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Chai Tea    to top  

Bangalore Rose Chai Light floral notes mingle with masala highlighting a superb balance of tea and spice.  Milk and a dash of sugar create a taste extravaganza. $12.95

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Masala Chai Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala.  The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger.   
Empress' Chai Our own full bodied Masala style Chai with cardamom and lively ginger  
Green Tea Chai Superb green tea blended with fresh Indian spices for real Chai!  Delicious, especially with milk and sugar  
Indian Mocha Chai Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes and overtones of mocha depth.  Coppery bright and especially enticing with milk  
Indian Spiced Chai Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes.  Coppery bright and very enticing with milk; creates a sensory trip to the sub-continent.  
Indiana Jones Chai A spicy blend of Masala, Vanilla and Rooibos . Strictly for the adventurous palette.  
Kama Sutra Chai Penetrating depth with a full flavoured cup, exuding sensuous floral and saucy spice notes.  This tea will make memories. Very Spicy  
Mint & Orange Chai Much different than the classic Chai blend, this Chai contains bold black tea, vibrant peppermint and sweet orange peel.  
Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai Seasonal Malabar Coast spices with sweet caramel come to the fore with a sensuous Belgian chocolate finish  
Rooibos Chai Mouth enlightening Malabar spices combine with sweet rooibos to create a herbal treat.  Milk adds a lovely creamy note and brightness in the cup  
Samurai Chai This lively blend of Rooibos, black tea and masala spices is only intended for the daring palette.  
Vanilla Chai Creamy Madagascar vanilla notes dance with tingling Malabar Coast spices.  A lively ginger finish is accentuated by candy cardamom  
Ground Chai Mix Premium January growth South Indian Spices are very intense in this masala spice blend with pepper notes on the finish  
Chopped Chai Mix South Indian spice gardens abound with a delicious light peppery finish. Only premium January growth spices make the grade for this mix.  

