BLACK TEA

GREEN TEA

ORGANICALLY & SUSTAINABLY GROWN ARTISAN TEA

FOR HERE: Served in traditional teaware, +$1/extra person
TO GO: Served in a 12oz paper cup

ORGANICALLY & SUSTAINABLY GROWN ARTISAN TEA

FOR HERE: Served in traditional teaware, +$1/extra person
TO GO: Served in a 12oz paper cup

Darjeeling Second Flush

$6.00

Ceremonial Matcha

$6.00

Glenburn Estate, Darjeeling, India

Aichi Prefecture, Japan

The name Darjeeling comes from the Tibetan words

for thunderbolt, dorje, and land, ling. This tea shows
off the brisk, nutty, full-bodied flavor characteristics for
which Darjeeling teas are renowned.

Ceremonial matcha is milled from tender, deep green

tencha leaves for a luxurious taste. Matcha has been
used by Zen Buddhists since the 12th century for
mental focus and clarity during meditation.

Formosa Assam

$7.00

Yuchih, Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Assam tea bushes were first brought to Taiwan by the

Japanese during their occupation of Taiwan. This clean,
full-bodied black tea has no noticeable astringency and
makes for a perfect morning tradition.

Golden Buds

$6.50

Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, China

Dragonwell is the most widely produced tea in

China. This tea has an unmistakable aroma of boiled
chestnuts. The subtle vegetal flavors and satisfying
taste make this the perfect everyday green tea.

Lincang, Yunnan Province, China

Dragonwell Supreme

The Yunnan Province in China is home to 244 wild

species of tea. Tender buds grown on this fertile soil
were gently oxidized to produce a sweet, full-bodied
black tea with undertones of pepper and mushroom.

Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, China

Gong Fu

$6.00

Lincang, Yunnan Province, China

The Yunnan province in China is famous for robust

black teas, and this one is no exception. The flavor is
full-bodied, woody, and slightly smoky. Gong fu makes
a perfect breakfast tea.

High Mountain
Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan

$7.00

This black tea was hand-made from oolong cultivar

leaves grown at a tea garden 1,600-meters above sea
level. The sweet, fruity, and long lasting flavor is
reminiscent of fine honey.

Lapsang Souchong

$6.00

$6.00

Dragonwell Standard

$7.00

This organically-grown first flush dragonwell is crafted

from using a hot wok to hand-fire hand-picked leaves
from the early Spring harvest. The rich, elegant flavor
gives way to a long, nutty finish.

$6.00

Genmaicha
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Genmai, Japanese for toasted rice, is combined with

a subtle green tea to create genmaicha. The flavor is
smooth and hearty, with heavy undertones of freshly
toasted bread.

Gyokuro (Jade Dew)

$7.00

Asahina, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Gyokuro, also known as jade dew, is made from tea

leaves that have been carefully shaded 3 weeks prior
to harvest. The resulting tea is pure and sweet, with
flavors of spinach and fresh cut grass.

Mt. Wuyi, Fujian Province, China

This unique black tea is gently smoked in bamboo

trays over a pinewood fire. The resulting tea has a
persistent, yet comforting smoke flavor and a unique
savory quality that is reminiscent of smoked meat.

Red Jade

$7.00

Yuchih, Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Red jade is a recently-introduced hybrid cultivar

resulting from decades of research. This unique black
tea has prominent notes of ripe stone fruit balanced by
a smooth, luxurious body.

Jasmine Pearls

$6.50

Fujian Province, China

Jasmine flowers bloom in late summer, permeating a

heavenly smell through the air. Admire the tiny pearls
as they slowly unfurl, and revel in the delicate flavor
and persistent jasmine aroma.

ENJOY!

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OOLONG TEA

High Mountain Dark Roast

ORGANICALLY & SUSTAINABLY GROWN ARTISAN TEA

FOR HERE: Served in traditional teaware, +$1/extra person
TO GO: Served in a 12oz paper cup

Ali Shan

$7.50

Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan

$7.00

Our award-winning producer Jack custom-roasted this

remarkably balanced dark roast oolong using tender
high mountain leaves. This tea is a perfect harmony of
sweet, smoky briskness.

Kings Tea [Dark Roast]

$6.00

Ali Shan, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Nantou County, Taiwan

Renowned for beautiful sunrises, Alishan is even more

famous for its exquisite high mountain teas. The citrusy,
refreshing flavor shows hints of papaya and pineapple,
and the finish is long and floral.

