Enjoy all teas served at Vianne's European style - "By the pot!" A large pot is approximately 24 oz, (4-5 cups of tea) but not too much for one person to enjoy! A small pot is approximately 19 oz. (3-4 cups of tea) and recommended when two are together - for each to try something different and share with another. Pricing: (Rare teas may be priced differently and will otherwise be noted!)
Steeping Tips:
For steeping the perfect cup of tea - Use one teaspoon of tea per every 8 oz. of water and add one for the pot! Steeping times: White tea: 1 ½ minutes, in water at first boil (160 degrees F.), not a rolling boil which will force the leaves to give up their essence with high temperatures ending up with a bitter brew, or let water stand a moment until it stops bubbling. Green tea: 3 - 3 ½ minutes, same boil method as white teas. Oolongs: 3 ½ - 4 minutes, water at second boil (180-195 degrees), bubbles rising, on the verge of erupting Black & Red & Herbal & Fruit Blend teas: 5 - 6 minutes, water at full rollicking boil. SOWMEE A white tea, slightly sundried after special hand rolling. Its pleasant, toasty character is full flavored, from India. SWEET OSMANTHUS HIMALAYA An extraordinary Chinese blend of Pai Mu Tan white tea, green tea Darjeeling, Fog Tea, Sencha, Lung Ching, Jasmine, Jasmine Pearls, candied pineapple bits, corn, curry leaves. Premium tea - $3.95 small pot; 6.95 large SHOGUN Pai Mu Tan white tea, green tea Darjeeling, Fog Tea, Sencha, Lung Ching, Jasmin, Jasmine Pearls, candied pineapple bits, corn, curry leaves. Premium tea - $3.95 small pot; 6.95 large Green tea is usually steamed and does not go through a full oxidation process. Green tea is known for its healthful benefits and antioxidant properties. JASMINE with Flowers A classic and ancient Chinese green tea with surprising body and a captivating floral character accentuated by specially selected May Jasmine blossoms. Splendid iced. back to top ALMIGHTY ALMOND A delicious Japanese green tea full of Almond slivers. Par excellence! HONEY GINGER A flavory combination of honey and mellow ginger. A lovely Japanese green tea! ENCHANTING JAPAN A delicious decaffeinated green tea with bits of ginger. MIKADO A divine green tea blend of regal teas with a slightly exotic taste composed of ginseng. GREEN TEA CHAI Superb body Indian green tea with mellow spice notes of a smooth, sweet tasting combination of vanilla, spices (cardamom, cloves, ginger and cinnamon) creating a sensory trip to the sub-continent! Best with milk and honey. In India, Chai (means “tea”) is everywhere, a folk tea, a comfort food. MIZELL’S BUTTERFLY GARDEN A fragrant like Forget-Me-Nots, floral green tea, sweet like nectar which transforms your thoughts to the enchantment of Mizell Farms in Folsom, LA - home of the annual Butterfly & Hummingbird Extravaganza VIANNE’S WITH A TWIST A zippy blend of the incredible herb: lemon verbena and green tea. Stimulating, yet refined yielding a greenish-yellow liquor with a smooth taste. MORNING RAIN (formerly Spring Rain) Luminous liquor with slivers of almonds and coconut shreds. The American style green tea version of our famous MIDNIGHT RAIN (see black tea). MOROCCAN MINT Gunpowder green and mint herb tea. Fresh and fragrant, for those Casablanca afternoons, traditionally enjoyed in Morocco with sweetener. DRAGONWELL Lung Ching Dragonwell, a Chinese green tea, distinguished by its beautiful shape, emerald colour, scented smell and tending sweet floral character. Legend has it that in 250 AD a Taoist monk affirmed that there must be a dragon lurking in a certain spring not far from Hangchow. The monk implored the well dragon to rescue the farmers from a drought. Instantly, poured forth a timely rain. One account of this, an old temple adjoining the spring is known as Dragon’s Well Monastery, and this tea derives its name from the same legend. Produced by hand through a 10-part process. back to top CACTUS BLOSSOM An outstanding China green tea with cactus and cactus blossoms. A sophisticated palette pleaser and crowd pleaser. GUNPOWDER A dark Chinese green tea with surprising body and captivating taste. Legend has it that the name was given by a English clerk who thought the tiny rolled green nuggets looked like gunpowder. Pellets open like little flowers! (agony of the leaf). GENMAICHA Green Japanese tea with light brownish yellow liquor with toasty flavour, tending sweet and bright with roasted rice kernels. This is a specialty Japanese green tea (sencha) that is blended with fire-toasted rice. The fresh vegetative character of the green tea is imparted on the cup but it is tempered with the bakey-like character of the rice. There is a natural sweetness and almost chewy character to the finish of this tea. During the firing of the rice, it is not uncommon for rice to ‘pop’ not unlike popcorn, hence the pet name ‘popcorn-tea’. SENCHA Greenish, fresh taste tea with a vegetal note, drink as is or with a sweetner, most popular tea in Japan. In a study published