

Green Summer Orchard

A luscious blend of summer peaches and apricots gives this green tea it's fresh flavor.

Green Tropical Mango

Green tea with the sunny, tropical flavor of ripe, succulent mangos.

Green Vanilla Bean

Green tea with rich Tahitian vanilla bean flavor.

Flavored Black Tea

Our flavored black teas begin with a blend of fine Assam and Ceylon teas.  Dried fruits, nuts and other botanical ingredients are added along with natural flavors to create fantastic tastes for you to enjoy.

Almond Enjoyment

Black tea with the flavor of toasted almonds.

Angel's Dream

A heavenly blend of black Assam and Chinese green tea, with the sweetness of maple and piquant blackberries.

Apple Pie

Apples kissed with cinnamon enhance this delicious tea; an all-American favorite combination.

Black Currant

The sweet and tart flavor of plump black currants creates a uniquely flavored black tea. 

Blueberry Bliss

Black tea blended with  warm summer blueberries. 

Caramel Toffee

The velvety richness of old-time butter caramels and  English toffee bits melts into this fine tea.

Cherry Charm

Black tea with the sweet, tart flavor of ripe cherries.

Chocolate Velvet

The sweet and mellow flavor of rich chocolate balances this lovely strong black tea.

Cranberry

Black tea with the piquant tartness of cranberries.

Ginger Peach

Ripe summer peaches with a zing of ginger - refreshing combination with a mellow black tea.

Irish Cream

The creaminess of Irish Cream whisky flavor adds a flavorful twist to this black tea.

Lemon Drop

Black tea with the refreshing flavor of  lemons.

Mandarin Orange

Black tea from Ceylon, with the bright and pungent flavor of mandarin oranges.

Purely Pear

Just-picked ripe, juicy pears are highlighted in this flavorful black tea.

Pink Orchid

A dramatic combination of vanilla & pomegranate flavors this lovely black tea.

Raspberry Patch

The flavor of sweet fresh-picked raspberries sparkles in this fine black tea.

Rose Petal

Black tea and rose petals give this tea the fragrance of a tea rose garden in mid-summer.

Spice Marche

A  blend of  black tea, orange zest, cinnamon and other exotic spices gives this tea a pleasant zing. 

Springtime Delight

Chocolate dipped strawberries, one of the first delights of spring flavors this outstanding tea.

Strawberry Fields

Ripe juicy strawberry flavor enhances this tea.

Summer Orchard

A luscious blend of ripe peaches and apricots flavors this black tea.

Summer Pudding

Like the traditional English country dessert, this tea is a scrumptious blend of strawberries, blackberries and currants.

Tropical Mango

Black tea with the sunny, tropical flavor of  mangos.

Vanilla Bean

The subtle richness of Tahitian vanilla beans flavors this black tea.

 

 

 

Red Tea

The naturally caffeine-free leaves of the South African plant Rooibos (pronounced "Roy Boss")    have been brewed for centuries on that continent, but only in recent years have Westerners discovered the health benefits of drinking red tea.  Rooibos tastes similar to  black tea, and comes in a multitude of delightful flavors

Red Almond Enjoyment

Red tea with the sweet flavor of almonds.

Red Apple Pie

Apples and cinnamon flavor this comforting tea.

Red Berry Delight

A delightful blend of the ripest summer berries enhance this red tea.

Red Caramel Toffee

The velvety richness of butter caramels and English toffee bits melts into this red tea.

Red Cherry Rose

Caffeine-free version of a traditional Japanese green tea with the flavor of cherries and sweetly scented rose petals.

Red Chocolate Orange

A fantastic combination -  red tea with the unmistakable flavor of dark chocolate orange candies.

Red Island Breeze

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this red tea flavored with coconut and pineapple.

Red Purely Pear

Just-picked ripe, juicy pears are highlighted in this red tea.

Red Spice Marche

A blend of red tea, orange zest, cinnamon and other exotic spices gives this red tea a pleasant zing.

Red Summer Orchard

The luscious flavor of the ripest summer peaches and apricots enhances this red tea.

Red Tropical Mango

Delightful combination of red tea with the sunny tropical flavor of ripe mangos.

Red Vanilla Bean

The subtle richness of Tahitian vanilla beans flavors this red tea.

Decaffeinated Tea

Tea leaves with the caffeine removed.

Decaf English Breakfast

Traditional English morning favorite.  Bracing, with good body and full flavor, but no jitters!

Decaf Earl Grey

Decaffeinated black tea with natural bergamot oil.

Decaf Spice Marche

A  blend of decaffeinated black tea, orange zest, cinnamon and exotic spices gives this tea a pleasant zing. 

Decaf Summer Orchard

The luscious flavor of the ripest summer peaches and apricots flavor this caffeine -free tea.

Decaf Tropical Mango

Decaffeinated black tea with sweet, ripe mangos.

Decaf Emerald Citron

Finally, a decaffeinated green tea.  This one has the essences of both lemon and lime

 

Herbal Tea

Called "tisanes" herbal teas contain no tea leaves, but are richly flavored with natural botanical ingredients such as rose hips, leaves, berries and bits of dried fruits.

Almond Spice

Sweet almond flavor with just a hint of spice.

Apple Appeal

Herbal blend of apples, rosehips and broken cinnamon stick bits.

Exotic Enchantment

A mysterious blend of herbs, nuts and spices.

Peachy Keen

Herbal blend with loads of ripe peach flavor.

Peppermint Tingle

Pure peppermint leaves are steeped to brew this tisane.

Tutti Fruiti

A delightful blend of fruits and caramel gives this tisane its sweetness and full-bodied flavor; it's rich in Vitamin C and a favorite with children.

Click here for instructions  on how to properly brew our fine loose-leaf teas.