 Honga's Lotus Petal Tea Menu White, Silver, Green, Black, Oolong and Pu Ehr teas all come from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Tea contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant. Antioxidants are believed to shore up the bodies defenses against free radicals that can cause cancer. They help also help to cleanse your blood and skin. Tea is a beautiful thing that is both tasteful and healthful. Drinking it is a ritual all should make time to enjoy.
Greens
Green tea leaves are exposed to heat, which renders them pliable for rolling and halts the enzymatic reaction that would otherwise change tea color to black.
Organic Green Snail Spring - The greenest of green teas. A medium intensity green tea, with a vegetal, straight-off-the-tree flavor. Its leaves are rolled into a coil, hence the name. Small: $9; Large: $13
Sencha - This beautiful Japanese green leave resemples pine needles and produces a delicate, smooth cup. Small: $5; Large $8
Organic Dragonwell - Mild green with a distinctively nutty flavor, this tea is made from young leaves that are gently hand-sifted in a hot wok. Recognized by its flattened leave, it is the most famous green tea in China. Small: $10; Large: $14
Organic Smoky Mountain - From China, this tea is hand-picked and hand-processed, then fried in bamboo baskets over charcoal. It is smoky and full of flavor. Small: $6; Large: $10
Jasmine Downy Pearl - These exceptional, rare leaves are hand-tossed with superior jasmine flowers and then rolled into delicate pearls. A very deep and aesthetic floral infusion. Small: $9; Large: $13
Genmaicha - Japanese green tea with popped roasted rice makes for a toasty flavor that goes great with sushi. Small: $6; Large: $13
Whites
White tea has been shown to provide more anti-cancer benefits than any other type of tea. The tiny young buds are dried in natural sunlight. This allows them to retain their down, which is high in Vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Organic White Silver Needle - These leaves are picked before sunrise before they've even opened. The hours of dim light give the dew-glazed buds the silvery color behind their name. A calming tea often used as a sleeping aid and very good for the skin as well. Small: $11; Large: $15
Organic White Peony - To make this delicate white tea, the two top leaves of the plant are picked, producing a nutty, bamboo fragrance that is subtle and beautiful. Small: $6; Large: $10
Chrysanthemum and White Silver Needle - Silver Needle meets the chrysanthemum to create a wonderful flavor. Chrysanthemum is cooling, offers relief from inflammations, and can relieve high blood pressure. 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 - From Fujian, China, this tea is as strong as iron, but delicate like the Goddess of Compassion, for whom it is named. A deep rich tea that fills your palate with fruit-like flavors. Small: $5; Large: $8
Wu Yi Shui Xian - (Soy Shen) Water Spirit. This tea is mild, toasty and well rounded. A good beginner's oolong. Small: $5; Large: $8
Orchid Oolong - This tea is fragrant and beautiful with a hint of coconut. It is one of the staff's favorites. Small: $6; Large: $9
Pu Erh
Most mysterious, due to its largely esoteric processing. Pu Erh is dark and earthy and 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 eight-year-old tea is mild and slightly sweet. Good after heavy meals and for relieving an upset stomach. $8 per serving
Black
Black tea rose to popularity in 18th century. The leaves are withered, twisted and rolled before entering oxidation. They are then fully oxidized, which gives the tea its characteristic sweet, fruity flavor and also causes it to brew into a reddish color. The Chinese refer to it as red tea.
Organic Golden Monkey - From Fujian, China, this is a complex black tea that is also beautiful with golden-tipped leaves. It has a rich, nutty flavor with a caramel finish, and is meticulously hand-picked in the spring. Small: $7; Large: $11
Black Gold - One of China's finest black teas. A smooth and elegant infusion with hints of wine and chocolate. Small: $7; Large: $11
Herbals
All natural and caffeine free, the delicious herbs in these teas have been used medicinally for centuries.
Wilderness Mum - Young chrysanthemum buds yield a strong tasting medicinal tisane. The tiny spheres brew to a golden yellow tisane that is extremely cooling. This tea helps lower blood pressure. Small: $5; Large: $8
Rose - Pure rose...cool, calming and aromatic. These beautiful miniature rose buds make a delicous tea and are suitable for menstrual cramps, as well as pregnancy. Small: $5; Large: $8
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 and it is tastefully blended with Caribbean mango. Small: $5; Large $8
Organic Mint - Refreshing and good for digestion. Small $5; Large $8
White Chrysanthemum - A medicinal tea that has an artichoke flavor. It is used for sore throats, inflammations, irritated eyes and high blood pressure. Small $5; Large $8
Chamomile - This fine grade of fresh Egyptian chamomile produces a honey sweet infusion with its beautiful flowers. Chamomile soothes the tummy and is good for the immune system. It has also been used to aid insomnia. Small $5; Large $8
Honey Bush - From South Africa, this honey scented flowering bush has been gathered for centuries. It is known for its antioxidant qualities and is said to help lower cholesterol levels. It yields a sweet, rich brew with a smooth finish. Small $5; Large $8
Rooibus - This South African tea is laden with antioxidants, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc and fluoride. It has an earthy flavor with a light vanilla scent and is red in color. Small $5; Large $8
Organic Nutritive Tea - Local herbalist Julie Peterson has gathered many herbs in our mountains and elsewhere to create a beautiful organic tea that is used to restore one's chi, and is safe for pregnancy and lactation. It is comprised of lycil berries, hibiscus flowers, red clover blossoms, peppermint, nettle and licorice root. Small $6; Large $10
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