by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, researchers state that a powerful antioxidant in green tea known as EGCG binds to protein found on tumor cells and dramatically slows their growth MATCHA LATTE (Ceremonial grade Gyokuro) Tea leaves themselves are imbibed. For a high concentration of vitamins and antioxidants enjoy a MATCHA LATTE, prepared with a taste of honey and (optional) milk (recent research indicates that milk negates the health properties of tea). Specify hot or cold. Sultry sweet notes peek from deep full flavored pure Gyokuro leaves. Lively and thick with a bright emerald green infusion. Gyokuro leaves are a variety of Japanese tea bush that is shaded beneath special mats for 3 weeks before plucking. The shading forces the plants to produce a higher than normal chlorophyll content and gives the leaves a rich green color. Matcha is finely powdered and looks like an emerald colored flour. Matcha is whisked into a frothy concoction. Matcha contains higher concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants - nearly 10 times the polyphenols and antioxidants of regular teas, 2 times the antioxidants of a glass of red wine, approximately 9 times the beta-carotene of spinach, and 4 times that of carrots.* Premium tea - $3.95 small pot; 6.95 large pot * For more information on MATCHA see page 23. In Japan, the art of the tea ceremony is a cultural treasure. Japan learned of tea in the 8th Century. EMPRESS OF JAPAN Blend of black and green tea with malva blossoms, marigold flowers and an essence of citrus – will make you feel regal! TEMPLES of KYOTO A green and black Japanese tea blend with pineapple bits, papaya bits, marigold blossoms, kiwi bits, flavouring, safflower and cornflower blossoms. Visions of temples, ninga castles and pavilions of gold and silver are encountered in this beautiful land of Japan. With ancient rituals and ceremonies, it is located on the big central island Honshu, the cultural center of Japan also known for their Japanese Gardens. FRENCH BLEND Ooh-la-la flavor notes from the “crème de la vanille” blended with flavory Ceylons, pungent Assams and malty Kenyas. Flowery character, exceptional and rich – like a brocade at Versailles; rare black tea with green tea, rose petals, lavender and jasmine - a tea fit for the Latin Quarter along the Seine! Tea became the fashionable beverage in French society toward the end of the reign of Louis XIV. Members of the upper class would gather to debate issues of the day and drink tea at Salons held in the homes of aristocratic women. Alzheimer’s is associated with a reduced level of the chemical acetylcholine in the brain. In lab tests in Newcastle (UK) researchers found that both black and green tea inhibited the activity of acetylcholinesterase which breaks down this key chemical OOLONG TEA Oolong Teas are “brown” teas semi-fermented between a green tea and black tea and hence the most complex of teas to produce. CHINA MANGO OOLONG Blend of Oolong tea with Mango essence that steeps to a light ecru cup with long olive green leaves interspersed with golden petals. Taste is sweet with a light mango flavor. OOLONG ORANGE BLOSSOM Wildly exotic, the subtle orange and citrus character blends well with the toasty character of oolongs. Toasty roundness with fruity Jasmine notes with delicate orchid-like nores. OOLONG FORMOSA CRÈME CARAMEL Cream caramel taste, Formosa oolong, caramel crème bits, marigold blossoms. OOLONG SHALIMAR Soft and sweet premium Oolong tea, optically supported by crunchy aronia berries, mango cubes and noble rose blossoms. This fresh and fruity passion fruit and punch taste makes this tea irresistible. Premium tea - $3.95 small pot; 6.95 large BLACK TEA Black tea goes through four stages of production – withering, rolling, oxidation and drying/firing. The hearty, rich flavor comes from the fermentation or oxidation and firing. Black tea has the most caffeine, but half the amount of a cup of coffee. MIDNIGHT RAIN (formerly SNOWFLAKE) Terrific taste, exquisite aroma, great sophistication - almond, cinnamon, and coconut offer a nose of “wedding cake”. Ceylon, South India China black tea. MORNING RAIN is the green tea (see green teas) version of this #1 customer favorite! APRICOT(DECAFFEINATED) An elegant Chinese black tea with a “warm” nutty flavor of Apricot predominating. TIBETAN “EYE OF THE TIGER” An amazing Chinese black tea with rooibos tea, notes of caramel, butterscotch & almond! TURKISH NIGHTS Tastes of peppermint enhanced black tea with a touch of fruits scented with mallow flowers. Chai (tea) breaks are the way of life in Turkey. “BOSTON” TEA PARTY “So they threw their tea into the harbor. Let them drink coffee.” – King George’s purported response to the rebellion. A black tea with hints of maple and strawberry combined with flavory Ceylon and malty Assam black tea and petals of white daisy gives a round full cup of bright coppery colour. Tea became a colonial staple and was not confined to the affluent; it was considered a healthy beverage, a sign