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1 Our Speciality is tea and everything that accompanies this wonderful drink. We offer an extensive range of the finest loose leaf teas served, as it should be, in fine bone china, to bring out the the full flavour and experience of a quintessential English Tea Rooms. For those who prefer, we serve excellent coffees, local beers and ciders, wines, and soft drinks. Johanna and her team are also pleased to provide delicious and traditional sweet and savoury treats ranging from light refreshments to more filling fare. All of our food is locally sourced and home-made where possible and we only use free range eggs in our cakes. We are able to provide gluten-free bread, cakes and scones, so please ask. Everything is freshly prepared, so please be patient with us during busy periods. We hope you will enjoy your visit and look forward to seeing you again. Welcome to the Thomas Oken Tea Rooms

2 Breakfast Treats served until noon Scrambled Eggs Made with 3 free range eggs - light and buttery, served on white or granary toast 5.15 Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Made with 3 free range eggs and slices of smoked salmon served on two slices of white or granary toast 6.60 Scrambled Eggs and Ham Made with 3 free range eggs and slices of home-cooked ham served on two slices of white or granary toast 6.50 Heinz Baked Beans Served on buttered white or granary toast 3.45 Toasts and Breads Toasted Tea Cake with butter A slightly sweet bread bun containing currants, split in half and toasted to perfection 2.50 Hot Buttered Crumpet Two typical British savoury griddle cakes with a delicious chewy and spongy texture 2.50 Scone, Butter and Preserve A huge home-made sultana scone freshly baked in our kitchen, served warm with butter and strawberry preserve 3.30 Cheese Scone with butter Freshly baked in our kitchen using local Warwickshire cheese, served warm 3.30 Toast Two slices of white or granary bread, with butter 1.90 Strawberry Preserve, Marmalade or Honey Individual extra portions 60p

3 The Cake Trolley Our cake choices change frequently; please ask or take a look at the trolley to see what takes your fancy! Our cakes generally include: Chocolate Fudge Cake 2.50 Coffee and Walnut Cake 2.65 Victoria Sponge Cake 2.60 Lemon Drizzle Cake 2.60 Carrot Cake 2.60 Tea Bread (sliced with butter) 2.60 Orange and Almond Cake (gluten and dairy free) 2.75 Fresh Cream Horn A puff pastry horn-shaped case filled with strawberry jam and fresh clotted cream 3.25 Chocolate Brownie (gluten free; made with walnuts and ground almonds) 2.50 Home-made Biscuits There s nothing like home-made biccies with a nice cup of tea! Ask your waitress what we have available at the moment 2.30 Clotted Cream Individual extra portions 1.00 Ice Cream Sundae Choose between a chocolate sundae (with chocolate buttons, chocolate sauce and a flake) or raspberry and white chocolate - both served with sprinkles and a cherry on the top! 3.25

4 Sandwiches Made with freshly baked hand-cut white or granary bread, generously filled and served with a salad garnish, kettle crisps and a choice of mustards and chutneys Home Cooked Beef Served with a pot of horseradish or chutney 6.20 Home Cooked Ham Served with choice of wholegrain or English mustard or chutney 5.90 Warwickshire Cheese A mature cheese, softer bodied than cheddar but richer in flavour and smoother in texture. Served with chutney 5.90 Smoked Turkey Breast Produced on a local farm and served with cranberry sauce 5.95 Egg Mayonnaise Chunky free range eggs mixed with free range mayonnaise and a touch of creme fraiche 5.65 Tuna Mayonnaise A generous filling of tuna mixed with free-range mayonnaise 5.65 Salmon A mix of poached and smoked salmon with mayonnaise and a hint of horseradish 6.40 Hummus with Caramelised Onions Creamy nutty hummus with the sweetness of caramelised onions and a subtle lemony zing. Suitable for vegans 5.65 Just for Children recommended for our guests age 10 years or less Ham, Cheese or Tuna Sandwich Made with one slice of white bread and served with a salad garnish and kettle crisps, accompanied by orange juice, apple juice or squash; followed by a soft vanilla ice-cream with a choice of topping sauce 5.75