Black Tea  to top

CO2 Decaffeinated Tea    
Darjeeling The cachet of a Darjeeling with hints of muscatel flavour but no caffeine.  
Earl Grey A full flavory cup tending bright with excellent Earl Grey notes from natural oil of bergamot.  
English Breakfast A full bodied tea with some fruity notes.  Cup tends bright which is consistent with high quality tea.  
Sencha Green Good green tea flavour, with longish Sencha leaf style.  All the goodness of green tea without the caffeine.  
Monk's Blend  The decadent pleasures of a delicious vanilla and grenadine combination.  
Peach Apricot Sweet character with smooth and intense peach apricot flavour. Astringent with full bodied taste.  
English Favourites    
Buckingham Palace Flavory with medium body.  Delicate Earl Grey and Jasmine notes; bright with golden coppery colour.  Perfect for afternoon settings.  
Cream Earl Grey If you are an Earl Grey lover, you have found a new vice!  Our flavory Earl Grey mellowed with a delicious creamy taste.  
Earl Grey An unbelievable aroma that portends an unbelievable taste.  We have been told repeatedly: “This is the best Earl Grey I have ever tasted!”  
English Breakfast A perfect breakfast tea with good body and full tea flavour notes.  Coppery bright especially enticing with milk.  
Irish Breakfast A stout robust blend of Feb. Kenya BP1 and 2nd flush Assam.  Superb colour and very full bodied.  Excellent in the early a.m. or p.m.  
Orange Pekoe Quality Ceylon OP (orange pekoe) tea, a familiar favourite.  
Prince of Wales A regal blend best served in the afternoon with scones.  Full bodied with delicious hints of black currant.  
Scottish Breakfast Malty, full bodied character with bright flavory notes and hints of cask oakiness.  A bracing Highlander’s cup of tea.  
Yorkshire Gold  Few teas have such rich fullness and flavour. Lightly astringent cup becomes golden bright on milk. Befits a "Yorkshireman".  
Estate Tea    
Glendale Estate OP  Exhibits the classic South Indian tea taste; floral-like flavour with a satisfying cup. A medium strength tea.  
Tarajulie (Assam)  A tippy tea (containing tips of the leaf), 2nd flush that is full bodied with a round smoothness. A wonderful all-day tea.  
Ambangulu (Tanzania)  Full bodied tea with good flavour. A rich malty thickness that is mellow and satisfying with a bright and coppery cup.  
Kambaa (Kenya)  A classic February production Kenyan tea. Very Malty flavour that has hints of currant. With milk, the cup is bright golden and inviting.  
Lovers Leap (Sri Lanka)  The liquor is bright with excellent flowery flavour and a cup that tends somewhat light. A good after dinner tea.  
Naturally Flavoured Black Tea    
Arctic Raspberry  Piquant and fruity raspberry notes. the distinctive Arctic raspberry is very flavourful because of its short growing season.  
Black Currant Deep black currant aroma and flavour.  Just imagine a currant bush full of berries!  Stunning as an iced tea.  
Blueberry Intoxicating blueberry aroma and sprightly full flavour of the tiny wild blueberry.  Excellent over ice or served hot with a pinch of sugar.  
Chocolate Mint  Fresh lively mint combined with full flavoured chocolate tea. Wonderfully reminiscent of an after dinner mint.  
Cinnamon Kiss Mildly spicy with red heart cinnamon flavour.  A refreshing and tongue-tickling tea.  
Clementine Cranberry  This tea is fruity and piquant with cranberry, yet sweet and saucy with Moroccan clementine notes. Superb over ice with a dash of sugar.  
Empress' Blend Our Hallmark full-bodied Black tea blend with a smooth finish. The perfect morning pick-me-up.  
Ginger Peach The piquant and spicy character of ginger is mellowed with the sweet character of peaches.  Try it iced and become a believer.  
Grand Marnier All the depth of a delicious orange liquor combined with the goodness of tea.  Savour with friends after dinner!  
Hazelnut Vanilla  Madagascar vanilla flavour highlights the exotic Turkish hazelnut extract. Excellent sweet nutty finish with light cream notes.  
Ice Wine  Beguiling sweet pear notes with hints of berry and caramel. To enhance the natural flavours, consumption with sugar is recommended.  
Lady Grey All the goodness of Earl Grey combined with sweet Lavender.  
Lapsang Souchong Specialty of the Fujian Province of China, the leaves of this tea are smoked over pine boughs before fermentation. The result is a very bold smokey flavour.  
Lapsang Zhivago  A delicious premium Lapsang with captivating heady bouquet and a delicious mild oak and pine fire finish. An excellent tea to savour.  
Lichee Congou  A leafy black tea infused with the flavour of Lichee fruit producing a delightful naturally scented tea.  
Licorice A high grown Ceylon tea accentuates the delicate flavour nuances of Licorice.  Perfect for those quiet times.  
Maple  Maple sap was known as 'sweet water' by early settlers. Sweet with piquant caramel notes enjoy the wonderful essence of maple.  
Monk’s Blend One of our most flavourful teas.  The dramatic combination of vanilla and grenadine ensures a particularly satisfying cup  
Morning Miracle  See Empress' Blend  
Orange Spice The flavory character of new season Florida oranges and fresh cinnamon is well captured in this tea.  A truly tasty combination.  
Oriental Spice High quality black tea blended with cinnamon and orange peel. A truly festive flavour to be enjoyed any time of year.  
Passion Fruit A mellow tropical fruit character that has sweet overtones.  Ancient Polynesians held passion fruit in high regard for their rituals.  
Raspberry The full raspberry character.  Try adding a pinch of sugar to accentuate the flavour.  
Rhubarb Cream  An exquisite flavour reminiscent of fresh rhubarb pie. Tart and sweet, a lovely togetherness in a single cup of tea.  
Russian Caravan This blend of Assam, Sri Lanka and Lapsang Souchong tea offers full-bodied flavour with a delicate smokey finish.  
Wild Blackberry Piquant, sweet and berry best describes this tea.  Try it with a touch of honey for a special treat.  