of good manners and expected hospitality. The Boston Tea Party was a trigger for the American Revolution on December 16, 1773. During the tea boycott the colonists boiled pine needles, strawberry leaves, maple leaves and shrubs to stem their thirst for tea. This tea captures the spirit of the revolution. Boston isn’t the only place for a tea party! The Boston Tea Party Re-enactment, an event at Vianne’s, inquire! “Boston Harbor a teapot tonight!” Patriots cried out at the Old South Meeting House. RASPBERRY RAZ MA TAZ Iz so nice, we drink zis all za time on za Riviera! A most pleasant black tea. BLACKBERRY A scented black tea with blackberries reminiscent of grandma’s blackberry cobbler. PEACHES WITH FLOWERS A highly fragrant and romantic black tea blend with its own Southern charm; Scarlett & Rhett would immensely enjoy! IRISH SUNRISE A strong black Irish tea, coconut shreds, wild strawberry leaves, safflower petals completed with a shot of rum and cream flavor bring us the richness and depth of this fascinating country in the exceptional aromatic blend! IRISH BREAKFAST A stout robust blend, superb colour and full-bodied tea. This high quality grade from Assam and Kenya is CTC - cut, torn and curled. A machine produces these tiny balls of tea. This “mash” ferments quickly after firing to lock in flavor and upon infusion release the full flavor due to the increased surface area. For the luck of the Irish, indulge upon awakening. Happily taking a drop of milk! Per capita, Irish consumption of tea is amongst the highest in the world. ENGLISH EARL GREY With Oil of Bergamot – a perfume and distinctive taste from the bergamot tree (citrus bergamia), which produces a small citrus fruit. The rind yields the oily essence added during processing. Tales tell how a British diplomat on a mission to China saved the life of a Mandarin and as a gift of gratitude was given the recipe for this flavored tea. This diplomat upon his return to Britain presented the tea to the Prime Minister of the day, Earl Grey (1830-1834) who made this tea fashionable. RASPBERRY EARL GREY With Oil of Bergamot. A wonderful aromatic black tea with raspberry and strawberry bits fit for all ladies, gentlemen and scholars alike! BARONESS GREY Lively Earl Grey notes accented with black tea, dried orange and piquant lemon, daisy white, rose and cornflower petals, cinnamon pieces. British legend has it that this Baroness of Grey, who lived in the 16th century, was married to a Ship's Captain in the Royal Navy whose ship never returned from a trading voyage to China. The Baroness walked to the port every morning hoping for news of her husband. EARL GREY CREAM A remarkably heady Earl Grey tempered with wickedly delicious cream flavour. Harkens back to the days when tea laden clipper ships raced to London. VICTORIAN EARL GREY A decaffeinated Earl Grey sprinkled with rose petals for a luxurious blend with floral hints on the palette. QUEEN ELIZABETH Piquant flavour from tea estates in South India and Ceylon is superbly combined with malty Assam and toasty Darjeeling. An immortal, classic tea with great character. Royally suited for sophisticates! ENGLISH BREAKFAST The most English of all teas! Good body with full tea flavour notes and a coppery bright cup. A perfect wake-up steep in London! LAVENDER Fragrant superior grade English lavender and distinctive black tea full of lavender flowers. Calming effects in small amounts, stimulating in large amounts, mood uplifting, promotes restful sleep, reduces stress and tension, soothing for the nervous system, balances mood swings. WINDSOR CASTLE Full bodied flavoury tea with toasty notes from Darjeeling, maltiness from Assam and lively flavour from Ceylon. Makes every household a royal one! West of London is the stately Windsor Castle, a home of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. In 1993, a fire destroyed generations of royal collections, paintings and parts of the historic monument. The castle was repaired and in 1997 celebrated with this new tea! BLACK CURRANT JANE AUSTIN WOULD APPROVE! A traditional English Blend. Full bodied with delicious hints of black currant. "No coffee, I thank you, for me - never take coffee. A little tea if you please." - Jane Austen (1775–1817), EMMA JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL held each Spring. www.janeaustenfestival.org In the 1600’s tea was regularly smuggled into Britain to avoid heavy taxation. The complex network of smuggling often began in Holland and France. By the late 1700’s the smuggling (tea) trade was thought to be as large as the legal trade. THE CONQUERER A taste of some of the best chocolatiers in Paris with almond bits. This smooth black tea is a perfect dessert alternative and fit for world conquerors – maybe even Napoleon! JOSEPHINE’S WHITE CHOCOLATE A black tea with an exquisite sweet white French chocolate bakiness that explodes at the first sip, tidbits of cocoa meander throughout - velvety, enjoyed at the intellectual salons of Paris! PU-ERH (Young