5 We recommend for a Treat Warwick Cream Tea A huge home-made sultana scone served with strawberry preserve and traditional clotted cream made from pure Jersey cream; with filter coffee or a pot of tea from our speciality range 6.50 Oken Afternoon Tea for One - a two-tier plated feast Your choice of tea and freshly made sandwich served with a salad garnish and kettle crisps, homemade sultana scone, clotted cream, and strawberry preserve Oken Afternoon Tea for Two - a three-tier plated feast Your choice of tea and freshly made sandwiches (choose 2 fillings from the list) served with a salad garnish and kettle crisps, a huge homemade sultana scone to share, with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and 2 slices of cake from the Cake Trolley Oken Afternoon Tea for Three Your choice of tea and freshly made sandwiches (choose 3 fillings from the list) served with a salad garnish and kettle crisps, 2 huge homemade sultana scones to share, with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and 3 slices of cake from the Cake Trolley 36.00

6 Hearty English Specials freshly made on the premises - availability may vary Homemade Soup of the Day Home-made vegetarian soup served with a hunk of our freshly baked bread and butter 4.80 Soup and a Sandwich A warming bowl of our home-made soup accompanied by half a sandwich of your choice, served with a salad garnish and kettle crisps 6.75 Traditional Steak and Ale Pie Cheddar, Stilton & Red Onion Pie These gourmet luxury pies are served with a pot of our home-made coleslaw and a salad garnish 5.50 Oken Welsh Rarebit Traditionally made with mature cheese, mustard, egg yolks and a generous splash of English ale. Served with chutney and a salad garnish 6.40 Oken Cheese Platter 2 wedges of Warwickshire cheeses, (hand-crafted locally using milk from cows that graze freely throughout the year) served with chutney, a salad garnish, coleslaw and thick sliced bread and butter 6.75 Cheese and Ham On Toast 2 slices of toast, topped with our home cooked ham, generously covered with grated mature cheddar cheese and grilled until melted and bubbling. Served with a salad garnish and chutney 6.50 Pork Pie Platter A traditional pork pie served with chutney, salad garnish, our home-made coleslaw and thick sliced, freshly baked bread and butter 6.85 Oken Ploughman s Platter Half a pork pie, a small wedge of Warwickshire Truckle Cheese and a slice of ham served with chutney, a salad garnish (including a pickled onion!), our home-made coleslaw and thick sliced freshly baked bread and butter 7.25 Lamb Hotpot (October to March) A delicious and filling winter warmer, home-made to our own recipe and served with a hunk of bread and pickled red cabbage 8.25

7 Coffee and Hot Beverages Our delicious espresso coffee beans are roasted in Staffordshire and sent to us the same day - we grind them as we need them, so the coffee is always at its freshest. We use a blend of fine premium coffees - 50% Bolivia Loayza, 30% Colombia Oporapa and 20% Peru Cafe Verde Cusco Organic - which, on their own, are amazing single origin coffees, but as a blend bring sweetness, acidity, body and all round deliciousness. Please ask if you would like to buy fresh beans to take away. Filter Coffee Freshly ground and brewed (free top-up) 2.25 Americano Freshly ground coffee 2.20 Espresso A single shot of smooth, sweet, freshly ground coffee 2.00 Cappuccino A double shot of espresso topped with steamed frothy milk and a sprinkle of cocoa powder (please ask if you would like a single shot) 2.50 Cafe Latte A long and deliciously mild milky coffee, made with a single shot of espresso 2.40 Macchiato A single shot of espresso with a dash of steamed milk 2.20 Moccacino A double shot of espresso, mixed with hot chocolate and steamed milk 2.95 Decaffeinated coffees for an extra 20p Iced Coffee Our coffee chilled and served blended with milk over ice 2.50 Ice-Cream Coffee Our coffee chilled and served over our delicious soft ice cream 2.95

8 Frothycinno Especially for children, frothy steamed milk made to look like a grown-up coffee 1.50 Cadbury s Hot Chocolate Smooth, creamy, hot and very chocolatey, served with mini marshmallows 2.75 Cold Beverages Fentiman s Botanically Brewed Beverages made from the finest 100% natural ingredients - soft drinks for adults! Fentiman s Ginger Beer Experience a wonderful ginger tickle and burn from the first sip 2.35 Fentiman s Wild English Elderflower Light & refreshing with delicate floral flavours 2.35 Fentiman s Rose Lemonade With a unique blush pink colour made from pure rose extract infusions 2.35 Fentiman s Dandelion and Burdock Full strength infusions of dandelion leaves and burdock root create the unmistakable aroma and distinctive palate of this traditional soda Diet Coke 1.65 Clear Apple Juice 1.65 Orange Juice 1.65 Fruit Smoothie Blended to order with yoghurt and chunks of fruit - classic strawberry and banana or exotic pineapple and mango 3.25 Mineral Water - Sparkling or Still 1.75 Milk Shakes Freshly blended thick and creamy Shmoo shakes; strawberry, chocolate, vanilla or banana 2.65

