Menu Date: August 2008
Open
2-4:30 p.m. Daily
The History of Tea
Five thousand years ago, China's legendary Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea. People outside the Far East enjoyed tea for the first time less than 500 years ago. Tea has played an important role in world history ever since. Today the world drinks more tea than any other beverage except water. Tea both calms and stimulates, warms and cools and above all tastes delicious.
How to Brew Tea
While the verbiage may change, the traditional way of brewing tea should not. The steps are as follows:
*
Warm the pot to remove any chill
* Add one teaspoon full of tea per person plus one for the pot
* Add water that has just come to a boil
* Let the tea steep for a good five minutes... Pour and enjoy!
Traditional Tea Selections
Tea
selections are $5.95 per person
Custom Blends
Made exclusively for Gardenview Tea Room.
Gardenview Blend - A signature blend made exclusively for Gardenview
Tea Room.
Princess Breakfast Tea - A sweet custom blend of South African
organic rooibos flavored with vanilla bean and a hint of strawberries.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and naturally decaffeinated.
White & Green Teas
The most delicate of teas: White teas are highly prized because
of their consistency of top buds and leaves only. Named after
the silver down hairs that cover the young unopened bud.
China green tea is known for its mild and subtle taste, refreshing
aroma, and pale hues. The leaves range in appearance from silver
to deep emerald. Japanese tea leaves are often brilliant green,
reminiscent of the lush gardens they are grown in. They produce
liquor that range from jade green to light yellow, with a fragrant
puckery and slightly sweet taste.
Jade Leaf Green Tea - Hand picked then withered and gently dried
for delicacy and a hint of sweetness. Naturally low in caffeine.
Floral Jasmine Green - Delicately perfumed with golden jasmine
blossoms with fresh mellow overtones and a slightly astringent
finish. Sweet, slightly tannic finish.
Jasmine White - Scented multiple times with fresh jasmine blossoms
for a delicate aroma of golden Jasmine and outstanding liquor.
Naturally very low in caffeine.
Black Teas
Fully fermented, gaining color and character from the processing
of the leaves.
Osmanthus Oolong - Top grade oolong tea from Formosa delicately
scented with rare Osmanthus flowers for a broad and unique flavor.
Highly coveted and prized for its champagne aroma and deep rich
flavor.
Imperial English Breakfast - Elegant and refined smooth sweetness.
A blend of Ceylon and China Black Teas.
Russian Earl Grey - Inspired by the old tradition of shipping
tea with lemon for flavor: Made from the rind of spicy Bergamot
orange to give the exotic blend of citrus.
Eros - Medium bodied Ceylon: Sweet Mandarin orange with warm vanilla
for a sweet, smooth and creamy finish.
Cassis - A rich black currant flavor for an exceptionally aromatic
and sweet finish.
Mad Hatter - A blend of passion fruit, pomegranate, and vanilla
for a clean and sweet finish. Perfect with decadent desserts and
companions.
Herbal Infusions
A collection of herbs, flowers, fruits, berries, or spices from
around the world. Herbal Infusions are naturally caffeine free.
Chamomile Flowers - A tranquil and calming herbal infusion of
sweet and fragrant golden chamomile blossoms combined for a mild
and sweet taste. Soft and musty aroma combined with a smooth,
apple-like finish.
Harmony - A tranquil blend of sweet chamomile blossoms, peppermint,
allspice and orange blossoms for a mild and sweet taste.
Lemon Verbena - Naturally caffeine-free, a refreshing infusion
of lemon verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, and lemon peel; a favorite
during the summertime.
Jamaican Spice - A zesty herbal infusion with red liquor and a
bouquet of flavors, tartness of hibiscus and sweetness of cinnamon
for a sweet, tangy, and spicy finish.
Nobo Whole Fruit - Full bodied and rich in sweetness. An array
of berries and apple, accompanied with hibiscus, rose hips, and
cornflowers.
Vanilla Rooibos - Rich and full bodied with creamy vanilla finish.
Afternoon Tea Offerings
The Grand Tea - The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea, Grand Floridian style. We offer you a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts, followed by your choice of our freshly baked tea pastries or English trifle, accompanied by a glass of Domaine Ste.-Michelle sparkling wine and your choice of tea. $25.50 per guest (Example of tea sandwiches may include: cucumber with watercress, shrimp salad with dill, chicken salad with almonds, grilled pear with gorgonzola, and egg salad, each on a different bread.)
Prince Edward's Tea - A delicious array of duck and cherry terrine, chicken and pork roulade, country pate en croute, and , and English Blue Stilton, the "King" of English cheeses. Served with marinated fresh berries, and Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious fresh-baked scones served with rich Devonshire cream. Your choice of our tea with a glass of our Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port. $21.00 per guest
Buckingham Palace - Our traditional tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts complemented by fresh strawberries and cream, or a selection of freshly baked pastries, along with your choice of tea. $19.50 per guest
Sally Lunn Tea - Sally Lunn bread dates back to the 18th century where it was baked fresh, then sold on the streets of Bath England by the creator. Here at the Grand Floridian, we have carried on this tradition of this sweet yeast bread served lightly toasted with apricot preserves. This is followed by a choice of either trifle or strawberries and cream, along with your choice of tea. $13.50 per guest.
Mrs. Potts Tea - For the young tea lover in your party, we offer a variety of tea sandwiches, tuna salad, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly on white bread. We serve our magical dark tea (chocolate milk), followed by a choice of two pastries $10.50 per guest
A La Carte Offerings
British Cheese Plate - a selection of traditional British cheeses, served with an array of seasonal fruit $12.50
Gentleman's Tea Platter - house-made duck and cherry terrine, chicken & pork roulade, country pate en croute, accompanied by marinated berries, cumberland sauce and English Blue Stilton $10.50
Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches - $8.50
English Blue Stilton Cheese - served with walnuts and marinated berries $6.95; served with Foncesca Port $12.75
Strawberries and Cream - $6.95
English Trifle - $6.95
Freshly Baked Scones with Devonshire Cream and Preserves - $3.50
Two Jam Tarts - $3.50
Sally Lunn Bread - $3.50
Lemon Pound Cake - $3.50
Pastries $2.75 each
Specialty Drinks include: Brandy Alexander, Champagne Cocktail, Grand Mimosa - $7.50
A variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available)
Non-Alcoholic:
Press Pot Colombian Coffee $5.95
Press Pot Colombian Decaf Coffee $5.95
Espresso $3.19
Cappuccino $3.69
Hot Chocolate $2.19
Milk (hot or cold) $2.19
Chocolate Milk $2.19
Coke, Sprite, or Diet Coke $2.19
Apple or Orange Juice $2.29
Mineral Water $3.25
Selections from the
bar:
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V. $7.00
B & B $9.00
Budweiser $6.00
Miller Lite $6.00
Coors Light $6.00
Samuel Adams $6.50
Heineken $6.50
Bass Ale $6.75
Stella Artois $6.75
Champagne and Sparkling Wine:
Taittinger La Francaise Brut, N.V. $74.00 per bottle
Moet et Chandon White Star, N.V. $74.00 per bottle
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97 $10.50 per glass,
$55.00 per bottle
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley $7.50 per
glass, $34.00 per bottle
Martinelli Sparkling Cider $5.50 per glass, $22.00 per bottle
*Wine and Spirits available upon request.