PU-ERH) An earthly and acquired taste Chinese tea. Known in the Far East for its medicinal properties, Pu-erh tea (named after a town in the south), the not "fully" dried black tea is left in a naturally controlled temperature (i.e. in a cave) for 7-14 days, sometimes much longer, so that the naturally present bacteria can slowly react with the air/moisture to attain the earthy pu-erh character. The tea is often compressed into the cakes - although sometimes left "loose" depending on the market. CZAR NICHOLAS RUSSIAN CARAVAN Lively and sprightly, exceptional and rare black tea with toasty, smokey pine notes from the hint of Lapsang. During the Czar’s time tea was the most important drink after vodka. The tradition continues. In the city of Xian in central China historical markers acknowledge the beginning of the Silk Road - the trail that lead to central Asia (areas such as the Caucuses and the Black Sea). Tea was one of the commodities taken along the Silk Road. In the days of the camel trains across Asia, Lapsang Souchong absorbed smoke from evening campfires or from the camels themselves. This tea is mysterious and unique from the plains of Asia to the opulent courts of St. Petersburg. LAPSANG SOUCHONG An ancient and much loved unique tea from China, from the Fujian province, black tea smoked with essence of pine. A crisp, masculine tea with depth and character – with a very smoky flavor, grand with a sugar cube! Pairs well with spicy foods or as a marinade. EMPRESS ALEXANDRA A blend of Assam, Java and Ceylon teas with a malty-spicy taste and a dark copper finish – a perfect black tea for masked balls in the Winter Palace and samovars in other royal residences of Imperial Russia! CATHERINE THE GREAT Mango, passion fruit, Ceylon, South India and China black tea, flavoring, marigold blossoms, cornflower blossoms, safflowers. A distinguished tea reminiscent of the Golden age of Catherine the Great! In Russia, the term for “tip” is “na chai”, translated as “for a cup of tea”. A samovar is a cauldron not a teapot, some samovars have a mini tea pot on top. Samovars are usually placed in the main room of the house keeping water hot - to be used at a moment’s notice to make a cup of tea for warming the body from the blistering cold. CHAI Chai is the Indian word for Tea! INDIAN SPICED CHAI Superb body black tea with mellow Indian spice notes of a smooth, sweet tasting combination of vanilla, spices (cardamom, cloves, ginger and cinnamon) and black teas creating a sensory trip to the sub-continent! Best with milk and honey. TAJ MAHAL CHAI Chocolate chai with cocoa bits with cinnamon, ginger bits, cardamom, cloves, fennel, aniseed. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. SUMATRA Vanilla Chai, with vanilla bits, cinnamon, ginger bits, cardamom, cloves, fennel, aniseed. See MALABAR Mate Chai tea, under “MATE” page 11. RED TEAS Rooibos – pronounced “Roy-boss” commonly called “red tea” or “red bush tea” is from the “Aspalathus Linearis” plant. It makes an aromatic tea. Rooibos is grown successfully only in Cedarburg, just north of Capetown in South Africa. Naturally NO CAFFEINE! ROOIBOS Red tea, nothing added just the needle-like leaves of the plant - for purists! RAINBOW OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN A rooibos with a flavour profile of a pot of gold. Having a flavoury, floral and fruity bouquet with perfumy lavender notes, rose petals, rose hips, blueberries, black & red currants in this glorious colorful blend reminiscent of Costa del Sol! PERFECT PEAR Coppery bright, very pleasant nores and palette. Subtle banana-like hints with delicate wisps of luscious pear. Fantastic iced. Try our salad dressing made with this tea! CRAZY FOR COCONUT Wildly exotic delicious taste of coconut, with coconut bits lavishly blended with red tea. STRAWBERRY CREAM Like a juicy, ripe and sweet Ponchatoula strawberry! Strawberry leaves, strawberry bits, vanilla bits with red tea. BLUEBERRY Singing the blues? Blueberry notes sure to give spirits a lift! OASIS OF ORANGES A healthy, delicious blend of the taste of juicy oranges, with orange peel and carrot bits. Reminding historians and travelers alike of the orangery of the Palace of Versailles! CHERIE’S FLOWER BOXES A surprise taste explosion of coconut, vanilla, pineapple bits, flowers of sandy immortelles, sunflower and cornflower blossoms. A reminder of random acts of kindness and the beauty of a floral expression in pretty flower boxes. This tea is named after Cherie Morgan who filled Vianne’s flower boxes with gorgeous hanging flowers! CAPPUCCINO CREAM Italy doesn’t really produce tea, but they have great cappuccino! We love Italy and wanted to offer this nice strong tea blend of cappuccino tastes. No caffeine. MR. DARCY’S TEA Take tea with this remarkably handsome rooibos blend of cocoa bits, rose petals, dried strawberry and raspberry slices with red sugar hearts! Have a love affair with this most pleasing and whimsical tea! “LOOKING FOR MR. DARCY” contest during the JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL. BELGIUM CHOCOLATE A red tea with the heavenly reminder of the chocolate shops around La Grand Place - the magnificent old plaza in Brussels, Belgium! CAPETOWN Rooibos, cacao bits, flavoring, ginger bits, barley malt. A surprise taste combination! HONEYBUSH Honeyed apricot jam accentuates the naturally sweet character of this frolic inspired honeybush tea (no caffeine). A lively aroma and smooth harmonious taste to enjoy. MANGO MELANGE A delicious red tea with essence of Mangoes. AFRICAN OUTBACK An outstanding herbal tea of Lemon Myrtle and Rooibos. Lemon myrtle has been touted as an anti-viral; it is also the most lemony plant that exists on this planet – reaching a 97% on the citrus scale! Research undertaken in Japan indicates that rooibos (red tea) is high in antioxidants which scavenge on free radicals. Free radicals are toxic compounds which attack healthy cells and accumulated damage contributes to aging and a decline on the immune system. MATE (YERBA MATE) “The tea of the stars". YERBA MATE,' also known as MATE,' is a new healthy trend in tea! Yerba Mate contains 24 minerals and vitamins, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants and naturally occurring caffeine. It stimulates focus and clarity. Mate is a bitter and grassy South American herb that originated in Argentina. It is a traditional social activity throughout Latin American countries including Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. CARAMEL MATE Mate roasted, rooibos, caramel bits, chicory roots, marigold blossoms. CHOCOLATE MATE Mate roasted, rooibos, cacao bits, barley malt, coconut flakes, cinnamon, cloves, flavoring, corn flower blossoms. MALABAR Mate Chai tea, cinnamon, ginger bits, cardamom, cloves, fennel, aniseed. A dreamy tea like the famous garden in western Java, Indonesia. HERBAL INFUSIONS Finest flowers, herbs and spices, combined with natural flavours to produce a tisane – no real tea, thus no caffeine. ANGEL FALLS MIST Dried apple pieces, hibiscus, rosehip, dried orange and calendula with a wildly exotic and lemon character, tending pinkish. Named in honor of the highest waterfall in the world - Angel Falls - located in the tropical jungles of Venezuela and drops over 2000 feet. CHRYSANTHEMUM Very floral with pungent notes. Long lingering finish. Mentioned in ‘Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica’ in China during A.D.1 Chinese herbalists have claimed: Chrysanthemum can be used to clear fever and headaches associated with colds and flu, Some cultures drink chrysanthemum tea to assist with skin care. CASABLANCA Discover fruity hints of raspberry and strawberry foremost with other exotic components of maracuja pieces, elderberries, dried apple pieces, hibiscus, rosehip, sunflower petals, passion flowers, rose petals, kiwi pieces and cornflower petals which add depth and mystery to the cup of this herbal and fruit blend from distant lands! HEAVENLY HIBISCUS Quite tart alone; hibiscus blossoms, a deep reddish tea. Fantastic tea blended with a sparkling water or even Champagne for those unforgettable celebrations of life! FRUIT INFUSIONS Fruit Blends are the equivalent of botanicals. They consist of dried fruits, herbs and dried flowers. They contain no caffeine or tea. FRUIT BLEND VERY BERRY Beautiful melange of dried berries - all premium fruits including blueberries, raspberries. elderberries and black currants. BLUE EYES Dried apple pieces, rosehip, hibiscus, cornflower petals, with a hint of caramel, almost candy-like flavor, tending pinkish. Frank Sinatra - old Blue Eyes himself was the inspiration for this fruit blend. It has a mysterious character and visual appearance that is enticing because of the cornflower petals and the highly visual fruit prices. FUNCTIONAL/HEALING TEA BLENDS … and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of nations. Revelations 22:2 ECHINACEA This tasty herbal blend of Echinacea root, ginseng, damiana leaf, lemon peel and ginger root. Echinacea is reported to lessen the effects of colds and flu by strengthening the immune system. Fights viral and bacterial infections and has anti-inflammatory properties. Immune enhancing properties show it stimulates the production of white blood cells. It is regarded as a safe herb with virtually no instances of toxicity. IANNE’S TRANQUILITY When your body needs some down time and your soul craves prayer - steep a pot of this peaceful blend of lavender, chamomile, rose hips & petals and listen to your inner self. “Cultivate silence. God speaks in silences. A silence, a soft wind. Each can be a message to convey My meaning to the heart, though by no voice, or even word.” - GOD CALLING Devotional ADAM’S DELIGHT TEA Herbs revered for centuries as tonics for men. A spicy tasting blend of Ginseng, damiana leaves, cinnamon, sarsaparilla, ginger root, orange peel, fo ti, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, saw palmetto berries and anise. EVE’S GARDEN TEA Blend of herbs noted to tone and strengthen