TEA GRADING
Orange Pekoe (O.P.) Long pointed leaves plucked as the buds open into leaf.
Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.O.P) High quality tea made from the end bud and one new leaf.
Souchong The coarsest grade of tea.
Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.T.G.F.O.P) Exceptionally high quality tea with plenty of little golden tips.
Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P) A fine grade of tea.] (O) : Organic
Teas are sold in multiples of 100g
INDIA, SRI–LANKA & NEPAL Black Tea
1st FLUSH DARJEELING FTGFOP1 (O) 8.40 / 100g
Black tea from the Monteviot Estate. A Well balanced, bright cup with elegant floral aroma.
DARJEELING (O) FTGFOP 4.00 / 100g Grown high on the slopes of the Himalayas, it is often described by connoisseurs as ‘the champagne of teas’. Rich in the cup with a delightful muscatel aroma.
NEPAL Maloom FTGFOP 1 3.60 / 100g A lovely light, sweet & bright tea .Hand picked in the valley below the highest mountains on earth.
ASSAM Harmutty Estate STGFOP1 3.40 / 100g 2016 crop. Really fresh tea with floral notes, good depth, bright colour and the malty flavour that characterises a top Assam
CEYLON OP 3.40 / 100g A fine quality Orange Pekoe tea grown in the hills of Sri-Lanka. Smooth and golden with a delicious bouquet.
DECAFFEINATED CEYLON B.O.P. 4.60 / 100g Excellent tea taste without the caffeine.
FORMOSA TEA (TAIWAN) FORMOSA OOLONG 4.00 / 100g A Semi-fermented tea, famous for its light delicate flavour. Drink with or without milk.
CHINA - Black Tea PU-ERH - “the weight loss tea “ 3.70 / 100g Drinking pu-erh tea is purported to aid in digestion, reduce blood cholesterol and lipid levels to help aid weight loss
KEEMUN 3.50 / 100g From the ‘Anwhei’ province of China , a mild, aromatic tea with a delicate flavour. Suitable for drinking with or without milk .
YUNNAN F.O.P. 3.50 / 100g A clear, golden China tea from the province where the tea was first grown. Slightly stronger in the cup than Keemun.
LAPSANG SOUCHONG 3.70 / 100g From the ‘Fujian’ province of South China, a large leaf tea with a distinctive flavour derived from smoking the tea in wood chips. Best drunk without milk or iced with lemon.
ROSE CONGOU 3.40 / 100g From the North of China, a flavoursome, large leaf tea mixed with rose petals to give a fragrant aroma and sweet taste.
JASMINE 3.50 / 100g From the ‘Fujian’ province, a semi-fermented tea scented with jasmine flowers. . Black and green teas.
BLENDED TEAS
EARL GREY Pure China Tea 3.40 / 100g A traditional blend of China teas, scented with oil of Bergamot. Created by the Chinese for the second Earl Grey.
EARL GREY – BLUE LADY 3.40 / 100g A traditional Earl Grey blend, but enhanced with mallow blos-soms and cornflowers to give it a strong citrus flavour.
RUSSIAN CARAVAN 3.80 / 100g
This slightly smoky blend was originally brought across Asia to Russia by camel caravan. Delicious as an iced tea with lemon.
BREAKFAST BLEND 3.40 / 100g A traditional large leafed blend of Ceylon and Indian teas giving a full bodied liquor, perfect for an early morning ‘cuppa’.
SUPERIOR BLACK 3.60 / 100g A blend of superior ‘Orthodox’ produced teas from Ceylon, Assam & Kenya. Excellent refreshing taste.
SCOTTISH BREAKFAST TEA (O) B.O.P. 3.20 / 100g This blend is a combination of specially selected organic, broken teas from Assam, the African continent and the northern Indian highlands. It is well balanced with a smooth, full body.
AFTERNOON TEA 3.40 / 100g A unique and refreshing blend of Earl Grey, Jasmine, Rose Congou and Gunpowder teas. Best drunk black.
VANILLA 3.40 / 100g A harmonious blend of black tea with vanilla pieces and sweet vanilla flavours
JAPANESE GREEN TEA
GEN-MAI CHA 4.40 / 100g Toasted and partially puffed rice is blended with large leaf Sencha tea. This soothing tea has a distinctly nutty flavour. Serve hot or chilled.
BANCHA (O) 5.10 / 100g A large leaf tea picked in the Autumn, it has the lowest caffeine content of all green teas. Best used sparingly.
SENCHA WILD GREY 3.60 / 100g
Japanese green Sencha tea blended with orange peel & Bergamot oil, Wonderfully refreshing
SENCHA MANGO 3.40 / 100g
Japanese green Sencha tea with natural mango flavouring and pieces
JAPANESE CHERRY 3.40 / 100g Cherry flavoured Bancha, makes an exotic evening tea.
CHINESE GREEN TEA
GUNPOWDER 3.00 / 100g Superior grade of green tea, tightly rolled leaves resembling gunpowder pellets.
SENCHA 3.30 / 100g It has a mild flavour and is rich in vitamin C with a higher caffeine content than Bancha .
GREEN YUNNAN 4.10 / 100g A great China green tea. Richly coloured liquor has a sweet finish.
GREEN PEPPERMINT 3.00 / 100g Gunpowder tea with peppermint herb. Excellent as a digestive aid.
SENCHA SPRING 3.30 / 100g A refreshing blend of sencha green tea with the flavours of pineapple, orange and strawberry with bright rosebuds and multicoloured petals.