Green Tea   to top 

Blueberry Green Very aromatic.  The blueberry flavour literally fills the cup.  
Bohemian Raspberry    
Crime of Passion    
Earl Grey Green The all-natural bergamot oil with excellent Ceylon green tea gives a lively and sprightly Earl Grey.  
Genmaicha Light, golden yellow liquor with a unique, toasty rice flavour tending sweet.  A tea that creates conversation.  
Granny Green Apple    
Japan Sencha Tending light liquoring and smooth with reasonable depth and body.  Often used in tea ceremonies.  
Jasmine High quality green leaf tea scented with jasmine flowers to create a naturally sweet flowery taste.  
Lady Winter Green All the flavour of Earl grey, peppermint and lavender infused into green Sencha  
Lemon Green A pleasant blend of tart lemon with the sweetness of green tea.  Makes excellent iced tea.  
Marakesh Mint A blend of Formosa gunpowder tea, peppermint and lemon grass. A perfect balance of flavour.  
Mint Green Refreshing cool mint flavour in a green tea.  A delicious and heady combination.  
Morgentau Sencha leaf blended with flower petals, oil of bergamot and mango flavour. A refreshingly citrus flavour with subtle floral accents.  
Peach    
Sencha Fuji - organic Delicious green tea character with depth, body and some pungency.  Cup tends bright forest green.  
Strawberry Green All the delicious flavour of fresh strawberries combined with the goodness of green tea.  
Superior Gunpowder Surprising body and captivating green tea taste with a hint of oakiness.  The infusion tends dark green.  
Flavoured Rooibos   to top
Almond Marzipan in a cup!  Sweet almond with cherry-like notes.  Excellent nutty finish is complemented by almond pieces and mallow flowers.  
Belgian Chocolate Cocoa truffle notes are brought to the fore with fruity rooibos.  A chocolate lover’s paradise is heightened with the addition of cocoa bean pieces.  
Belgian Chocolate Mint Dramatic mint notes tempered with fruity rooibos.  The inclusion of cocoa pieces and organic peppermint give a refreshing palate cleansing finish.  
Blueberry Sprightly fresh character that conjures memories of tiny flavourful blueberries.  The aroma portends a wonderful taste experience.  
Blue Rhapsody  See under 'Specialty Tea'  
Bourbon Street Vanilla Fruity with sweet notes.  Vanilla flavouring gives the rooibos a wonderful exotic jazzy depth.  
Caramel The opening bars are sweet toffee notes building to a full symphonic caramel.  An “I want more” finish!  
Cherry Rose Excellent combination of cherry, rose and rooibos.  Sweet cherry notes tempered with hints of a caramel clean finish  
Dutch Licorice  The sweet flavour of authentic Dutch Licorice with rooibos. A great afternoon cup.  
Earl Grey For the herbal tea drinker who has everything?  A delicious Earl Grey and rooibos combination.  
Florida Orange Memories of succulent fresh oranges from roadside markets in Florida – delightful fresh taste.  
Peachy Keen    
Pecan Pie    
Ginger Bright clean taste with superb ginger notes.  Has a palate refreshing character combined with a fruity touch of spice character.  
Ginger Peach    
Hawaiian Colada Island coconut pleasures with hints of rum. Sprinklings of pineapple and coconut pieces enhance a lingering sweet colada finish.  
Hunny Rooibos accentuates the naturally sweet character of honey.  Delicious finish  
Kalahari A perfect union of the citrus sweet taste of rooibos and refreshing lemon grass. Our most popular rooibos blend!  
Le Marche Spice Excellent synergy between rooibos and spicy hot cinnamon.  Makes a delicious latte.  
Mango Passion Ooh what an opening – the Full Monty mango!  Delicious fruit highlights transport one to tropical climes.  
Organic Rooibos All the rich bold flavour of rooibos, certified organic.  
Parisian Raspberry    
Provence Flavory with a floral and fruity bouquet; perfumy lavender notes.  Inspired by the ‘joie de vivre’ of France.  
Strawberry Tingle Outstanding strawberry flavour.  Memories of sweet succulent spring strawberries abound.  Perfect harmony between rooibos and strawberry  
Samurai A unique blend of both black tea and rooibos with subtle hints of vanilla and orange. A healthy and refreshing cup.  
Summer Breeze  A wonderful fruity combination Rooibos with  Lemon, Strawberry, Mango, and a herbal blend makes this a great hot or iced beverage.  
Sunshine Lemon Lemon invigorates the rooibos taste.  Simply wonderful hot or iced and dressed with a slice of lemon.  
Vanilla An exquisite infusion of natural vanilla and bright bold rooibos.  
White Swiss Truffle Exquisite sweet chocolate bakiness explodes at the first sip and tidbits of mint meander throughout.  A full ‘ahh’, finish!  
WinterGreen (Spearmint)    