a woman’s system. Red clover blossoms, pau d’arco, chamomile, strawberry leaves, damiana, spearmint, vitex berries, cramp bark, nettle leaf and licorice root. NURSING MOMS TEA Organic: nettle leaf, fennel seed, anise seed, lemongrass, spearmint, enhances mother’s milk. MOONLIGHT SNOOZE Relax with a nighttime remedy of jasmine, valerian root and passion flower. WILD CHERRY BARK BLEND A blend of wild cherry bark, rooibos, hibiscus and lemon verbena, aids the respiratory system. DETOX TEA In conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, herbs historically noted for their detoxifying properties: Cinnamon pieces, dandelion root, burdock root, ginger root, fennel seed, licorice root, juniper berries, black peppercorns, orange peel, cloves, cardamom pods, pau d'arco, uva ursi, horsetail and parsley. Steep 5-10 minutes. … and the leaf thereof for medicine. - Ezekiel 47:12 ORGANIC TEA How does an organic tea farm operate? See page 26 FOR THE LOVE OF IANNE’S Simply stunning! An American style blend of the goodness of green tea with rose hips, rose petals and rose buds. Pleasant like a morning rose. Healthy and full of Vitamin C! $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot CHAMOMILE The best quality comes from Egypt. The sandy loam and nutrients from the Nile create perfect growing conditions. Essential oils in the flowers produce a soothing pleasant aroma. Promotes restful sleep, reduces stress and tension. $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot VISIONS OF VANILLA There is nothing plain about this vanilla! A wonderful South African rooibos with a superb essence of vanilla and vanilla beans. An irresistible delight! Vanilla has calming effects, promotes restful sleep, mood uplifting and reduces stress. $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot SHANGHAI ROMANCES - green tea, brittle bits, pineapple bits, coconut flakes, walnuts, flavoring, almond bits. Something special, sweet and loving in this tea! $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot VIANNE’S IVATION Full of spearmint leaves, a sprightly green tea with the refreshing, reviving coolness of Spearmint. Offering mood uplift, energizing, encourages communication! $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot FAIRHOPE TEA PLANTATION A favorite trip for Vianne’s customers – Fairhope, AL. Owner, Donnie Barrett has a deep passion for the leaf and it shows and tastes in this fresh tea. Specify green or black blend. $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot SINAPORE SOCIALS Charming green tea with lush ripe strawberry notes and papaya to fill the cup. $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot KYOTO CHERRY Wildly exotic, fresh and smooth with excellent depth and body. The blossoming of the cherry tree is an event in Japan, known as 'the spirit of the season'. Kyoto is the cultural centre of Japan. The city has more the 1000 Torjii - gate/arch structures that one associates with Japan and the air is filled with a sweet aroma like this tea. $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot ORGANIC GREEN EARL GREY Green tea scented with the oil from the citrus bergamot fruit and china sencha. For diplomats, Earls and Duchesses and us alike! $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot EVENINGS IN BUDAPEST Sunsets over the Danube are best enjoyed with sweet passion fruit – maracuja green tea with malva blossoms. If we can’t be there, we can always imagine! $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot POMEGRANATE PARADISE Green Tea with pomegranate blossoms, apple bits, carrot bits, beetroot bits, hibiscus blossoms, candied papaya bits, vanilla bits and cornflower blossoms produce a delightful tea! (Only the green tea is organic) $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot PINEAPPLE PASSION Green tea with heaps of pineapple bits! A luscious combination. (Only the green tea is organic) $3.75 small pot; 6.95 large pot CHILDREN’S TEA (All herbal, no caffeine) TUTTI FRUITTI Terrific tasting tea for kids. A candy-like caramel flavor gives sweetness with berries for depth and flavor. Somewhat tart, rich in vitamin C with a deep red cup colour. BUBBLEGUM Dried apple pieces, hibiscus, rosehip, dried orange, cornflower, calendula petals and bubblegum (removed before steeping) Combines caramel with strawberry and lemon. Tending pinkish. In Singapore chewing gum has been banned since 1992 – and at Vianne’s too, but children will be given a piece for on their way out! CHLOE’S TEA PARTY Delicious mild fruity taste of apple, papaya and pineapple bits, cinnamon sticks, beetroot bits, roasted almonds, currants, coconut chips, peanuts and popcorn! It’s has a pink cup color and tastes like gingerbread cookies. Loved by adults too! YUMMY STRAWBERRY KIWI Apple bits, hibiscus blossoms, rose hip peels, kiwi bits, strawberry bits. A fun fruit explosion for all ages to enjoy! BLOSSOMING/ARTISAN Teas A full page profile can be provided with each tea. Enjoy an ancient Chinese