9 Beers, Wines and Ciders Our ales and ciders are all brewed locally and our lager, wines and spirits are selected by local wine specialists Warwick Market Ale (4.9% ABV) 50cl A golden brown beer with hints of spice and orange 3.75 Kingmaker (5.5% ABV) 50cl A rich fruity beer, with a smoky tone 3.75 UBU (4.5% ABV) 50cl Named after the brewery dog - a balanced full flavoured beer 3.75 Hogan s Organic Cider (5.4% ABV) 50cl Award-winning, locally harvested and locally made Perry or Medium 3.75 Grolsch Pilsner 50cl bottle (4.8% ABV) A traditional Pilsner style beer with a big hoppy aroma 3.75 Champagne and Wines Italian Prosecco (11.5% ABV) Classic Italian dry and aromatic sparkling wine. (125ml flute) House Champagne (12% ABV) A full, soft and fruity dry taste, with notes of almonds (full bottle only, 75cl) Pinot Grigio (12.0% ABV) Crisp light bodied white with fresh fruit flavours. (175ml glass) Merlot (13% ABV) ripe berries with a hint of spice -soft easy drinking (175ml glass) Seasonal Drinks Summer Pimm s (April to September) No.1 cup with lemonade, fresh fruit and mint (300ml glass) Winter Pimm s (October to March) No.1 cup with hot apple juice and spices (300ml glass) Hot Mulled Wine (November to February) Homemade to our own recipe (175ml glass) cl bottle L Jug

10 Our Tea Menu Tea in the UK is enjoying an unprecedented revival! Not only are people more aware of the many health benefits associated with tea drinking, but they are also excited by the variety of flavours and aromas available. The cultivation of the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) is as interesting and complex as wine manufacture; and there are teas produced to suit all occasions, palates and types of foods. Our most popular tea is, of course, the traditional (and delicious) English Breakfast but we hope you will take time to read about the other teas on offer and maybe try something new! We have grouped our tea list into a commonly used categorization depending on level of oxidation (also known as fermentation). Black Tea is made from leaves that have been fully oxidized this changes the colour of leaves from green to brown and also produces the deep rich and robust flavour. Oolong is a semi fermented tea where the fermentation process is stopped before the leaves begin to change colour. Green Tea is steamed, baked or pan fried to prevent oxidation and therefore the leaves remain green. White Tea, like Green Tea, is also unprocessed, but is harvested before the leaves are fully developed; the name derives from the fine silvery-white hairs on the unopened buds of the tea plant. These buds and baby leaves are carefully gathered and left to dry in the sun. All our Assams, Ceylons and Darjeelings are Single Estate (which is a sign of purity) although the particular Estate (or Garden) they come from may vary. They all have a leaf grade which is denoted by initials after the name; if the part used is only the bud and the two top leaves then the tea is described as Orange Pekoe the grades then rise to FTGFOP, or Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, the highest. Ceylons use a truncated version of the same system. The simple rule is that the more initials there are, the better the quality. The Assams and Darjeelings we buy are very high grade leaf. English Breakfast Tea for one 2.25 All Speciality Teas for one 2.55 Teas from our Premium Range Individually Priced Our tea may vary according to availability so please ask!

