Afternoon Tea
THE BEGINNING OF A TRADITION AFTERNOON TEA «straight up» Selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones, homemade jams, clotted cream, pastries and tea. 55 «with a Twist» «Deluxe» and 1 glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or Rosé. 75 Our teas are from the exclusive house of l Art du Thé Lucerne, with an extensive selection of classic black teas such as Darjeeling, Assam or Earl Grey, to the most wholesome green teas such as Gui Han, Sencha Fuji and precious Jasmine Dragon Pearls. The choice also includes fruit and herbal infusions of the highest qualities.
BLACK TEA «darjeeling jungpana» An exceptional second flish tea (summer harvest) with strong muscatel flavor. The tea garden is situated at an altitude of 5000 m in a natural paradise, surrounded by pine forest. «assam rungagora ftgfop» Top tea, very high quality, very fine leaves with golden tips, enjoyable and very flowery tea for the whole day. «lapsang souchong» Delicate medium smoked tea, long whole leaves, on the wood of resinous spruce type, suitable to salty, stronger flavored dishes, including cheese. «earl grey tea» Exquisite blend of teas (Keemun and Yunnan) Bergamott flavored with pure oil. «chai» Classical Indian spiced tea. Black tea from Assam (CTC) with cinnnamon, ginger pieces, cardamom and black pepper. Is typically drunk with a lot of milk and sugar.
GREEN TEA «GUI hua» Traditional tea from Hu Bei, owes its slightly fruity peach and apricot flavors to the mixed flowers of osmanthus tree. A refreshing tea, green tea recommended for beginners. No bitterness! «sencha fuji» A green tea for connoisseurs, grows in the vicinity of Mount Fuji. Its delicate leaves, his great aroma and subtile flavor to be distinguished by its exceptional organic. «imperial jasmine dragon pearls» The king of jasmine tea. The most precious flowers are mixed with freshly expelled from young tea leaves and after an extensive experience in small balls (Pearls) rolled. A unique taste of jasmine. «spring-sencha» Japan green tea mixed with cornflower petals, rose petals and marigold flowers, with the sweetness of strawberries.
FRUIT INFUSION «bouquet royal» A fruit composition in a class: papaya, currants, elderberries, black and red currant, strawberries and raspberries. «symphonie de fruits» Harmonious symphony of hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rose hips and orange peel, cornflower and calendula flowers, enhanced with flavors of mango and tropical fruits. HERBS INFUSION «verveine» Verbena. Strong, aromatic herbal infusion, relaxed and strenghtens the heart. Ideal drink for stressed people. «symphonie de fruits» Rooibos from South Africa with pure bourbon vanilla aroma, delicate in flavor, tea for pleasant moments. Without theine with natural vitamin c content. «nanah mint» The incomparable flavor of Nanah mint from Morocco, awakes holiday memories.
SMALL TEA - GLOSSARY «assam» The largest contiguous tea growing area in the world located in the north-east India. «camellia» Botanical name of the tea plant from the family of camellias. In the native plant there are two plants belonging to the tea plant shrubs. Camellia sinensis = Chinesetea and Cammellia assamica = Assa tea. They differ in their plant height, flowering fruit and leaf size. «china» Home of tea and tea culture, second largest tea producer, comes from China, especially green tea, but also semi-fermented black tea and oolong. «darjeeling» North Indian tea district in the Himalayan foothills (1,000-2,4000 m high), Darjeeling tea are among the best and most expensive ever. «fermentation» Oxidation process in tea production, where the tannic acid content is reduced. This step takes place only in black tea or partfermented oolong.
«first flush» The first harvest after the spring moonsoon rains in northern India, are picked only the tender pale green leaf tips, Harvest Time: March - May «white tea» Unfermented tea, only the leaf buds are picked, dried in the shade is just not rolled or further processed, therefore, absolutely of natural tea. «yellow tea» De enzymiering, means the plant s own enzymes destroyed by dry heat, a fermentation during the 6 - to 10 hour storage. During this procedure, the leaf changes to yellow. «Green tea» Unfermented tea «Black tea» Fermented tea, its leaves during the fermentation of red and black are due to drying. «teein» Energizing component of tea, promotes concentration and responsiveness.
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L ART DU THÉ, LUZERN A fruity-sweet smells hangs in the air when Barbara Vogel in her shop L art du thé visits. In the heart of Lucerne, on the river Reuss, the vibrant business woman on a generous 120 sqm paradise for tea lovers has created. The range includes over 200 varieties of tea and leaves nothing to be desired. An offer that not only appreciate the many customers in the store, but also various catering establishements throughout Switzerland. No wonder, finally, the name L art du thé for highest quality. To find the best tea leaves Barbara bird travels around the globe. Being purchased in only what they believe personnaly. It is not only the quality offering that tea lovers from all over Switzerland to Lucerne makes a pilgrimage. A warm, patient and expert advice Barbara Vogel and her team, the customer in the store as well as on phone. Whoever that is can make it to Lucerne, the tea can be sent. For example, the latest creation Lynn by Barbara Bird. A very special tea, not only because of its exceptional flavor (dates and Mallow). It is named after the tea that is the granddaughter of Barbara Vogel. L ART DU THÉ Burgerstrasse 1 CH - 6003 LUZERN +41 41 240 32 20 www.art.du.the.ch