art! Available for take home purchase. For special occasions or just because… COTE D’AZUR Stunning gardens are along southern France’s Cote D’Azur. Most famous is of the impressionist Renoir at his former home in Cagnes sur Mer outside Nice. A visit to Renoir’s is like visiting heaven. Olive trees and butterflies flit and float above beds of flowers, basking in the warm sun – like paradise. A tea artisan looking for inspiration attempted a reproduction. Selecting a palette, amaranth and marigold blossoms were tied into a tightly wrapped ball of wiry leafed green tea. When infused, the ball opens, flower petals reach for the sun - worthy of a painting. Light in the cup with dewy floral notes. $4.95 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pod blossom at your table! TIFFANY ROSE MELODY The creation of Tiffany Rose Melody Tea was directly influenced by the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the American decorative artist famous for his art nouveau masterpiece lamps crafted 1899. This infusion is a pale green yellow. Soft rose notes grace the cup. A green tea with blossoms of amaranth flower and a marigold Flower. Simply beautiful! $4.95 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pod blossom at your table! 1000 DAY FLOWER A dramatic green tea pod from China with a beautiful purple Amaranth flower blossoming through bringing a slightly dry character with light floral notes. Hints of sweet caramel sugar taste as if they are sprinkled on the finish! In parts of modern China 1000 Day Flower tea is still served at birthdays and anniversaries. Famously gorgeous! $4.95 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pod blossom at your table! ALLEGRIA JASMINE Allegria Jasmine was created as a tribute to the great cultural awakening of the Song Dynasty, and the Universal man which personifies the cultural blossoming of the time and combined the qualities of scholar, painter, poet, statesman, writer, calligrapher and philosopher. Stunning specially selected green tea pod enlivened with delicate buds of jasmine. Very lovely cup with pale hints of sunrise yellow. Luxury green tea with Marigold, Jasmine and Arabian jasmine blossoms $4.95 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pod blossom at your table! LONGING HEART A heart shaped tea pod. One, who visits the craggy peaks of Mount Huang Shan in the ancient villages of the Anhui province even for a day, will never really leave. The natural beauty remains imprinted on their hearts. With its soaring mountains, twisted pine trees, surging seas of cloud, and lush tea gardens, the province is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Longing Heart was created by an old Anhui Tea Master to soothe the yearning of his heart when making the long trek to the markets of Beijing. Your heart unfolds and bares a hidden blossom with a delectable hint of peach dances through the tea with luxury green Tea, Amaranth and Jasmine blossoms. $4.95 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pod blossom at your table! FORMED TEAS These teas does not contains flowers like the blossoming teas, but are hand rolled into shapes developed by the tea makers of Yunnan during medieval China, for the purpose of better travel in ancient times. Usually a strainer is needed upon pouring into your cup. ROMEO & JULIET Heart shaped, like the famous love story, this tea takes you away to another time and place, vegetative, fresh and light on the nose. Sip and fall in love with life! MINI TOUCHA “BIRDS NEST” Nest shaped compressed green tea with a distinct character. In ancient times tea was easier to transport if formed into a nest. Each nest makes tea for 3. Legend has it that this tea cured “tired heads” following a night of revelry. Relaxing! $3.65 per pot, Served in a glass teapot – watch the “nest” unfurl at your table! TEA BRICKS The way tea traveled in ancient times! It was used as a monetary currency and even scored on the back to make change. The front was usually pressed with the insignia of the tea manufacturer. Green tea bricks are from April/May production time from Mt. Lushan region of Hubei Province. Mainly a ‘conversation piece” tea is best shaved off with a cheese grater for steeping! $18.95, green or black tea, special order with fact sheet included. JASMINE DRAGON TEARS Smooth with delicate tea flavor and heavenly Jasmine notes. 