NEPALESE GREEN TEA GREEN NEPAL 4.50 / 100g Fed by Himalayan breezes, this green tea has a tawny –gold liquor and a pleasant slightly spicy taste and bright finish
CHINESE WHITE TEA
PAI-MU-TAN (O) (White Peony) 3.00 / 50g A long and gentle drying out process in the open air gives a pale yellow liquor and a soft, delicate, almost sweet flavour
MacBEANS have been supplying top quality tea & coffee products since 1989. Our unique shop, with its legendary aroma of freshly ground coffee, is a haven for all those who are bored with the standard prepackaged and over-advertised brands. Our teas are specially selected from quality grades of single estate, orthodox produced teas, which have a larger leaf than more commonly bought teas, and thus have more flavour. So, if you are something of an individual who wishes particular character and flavour from your tea & coffee, then let our friendly staff welcome you and guide you through our selection, in your quest for the perfect cup.
SPECIALITY & OTHER TEAS
JASMINE ‘Pearls’ (O) 7.20 / 50g Jasmine Pearls are a top grade Chinese jasmine tea, hand rolled into pearls from the tender leaves and buds of the tea plant. When infused, the pearls to unfold like a flower producing a fresh lingering jasmine aroma and a delicious mellow taste.
JASMINE ‘Chung Hao’ 5.20 / 100g A step up from our standard Jasmine. The delicate taste makes this a superior tea in all respects.
ASSAM ‘Mangalam’ TGFOP 1 5.70 / 100g A large leaf tea with a good showing of golden tips. Known for its thick malty character with excellent briskness & flavour.
CEYLON ‘Silver tip’ 5.20 / 100g A fruity and sweet cup with a light, citrus finish, this tea is superb drunk on its own
SPICED CHAI 4.00 / 100g Black tea with the traditional Chai ingredients of Cinnamon, aniseed, black pepper, cloves, cardomon and ginger
CHAMOMILE FLOWERS 2.00 / 50g A calming, relaxing herbal tea that is believed to sweeten the breath, settle the stomach, calm the nerves, reduce stress and combat insomnia.
ROOIBOS (O) 3.30 / 100g Made from the leaves of the Red Bush that grows in South Africa, this contains no caffeine and is very high in vitamin C
ROOIBOS CHAI 3.90 / 100g As above with the traditional chai ingredients of cinnamon, aniseed, black pepper, cloves and ginger added
MATE 3.10 / 100g Grown in Brazil, this herbal tisane is rich in caffeine and vitamin C. refreshing & invigorating, can be drunk hot or cold.
FRUIT TISANES
Caffeine and tea free. Wonderful zany fruit infusions that are great hot or made double strong and refrigerated overnight for a fantastic summer drink – some wicked people add vodka!
BOUQUET ROYALE 3.50 / 100g A combination of dried papaya cubes, hibiscus, currants, black-currants, blueberries, elderberries, and freeze-dried strawberry & raspberry pieces. A very refreshing fruity & tangy brew
TURKISH APPLE TEA 3.40 / 100g Apple pieces, Pineapple cubes, Lemon grass, Sugar & Lactose make for a refreshing caffeine free & low acid beverage.
MEDITERREAN SUN 3.30 / 100g A fruity combination of apple & tangerine pieces, orange slices eucalyptus leaves, lemon grass, hibiscus and even carrot & beetroot flakes ! Warming & refreshing, just like a dip in the Med
BAGGED LOOSE TEAS
Turmeric Gold NEW! 3.80 /100g A herb tea blend with a refreshing mix of turmeric and cocoa Vanilla Earl Grey 3.40 / 100g Our own comforting blend of sweet vanilla black tea and Earl Grey
Orange Cookie 3.50 / 100g A flavoured black tea with flavours of juicy oranges and cream
Winter Tea 3.40 / 100g Black China tea, spices, orange peel almonds, rose and cornflowers
Chai Fire 3.60 / 100g A spice tea blend with whole chillies, for the bold tea drinker!
Mango (Black Tea) 3.40 / 100g A Ceylon blend with sweet dried mango cubes and sunflower blossoms
Summer Tea 3.70 / 100g Black tea, rose petals, sunflower blossoms and a fresh, fruity flavour
Sencha Pina Colada 3.30 / 100g Pina Colada flavoured green tea with a tropical and exotic taste
Sencha Ginger 3.50 / 100g Green tea with ginger pieces, black peppercorns and flavourings
Pirate’s Jamboree 3.90 / 75g Lemongrass, papaya cubes, hibiscus blossoms, mango cubes, cut verbena leaves, beetroot pieces, pink peppercorns, flavourings
Peppermint Herb 1.80 / 50g Simply cut peppermint leaves, pure and refreshing
Milky Oolong 3.40 / 50g Handrolled green tea leaves steamed in milk producing a creamy taste
Tung Ting Oolong 3.40 / 50g A handrolled green oolong tea with a flowery scent and sweet flavour
MAIL ORDER
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Postage & Handling: up to 900g £3.90 900g-1900g £6.05
There are over 3,000 different types of tea
that are made from the plant CAMELLIA SINESIS (left)
Sadly, we can’t stock them all ! However, we believe we stock some of the
best teas that can be found on the British market
INFUSION TIME
A Leaf tea should always be left to infuse for 4 to 5 mins.
Freshly boiled water should be used and it is
important to warm the teapot first.
Tea Price List June 2017
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