11 English Breakfast Tea 2.25 This is made up of a blend of teas from Assam (for its warm malty body) and Sri Lanka (for its golden quality and briskness). Traditionally taken with milk, this is the perfect tea for breakfast. Firstly, the flavour and the high caffeine content help start the day; secondly, tea helps emulsify fat, so it is ideal after or with a meal. But, of course, it is great for any time of the day! Speciality Teas Black Tea 2.55 Earl Grey Blue Lady A slight variation on the classic Earl Grey, this has a more pronounced bergamot flavour, and small blue flowers have been added to the blend. Oil of bergamot is extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange, a small pear shaped sour orange which is cultivated today mostly in southern Italy. Earl Grey pairs well with cheese sandwiches, or savouries and lemon cake. Darjeeling FTGFOP Tea from the Darjeeling area of north-east India is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas; the combination of steep terrain, well-drained soil, extreme cold in winter and intense heat in summer, good rainfall and clean mountain air produces tea of an excellent muscatel grape aroma that is often referred to as the champagne of Indian teas. Darjeeling tea goes well with cream cakes and scones! Assam TGFOP Assam is a vast and beautiful area of rolling hills and dense forest in Northern India. It is a relatively low-lying area of tea production, but its high rainfall (up to 30 cm a day in the rainy season) and extreme humidity provide excellent tea growing conditions. Stronger and fuller bodied in flavour than Darjeeling teas, Assam is favoured by those looking for a strong tea and goes well with breads, pastries and preserves. Ceylon BOP Although Sri Lanka stopped being known as Ceylon some time ago, Ceylon is the official and authorised trademark for Sri Lankan tea. This Broken Orange Pekoe grade is strong, golden and smooth. This tea is perfect for those looking for the first step on the road to exploring loose leaf teas and goes well with food. Rose Congou Congou teas all consist of carefully made, unbroken black leaf. This tea is blended with dried pink rose petals to give a smooth, mellow aroma gently flavoured with sweet roses.

12 Lapsang Souchong Lapsang Souchong teas are a speciality of Fujian province in China. The leaves are withered over cypress or pine wood fires then pan-fried and rolled. They are then oxidised in wooden barrels and hung in baskets over smoking pine wood fires to dry. The result is intensely black leaves which make a dark red liquour and a distinctive smoky flavour. It is the tea equivalent to a smoky West Coast malt whisky! Lapsang is a good tea to accompany salmon or turkey sandwiches. Spicy Chai A robust and full flavoured black tea blended with traditional Indian Masala spices including cardamom, ginger, cloves, orange zest and black pepper. It is served with hot milk and best enjoyed with sugar. Mango Flavoured Tea This fruity tea is a blend of black China tea, flower petals and natural flavourings. Served with or without milk it makes an ideal afternoon drink. Ginger Flavoured Tea Pieces of ginger root have been blended with black China tea to provide a gentle but interesting blend with a ginger tingle. Vanilla Flavoured Tea This black tea with vanilla is a very creamy and luxurious cup of tea it has a delicious natural sweetness and a great vanilla taste. Lemon Flavoured Tea Black China tea with natural lemon flavouring and lemon peel pieces. This is a clean, crisp tea that is very popular. It can be served with either milk or a slice of lemon. Oolong Tea 2.55 Finest Formosa Oolong Oolong tea originated in Taiwan (Formosa) and is known as a semi-fermented tea. The leaves are crushed after picking to allow fermentation to start, then withered in the sun or by pan firing to stop the process of oxidation. The result is a tea with a sweet aromatic flavour which is very high in polyphenols (and low in caffeine) which give the tea its antioxidant properties. This is a nice gentle tea for the afternoon.

13 Green Tea 2.55 Sencha Lemon Sunrise A fine Japanese Sencha tea, made from the first picking of the leaves in spring. This is blended with lemon and lemon grass to give a delicately sweet aroma and flavour of citrus that is also reminiscent of freshly mown grass. Bancha Green Tea Bancha is also a Japanese green tea. It is made from the summer and autumn picking of the leaves when the stalks and leaves of the plant are coarser. This results in a stronger, less fragrant, more astringent flavour. The tea also has a high fluoride content so is considered good for the health of the teeth. Gunpowder In the 18th and 19th centuries, tea clippers used to bring the UK s supply of tea back from the East. Tea was bulky but very light and this Chinese tea was favoured by exporters because the leaves are tightly rolled before drying, which gives it a high density. The sailors thought the tea in pellet form looked like lead shot, and the nickname gunpowder became commonplace. This is a strong, robust green tea with a lasting after-taste. It should be used sparingly as the leaves expand profusely - have a look! Jasmine Green Tea This green tea is flavoured with jasmine flowers to give a pale amber liquor that is light and fragrant. This is a lovely tea to have in the afternoon, as it has calming and soothing properties. Green menthos Green gunpowder tea is blended with top grade American peppermint the aromas of which complement each other perfectly. This is a fabulous all-year-round drink, combining the energizing flavour of the mint with the health properties of green tea. White Tea 2.55 Pai-mu-tan (tea of life) From the Fujian province of China, this is tea in its most natural form the leaves are simply withered and dried in the sun. This tea gets its name from the fine silvery white hairs on the unopened buds of the tea plant. The clear, pale infusion has a velvet smooth, sweet and mild flavour with a hint of nuttiness. It is considered to be very beneficial to health and is very cleansing after a meal.