Herb & Fruit Tea, Kid’s Tea, Whole Fruit Tea   to top

Angel Falls Mist A wildly, exotic strawberry and lemon character.  A pinch of sugar boosts the flavour profile.  Makes terrific herbal tea – hot or iced!  
Apricot Supreme    
Bella Coola A predominant orange character with the lovely sweetness of pineapple (which provides flavour depth).  The aroma is simply fantastic.  
Berry Berry A full flavoured tea with deep berry notes.  The infused cup is burgundy red and provides strength and character.  A terrific herbal tea  
Bubblegum Combines caramel with a strawberry and lemon character to create a taste sensation for the younger set. (remove the gum before brewing.)  
Cranberry Apple Full flavoured and pungent with a rich, fruity character.  Ad a cinnamon stick or a few cloves for an exotic mulled spice tea.  
Lady Hannah’s Whole Fruit A boldly refined taste that is bright with strawberry and blackberry highlights.  A taste sensation rich in Vitamin C.  
Lemon Mango Punch This herbal has the refreshing character of lemon and the sweet tropical notes of mango.  A delightful combination.  Simply wonderful iced!  
Orient Express All Aboooaaarrrrrdd!  Spicy cinnamon and sweet, nutty almond give this herb and fruit tea a mysterious depth and flavour unlike any other tea  
Strawberry Kiwi Wonderfully fruity and full bodied with excellent flavour.  Make tasty Popsicle treats for children whilst you enjoy it with good company.  
Tutti Fruiti Terrific tasting tea for kids.  A candy-like Caramel flavour gives sweetness with berries for depth and flavour.  Rich in Vitamin C.  
Yummy Berry Wildberry, currant and fruity, tending sweet and tart. A must for a kiddies’ tea party and makes delicious Popsicles!  Rich in Vitamin C.  