This oolong undergoes a long, careful dark roast and is

finished with just a touch of ginseng extract. The result
is a comforting tea with a supremely sweet and longlasting aftertaste. Truly fit for a king.

Bao Zhong

$7.00

Li Shan

$8.00

Ping Lin County, Taiwan

Li Shan, Taichung County, Taiwan

This bao zhong is a very lightly oxidized oolong from

the lush hillsides surrounding Taipei City. The twisted,
vibrant green leaves give way to a crisp, sweet taste
and an elegant, floral finish.

Orchards abound on Li Shan, producing wonderfullysucculent peaches and pears. Farmers later discovered
that their soil also yields a luxurious oolong with the
same luscious, buttery and rich taste.

Big Red Robe [Dark Roast]

Oriental Beauty

Mt. Wuyi, Fujian Province, China

$6.50

Legend has it that of all the medicine in China, it was

this soothing tea that revived an emperors bed-ridden
daughter. The rocky cliffs of Mt. Wuyi give this smooth,
smoky tea a refreshing minerality.

Frozen Peak

$6.00

$7.50

Hsinchu County, Taiwan

To create this unique dark oolong, leafhopper bugs are

purposely allowed to feed on the tea leaves, causing
them to dwarfen. The result is a tea with a fruity aroma,
and a unique, smooth honey-like sweetness.

Shan Lin Xi

$7.00

Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan

Centuries ago, a Taiwanese scholar named Mr. Lin

planted the first high mountain tea bushes on Frozen
Peak Mountain. This timeless oolong is sweet and
fresh, with a superb long finish.

The Shan Lin Xi mountain range is covered by a

remarkably thick, fluffy white fog. These conditions
yield a tea with a round, velvety mouthfeel, and
prominent tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple.

Golden Lily

Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess) [Dark Roast] $6.00

$6.00

Nantou County, Taiwan

Anxi, Fujian Province, China

Golden lily is a tea cultivar whose soft, creamy

mouthfeel and flavor have earned it the name of milk
oolong. This smooth, relaxing tea is a wonderful
introduction to high mountain oolongs.

A traditional dark roasted Tie Guan Yin oolong, this

tea starts off dark and smoky, and ends with a peachy,
subtly acidic finish. At Asha, we call this the chameleon
of teas.

Golden Osmanthus

Traditional Dark Roast

$6.00

$6.50

Nantou County, Taiwan

Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

Golden osmanthus is a tea cultivar prized for its inviting

aroma, reminiscent of magnolia and gardenia flowers.
A slight hint of cinnamon spice rounds out this aromatic
and sweet oolong.

Often called old man tea, this is a quintessential dark

roast oolong custom-roasted for Asha by our awardwinning producer Jack. Upfront flavors of toasted grain
and caramel give way to a deep, chewy, tobaccostudded finish.

ENJOY!

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PUER TEA

WHITE TEA

ORGANICALLY & SUSTAINABLY GROWN ARTISAN TEA

FOR HERE: Served in traditional teaware, +$1/extra person
TO GO: Served in a 12oz paper cup

ORGANICALLY & SUSTAINABLY GROWN ARTISAN TEA

FOR HERE: Served in traditional teaware, +$1/extra person
TO GO: Served in a 12oz paper cup

Ancient Trees (2010)

$6.50

Meng Ku, Yunnan Province, China

$7.00

Ning De, Fujian Province, China

In this part of the world, full-flavored green puer tea is

not only drunk, but also frequently consumed as food.
One common dish is a cold assortment of pickled or
fried tea leaves with fresh ginger, spicy peppers, garlic,
salt and sticky rice.

Big Leaf Black (2010)

Silver Needle

This luxurious tea is comprised exclusively of tender,

unopened buds--a grade of tea historically reserved
for royalty. The flavor is remarkably pure, reminiscent of
the freshest glacier water.

$6.00

Menghai, Yunnan Province, China

The Assamica tea plant varietal can contain up to 33%

more caffeine than the Sinensis varietal, from which our
oolongs are from. The earthy, full bodied flavor mellows
and increases in complexity when aged.

Imperial (2009)

$6.00

Lincang, Yunnan Province, China

This imperial grade puer is made from high-quality

spring harvest leaves that have been gently fermented.
The resulting tea is full-bodied and earthy, a perfect
companion on a cold winter day.

ENJOY!

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