7 tears in a cup reward the connoisseur with a lifetime tea memory. China green tea for Dragon Tears comes from the first 3 weeks of the new season growth (March) The delicate leaves are then hand rolled into small pearls. When infused, you will see the top two leaves and the bud come to life. You may see the “hairy down” on the bud, indicating superb quality, Coinciding with new tea growth are Jasmine bushes in spring bloom, only the most fragrant are plucked within one hour of sunrise and are layered between the tea giving an intense and uplifting fragrance. Use approximately 7 pearls per serving. $3.95 per pot, pearls served in a glass teapot – watch the tea pearls unfold at your table! SNOW DRAGON White tea! Hints of delightful jammy pungency are released as the tiny snow dragons roar to life. Each dragon is hand molded into tiny curls from selected downy covered white tea leaves. See the white “hairs” on the tea leaves – like fire from a dragons roar! $5.95 per pot, dragons served in a glass teapot – watch them roar open at your table! PU-ERH PIES In China, Pu-erh is a highly prized possession. When aged, cakes can change hands for thousands of dollars. Like a fine wine, character improves over time, becoming smoother and more complex. Pu-erh pies (or cakes) are often given as gifts. They are considered a wise investment as well as lowering blood cholesterol and aiding digestion. A pu-erh cake is made of 7 layers of Pu-erh and compressed; sometimes called QiZi (Seven Sons). $29.95 Presentation satin lined box, choice of black, green or white tea. Special order. ESTATE TEAS DARJEELING ESTATE – FTGFOP (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) High in the mountains, deep in the mists that surround the Himalayas is Darjeeling - the Champagne of Teas! Stylish black leaf with superb flavor and color, powerful, rich and strong! BUKHIAL ASSAM Coppery and bright with full bodied strength. Add milk to experience true second flush character from one of the top Assam estate gardens! KENILWORTH CEYLON From Ceylon, today’s Sri Lanka. Malty flavor that is full of life and very smooth. A fine tea after dinner or in the afternoon since it has a satisfying profile. A wonderful estate tea. Drinkers of green tea are less likely to develop high blood pressure than nondrinkers, a Taiwanese study said. They added that the risk of hypertension, a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke, declined the more green tea was regularly consumed. Taiwan is known for their array of exceptional and rare oolongs. BUBBLE TEAS Originated in Taiwan then became the rage throughout Asia, hitting the west coast and now at your Mandeville Tea Salon! Delicious blends of tea and exotic fruit flavors, refreshing cold drink slurped through a larger diameter (fat) straw. The “bubbles” are tapioca “pearls” from the cassava plant – texture is similar to gummy bears, but not as sweet. A fun and healthy beverage and a must try! Seasonal Spring-Summer. $3.95 per glass of Bubble Tea, ask for our BUBBLE TEA menu, specific iced or frozen ICED TEAS ALL VIANNE’S TEAS CAN BE MADE ICED! Here are some customer favorites …. Perfect Pear Strawberry & Cream Jasmine Vianne’s ivation Cherie’s Flower Boxes Blackberry Chrysanthemum Cactus Blossom Oolong Orange Blossom Earl Grey Almighty Almond Peaches with Flowers Morning Rain Temples of Kyoto “What dreadful hot weather we have, it keeps me in a continual state of inelegance”. PERSUASION, Jane Austen (b. December 16, 1775-1817) SEASONAL Some are available year round! (Subject to change due to availability) SPICED CARAMEL APPLE Apple bits, caramel, cloves and cinnamon in black tea PUMPKIN SPICE Black tea, hibiscus, rose hips, almond pieces, rooibos, vanilla pieces, cinnamon, apple pieces, calendula petals, dried orange pieces, sunflower petals, marigold petals, Ah! The crisp, vibrant feel of autumn and scenes of leaves changing colors are best enjoyed with a pot of this tantalizing tea and Vianne’s pumpkin-apple-cinnamon scones! HARVEST Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry infused rooibos tea, a berrific blast! CHOCOLATE DREAM (formerly Winter Dream) Chocolate mint taste, black tea, peppermint leaves, cacao bits, nut crunch and mini chocolate bits. Red peppers (not crushed) mainly for interest, wheat crisps. Stunning! SPARKLING SUGAR PLUM A Black tea with plum bits and crystallized sugar which glistens! Exquisite. VIANNE’S CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Christmas Spice, black tea, apple bits, cranberry, almond bits, currants, orange peel, cinnamon. This tea says: “CHRISTMAS” PEPPERMINT BARK Vanilla black tea with vanilla beans, peppermint leaves and mini candy canes! “It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself”. – Charles Dickens 1812-1870 2nd Saturday of December … DICKENS FESTIVAL At Vianne’s, a day of festivities themed in the era of Charles Dickens! And on the same day … CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL On Girod Street, the Trailhead and on the lakefront a festival celebrating old fashioned Christmases from the 19th century! www.oldmandeville.biz back to top RUSSIA CZAR NICHOLAS RUSSIAN CARAVAN TURKISH NIGHTS INDIAN SPICED CHAI SRI LANKA MANHATTAN EARL GREY IRISH BREAKFAST ENGLISH EARL GREY FRENCH BLEND BELGIUM MOROCCAN MINT TEA RAINBOW OVER THE MEDITERREAN LATIN AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA FUNCTIONAL/HEALING TEA BLENDS FLOWERING/ARTISAN FORMED TEAS back to top CHILDREN’S TEA DECAFFINATED TEAS and NO CAFFINE TEAS “Tea, though ridiculed by those that are naturally coarse in their sensibilities… will always be the favored beverage of the intellectual” |