Herbal Teas    to top 

Camomile Lemon Origin: Egypt, Thailand.  Very refreshing with a light and flavourful lemon character tempered with spring fresh hints of apple-like camomile.  
Camomile Mint Origin: Egypt, USA.  Full flavoured and refreshing character with superb Washington mint highlights.  Delightful lingering finish.  
Egyptian Camomile. Origin: Egypt.  Very aromatic with a fruity tending floral flavour.  Camomile is often sipped for relief of ailments ranging from toothache to insomnia.  
Evening Jazz  A complex blend of relaxing herbs. Enjoy a cup in the evening and drink the stresses of the day away!  
Green Yerba Mate Origin: Brazil.  Mate is very rich in caffeine.  The cup has a greenish and vegetative character.  
Hibiscus Origin: Sudan.  A deep red infusion similar to grenadine with a taste close to lemonade.  Hibiscus is tangy and enriched with Vitamin C.  
Lavender Origin: France.  The taste is mild with a distinctive floral perfume and a slight pungency.  Herbalists often use Lavender in various treatments.  
Lemon Grass Origin: Thailand.  A sweet lemon taste profile.  Often used in teas to impart a lemon character without the tangy flavour.  
Lemon Balm    
Licorice Root Origin: Turkey.  Sweet character with light medicinal notes and anise-like finish.  Excellent with Peppermint or Camomile.  
Peppermint Origin: USA.  Very pungent cool fresh taste.  Many claim it calms the digestive system and relieves heartburn, stomach ache and nausea.  
Roasted Mate`  Origin: Argentina  
Rooibos Origin: South Africa.  The reddish orange cup is fruity with sweet notes.  Enriched with nutrients such as iron, potassium, calcium and fluoride.  
Rosehip Origin: Germany.  Mild and fruity with slightly pungent sweet pear notes.  Rosehips contain iron, calcium plus Vitamins A, D and E.  
Spearmint Origin: USA.  A pungent cool fresh taste that takes your breath away.  Spearmint has been used to relieve headaches and tension.  
Yerba Mate`  Origin: Argentina  
Oolong Tea   to top
Formosa Oolong Smooth and slightly sweet, toasty with a touch of dryness.  Enjoyed best with company  
Specialty Tea    to top
Blue Rhapsody A complex blend of relaxing herbs, Blueberries and green organic rooibos makes this a dynamic stress-relieving cup of tea. Enjoy a cup in the evening and drink the stresses of the day away!  
Canadian Breakfast A superb fresh morning tea.  Malty notes from Assam, flower-like hints from Kenya with delicate wisps of oakiness from Yunnan.  
Candy Cane A sweet herbal tea with hints of mint specially formulated for Christmas. - - - Seasonal  
Celestial Bliss (rooibos) Our best and most popular rooibos tea. Sorry… the ingredients are secret…..Only available at the Empress' Tea house.  
Citrus Sensation (rooibos) A sensational blend of Orange, Lemon, and Rosehip. Makes a spectacular Iced tea as well.  
Yuletide Spice This spicy black tea is rich in all the favourite spices that makes it especially pleasing as a Christmas tea. - - - Seasonal  
White Tea    to top
Pai Mu Tan (White Peony) A white tea offering ‘jammy’ flavour with sweet notes and a delicious lingering finish.  Good body and satisfying cup.  
Organic Black Tea    to top
Darjeeling Tippy leaf signifies good manufacturing.  It’s flavory muscatel character will not disappoint the discerning Darjeeling drinker.  
Organic Herbal Tea    to top
Green Rooibos Sweet pleasant cup with delicate herbaceous notes.  Light fruity finish.  Rooibos is laden with vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of polyphenols.  
Wintergreen Rooibos Organic Green Rooibos tea blended with peppermint from the Cascades makes this a healthy, refreshing beverage at any time of day  
Roman Provence An enchanting herbal tea – that’s good for you!  Fruity ripe berry notes balanced with mild lavender.  
Honeybush    
Wellness Tea    to top
Wellness # 1 - Organic Blend  The perfect cure for that cold, or just a great drink!. Wellness #1 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Lemon Grass, St. Johns Wort, and Ginko Biloba.  
Wellness # 2 - Cinnamon  The perfect beverage to kick-start your
Metabolism, or just a great drink. Wellness #2 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Lemon Grass, St. Johns Wort,  Ginko Biloba and Cinnamon.
 
Wellness # 3 - Ginger  The perfect companion for that upset stomach or just a great drink! Wellness #3 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Lemon Grass, St. Johns Wort, Ginko Biloba and Ginger.  
Wellness # 4 - Berry Blend  HIGH in Anti-Oxidants and simply a great drink!
Wellness #4 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Lemon Grass, St. Johns Wort, Ginko Biloba, Blueberries and Black Currants.
 
Wellness # 5 - Tropical  Wellness #5 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Lemon Grass, St. Johns Wort, Ginko Biloba, Pineapple, Coconut & Mango  
Wellness # 6 - Lemon Mate` Perfect for that “stuffy Head” feeling,or just a great drink! Wellness #6 is a tasty blend of Rooibos,
Lemon Grass, and Yerba Mate`
 
Wellness # 7 - Chamomile Mint  Camomile has been noted as beneficial for soothing headaches and is a natural relaxing herb known to assist the restless and those suffering from insomnia. Wellness #7 is a tasty blend of Rooibos, Camomile and Peppermint.  
Wellness # 8- Stress Reliever  Stress Reliever is an invigorating blend of natural herbs with St. Johns Wort and Gingko Biloba.