14 Caffeine Free Tea 2.55 The drinks in this section are not really teas but infusions or fruit tisanes, because they are made from herbs, fruits or the leaves of plants other than Camillia Sinsensis. Camomile Camomile has been used for centuries in Europe and Asia as a natural way to aid relaxation and reduce stress. It is often served with honey as a sweetener. Peppermint This is a light and refreshing drink that has long been used to help with digestion. Kiwi and Strawberry This is a lovely, fruity infusion containing dried strawberries, hibiscus, rosehips and real kiwi pieces and no artificial flavouring or additives. Turkish Apple The national drink of Turkey, this tisane made with pieces of dried apple (but no tea) - is fruity, tangy, and deliciously refreshing! Honeybush This is a wild plant that grows in Southern Africa. When cut and dried it has a sweet, honey-like flavour that is widely enjoyed in South Africa. It is a light and gently soothing infusion. Rooibos Orange Ginger This is an organic, Redbush tea which has had orange and ginger pieces added to it. Not only is it naturally delicious, but it s also very healthy, being caffeine and tannin free. Premium Tea Ceylon Decaffeinated 2.65 This Ceylon Broken Orange Pekoe has been decaffeinated to enable caffeine sensitive people to enjoy the flavour of real tea. This tea comes from Sri Lanka and is quite strong and smooth. It is usually enjoyed with milk Rooibos Cinnamon Plum 2.65 This is made from the Rooibos (or Redbush) plant that also grows in Southern Africa and is a naturally soothing drink which is sweet in taste. Cinnamon pieces and mallow flowers have been added to make a tasty and refreshing brew that can be enjoyed all year round.

15 Sencha and Ginseng 2.75 A combination of the delicious grassiness of Japanese Sencha, the citrus zing of ginseng root and the natural sweetness of passionflower. Not only is this a refreshing and energizing brew, but the medicinal and rejuvenating powers of ginseng have been known for centuries! Nilgiri Thiashola 2.65 FTGFOP - Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe these letters denote tea of exceptionally high quality. It is grown in Southern india - in the Nilgiri Hills (sometimes called the Blue hills as they are covered in a wild plant which only flowers once every 7 years and when it does the hills are covered in Blue Blossoms.) This tea is flavourful, bright and brisk the perfect afternoon brew. Pu Erh with Lime 2.65 Puerh tea has been exclusive to China (Yunnan Province) for centuries, but it is becoming more popular throughout the world because of its health benefits. Pu Erh teas have a mature, earthy character and are said to be excellent for the digestion, as well as helping to reduce cholesterol and aiding weight loss. This loose leaf Pu Erh has an added citrus tang that makes it refreshing & invigorating. Artisan or Blooming Teas 3.75 During the Ming dynasty ( ) Chinese culture became fascinated by nature. One offshoot of this interest was the development of Artisan teas (also known as blooming or treasure teas). They are made by carefully wrapping dried flowers inside an outer layer of hand-sewn green tea leaves. The teas are served in a large wine glass; as they slowly absorb water, the flower blossoms, filling the glass with colour, perfume and beauty this is tea as a work of art! Mu Dan Tea Rose 2.65 This tea rose is made of hand-picked green tea leaves, dried, pressed and sewn together so that they look like petals. When the rose is brewed, the leaves open up and look like a rose or peony. It s very quaint and the tea tastes good too! This tea is served in a large wine glass. At Thomas Oken Tea Rooms we believe in a socially just and environmentally sustainable tea industry. All our shippers belong to the Ethical Tea Partnership. We work with Cilydd (Welsh for together ) - a co-operative of independent cafes and bistros, set up in who share a commitment to local sourcing, low carbon footprint, ethical trading and premium service. We also sponsor a child through school in the Darjeeling district of India. All of our delicious teas are available to buy in our shop or on-line from our website

16 Free Wi-Fi Please contact a member of staff for the access password if you wish to use the internet. Thomas Oken Tearooms 20 Castle Street Warwick CV34 4BP tel: jo@okentearooms.co.uk website: