HONGA’S LOTUS PETAL TEA MENU

All tea comes from the camellia sinensis plant... silver, green, black, oolong and puehr teas all start as green leaves. Tea contains polyhpenols, a type of antioxidant. Anti-oxidants are believed to shore up the body’s defenses against free radicals that can cause cancer. They help cleanse your blood & skin. The beauty of tea has affected us in a healthy way. Enjoy a warm cup between your hands every day.

SPECIALTY
Moroccan Mint Tea Fresh mint, lemon, lime, orange slices and honey infused with your choice of tea flavor add $2 to your small tea
Yuja tea citron Korean infusion that is refreshing. Loaded with lots of “C”. Children love this tea. $5 per serving

GREENS
Green tea leaves are exposed to heat, which renders leaves pliable for rolling and halts the enzymatic reaction that would change tea color to black.

Flower Basket Made of green tea leaves that are hand-wrapped around a “flower basket” center, this tea offers a fresh green taste hat lasts through numerous infusions $8 per serving

Jasmine Sprite A garland of jasmine flowers slowly floats into the water from this amazing tea ball. Mild and beautiful to watch unfold. $9

Dancing Spirits what better way to raise your spirits? Green tea ball with a pink carnation center. Gui Hua flowers contribute to the sweet, mild taste. $9

Organic Jasmine green tea leaves undergo seven rounds of rinsing with jasmine flowers for intense fragrance and satisfying complexity full bodied with a hint of sweetness, this Fijian tea is great after meals. small $6, large $10

Organic Smoky Mountain Organic from China, handpicked and hand processed, fried in bamboo baskets over charcoal. Smoky and full of flavor. small $6 large $10

Organic Green Snail Spring medium intensity green with a vegetal, straight off the tree flavor. Its leaves are rolled into a coiled shape, hence the name. The greenest of green teas. small $9 large $13

Pearl white jasmine these exceptional, rare leaves are hand tossed with superior jasmine flowers, rolled into delicate pearls. A very aesthetic and deep floral infusion. small $9 large $13

Dragon Well. This world’s most renowned China green envelops the whole palate with a slightly sweet, very refreshing liquor. This fine grade requires great skill to produce by the tea master. Nutty taste with a wonderful aroma. small $9 large $13

Organic Dragonwell Mild green with distinctly nutty flavor it is made from young leaves that are gently hand sifted in a hot wok. Recognized by its flattened leaf, it’s the most famous green tea of china small $10, large $14

Sencha This beautiful Japanese green leaf resembles pine needles and produces a delicate fresh cup. small $4 large $7

Gunpowder This green tea is lightly steamed, hand rolled into small pearls, all within hours of being hand picked. It is delicate in flavor and aroma, with little caffeine. small $4 large $7

WHITE TEA
White tea has been shown to provide more anticancer benefits than any other type of tea. The tiny young buds are merely dried in natural sunlight, which allows the buds to retain their down, which is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants

Organic White Silver Needle not yet opened leaves are picked before sunrise, the hours dim light lends the dew-glazed buds a silvery color, hence the name. A calming tea often used as a sleeping aid. Very good for the skin as well. small $11, large $15

OOLONG
Oolong tea is semi oxidized, which provides some of the most complex flavors available to tea drinkers.

Ti Kuan Yin Guijan, China Strong as iron but delicate as the Goddess of Compassion, which this tea is named after. A deep rich tea that fills your palate with fruit like flavors. small $4, large $7

Wu Yi Shui Xian (soy shen water spirit this tea is mild, toasty and well rounded a good beginners oolong small $4, large $7

Orchid oolong delicate floral roasted aroma and taste. This is a taste of exotica and transports you to Shangri-la. You wont’ be disappointed.!! small $4, large 7

PU ERH
Most mysterious, due to its largely esoteric processing. PuErh is dark and earthy, After a hearty meal, this one is highly suggested for aiding in digestion.

Tuo Cha shaped into small bowls that break down in water, this earthy tea can be infused many times. Despite its dark color, the 8 yr old tea is mild and slightly sweet. Good after heavy meals and upset stomach. $8 per serving

BLACK TEAS
Black tea rose to popularity in 18th century. It is withered, twisted and rolled before entering oxidation. Because it is fully oxidized, it brews to a reddish color, which is why chinese refer to it as red tea. Complete oxidation gives black tea it’s characteristic sweet, fruity flavor.

Rose petal rose infused with black tea small $8, large $13

Orange jasmine orange and jasmine blended with ceylon and china black teas $4, $7

Rainforest mint, China black blended with tilluel, verbena, mint, lavender and essences of bergamot, mango and black currant. small $4, large $7

Organic Earl Gold Very fine silver tipped black tea blended with bergamot. The best Earl Gray you’ll ever taste Bergamot strengthens the immune system and is uplifting small $4, large $7

Darjeeling Castleton Silver tipped black, very rare organic tea. Sweet and floral small $6, large $10

Malty Assam India beautiful golden tips small $4, large $7

Organic Golden Monkey a beautiful traditional black tea with golden infusion color small $5 large $9

HERBALS AND INFUSIONS (no caffeine)
When not from the camella sinsensis plant, a tea is actually called a tisane. All natural and caffeine free, many of these delicious herbs have been used medicinally for centuries. Enjoy

Nutritive tea local herbalist Julie Peterson has created this wonderful tisane by gathering the ingredients locally to bring you a tea with pregnancy, nursing mothers and athletes in mind. Boosting your nutrition with hibiscus flowers, oat straw, raspberry leaves, red clover blossoms, peppermint, nettles and move. small $5

Wilderness Mum not yet opened chrysanthemum buds yield a strong tasting medicinal tisane. The tiny spheres brew to a golden yellow tisane that is extremely cooling. It helps lower the pressure of blood. small $4, large $7

Rose pure rose, cool, calming and aromatic. These beautifully aesthetic miniature rose buds are suitable for menstrual cramps and pregnancy small $4, large $7

Gui Hua This flower tisane is said to aid the kidneys and has an irresistible aroma reminiscent of apricot small $7, large $11

Mango Verbena heavenly smooth and buttery, verbena is a lemony herb from the south of France, blended with Caribbean mango small $4, large $7

Mint Melange Refreshing and good for digestion Small $4, Large $7

White Chrysanthemum A medicinal tisane that has an artichoke flavor. It is used for sore throats, inflammations, irritated eyes and high blood pressure. small $4, large $7

Egyptian Chamomile This fine grade of fresh Egyptian chamomile produces a honey sweet infusion.. soothes the tummy and good for the immune system. Chamomile has also been used to aid insomnia. small $4, large $7

Ginger Twist Great for your metabolism, stomach and health in general. It also aids in nausea.
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Thai Lemongrass The intense flavor of lemons without the tartness. small $4, large $7

Honey Bush from south Africa, this honey scented flowering bush has been gathered for centuries and helps lower cholesterol levels. It yields a sweet, rich brew with a smooth finish. Very rich in anti-oxidants. Small $4, Large $7

Rooibus Grown in the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa, this “miracle” tisane is meticulously prepared. Studies show it is rich in calcium, fluoride and anti-oxidants and soothes the nerves. Light vanilla scent and earthy taste. small $4, large $7

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