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The Secret Garden Tea Room & Gift Shop 1711 Elm St. Sumner, WA 98390 253-826-4479 Fax 253-826-3231 |
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Loose Leaf Teas |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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Ordering Tea Please call us to order our fine loose-leaf teas. On-line sales are not available at this time. $5.00 per 2 ounce bag of all teas, except $6.00 per 2 ounce bag of decaffeinated tea. Six bag minimum purchase for shipping– please add $8.00 for shipping and handling.
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Click here for instructions on how to properly brew our fine loose-leaf teas. |