The Tao of Tea — Belmont Teahouse

Tea Service (traditional teaware, service for one)

• Bai Mudan 'White Peony'$8Zhenghe, Fujian, China - delicate, herbaceous, autumnal aroma with a sweet nuttiness. Organic
• Jasmine Pearls$8Changsha, Hunan, China - hand-rolled green tea infused with jasmine flowers
• Hon Gyokuro$8Uji, Japan - smooth, vegetal, oceanic brew with notes of honeydew melon
• Ceremonial Grade Matcha$10Japan - high grade matcha fit for Japanese tea ceremony. Organic
• Malty Assam$6Putharjhora Tea Estate, India - rich, malty brew with slight caramel sweetness. Organic
• First Flush Darjeeling$8Okayti Tea Estate, India - light, crisp with distinct muscatel flavor. Organic
• Formosa Black$10Nantou County, Taiwan - roasted sugarcane and maple sweetness; no astringency
• Pine Smoked Black$8Wuyi, China - famous Lapsang Souchong with rich, campfire-like flavors
• Bamboo Mountain$8Zhu Shan, Taiwan - classic Taiwanese green oolong, full sweet floral fragrance
• Tuocha$8Yunnan, China - dark shou puer compressed into a small bowl. Organic

Blends & Herbal Teas

• Earl Grey$8 for one / $12 for twoAssam tea blended with Italian bergamot essence. Organic
• Middle Eastern Style Moroccan Mint$8 / $12 for twoSweet mint green tea brewed with fresh mint; $2 for each additional person
• Rooibos$8 for one / $12 for twoSouth Africa - full-bodied and fruity with vanilla aroma. Organic
• Egyptian Chamomile$8 for one / $12 for twoBright gold, soothing, sweet brew with an aroma like apples. Organic
• Hibiscus Ginger$8 for one / $12 for twoSweet and tart with a warm, spicy aftertaste. Organic

Freshly Brewed Chai

• 500 Mile Chai$8 teapot / $14 for twoBlack tea with ginger, clove, cardamom, fennel and cinnamon; choice of milk and sweetener. Organic
• Red Bush Chai$8 teapot / $14 for twoCaffeine-free blend of South African rooibos and uplifting spices. Organic

Cold Drinks

• Cold Brewed Tea$6Unsweetened; Sencha Green or Blue Mountains Nilgiri
• Chilled Herbal Infusion$6Caffeine free; ask about today's selection
• Sweet Teas$6Made with cold brewed Nilgiri black tea; Coconut Mint or Lemon Ginger
• Matcha (iced)$8Matcha Shake, Iced Matcha, or Iced Yuzu Matcha

Small Plates & Light Meals

• Edamame$5Fresh soybeans in the shell with teahouse soy sauce
• Ota Tofu (Age or Fresh)$6Lightly fried tofu with cayenne and lemon, or fresh tofu with Schezuan black bean and chili sauce
• Hummus and Pita Bread$8Garnished with olives, cucumbers, and carrots
• SamosaOne $3.50 / Two $7Seasoned potatoes and green peas in lightly fried pastry with tamarind chutney
• Chinese Bao (Baozi)$8Two vegetarian steamed buns with Sichuan black bean and chili sauce
• Panjabi Spinach Pakoras$6Indian spinach and onion fritters with tamarind chutney
• Homestyle Dal & Rice$12Seasoned legumes over basmati rice; dal changes daily
• Chana Chaval$12White chickpeas in mild North Indian curry sauce with basmati rice
• Chole Bhature$11Spiced tangy chickpea curry with two pieces of fried leavened bread
• Mixed Vegetable Dumplings$11Six Chinese-style dumplings with soy sauce

Flatbreads

• Malaysian Mooli$4Pleasantly spicy, flaky flatbread filled with daikon radish
• Aloo Paratha$4Whole wheat paratha filled with seasoned potatoes, onions and cilantro
• Classic Plain Paratha$4
• Mediterranean Seasoned Pita$4Lebanese style (za'atar) or Syrian style (sumac)

Sweets & Tea Snacks

• Moon Cake$8Flaky crust with sweet filling: mung bean, red bean, taro root, or lotus seed
• Soan Papdi$7A uniquely textured Indian sweetcake
• Baklava$6Mediterranean layered filo pastry with honey and walnuts
• Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream$6Vanilla ice cream with smoky-sweet Lapsang Souchong simple syrup
• Lemon Bar$6Lemon custard on a shortbread crust