The Samovar Tea Lounge is based on the concept that drinking tea should be a relaxing, down-to-earth experience unique to each person. With this in mind, they provide a serene spot where guests can relax, unwind and take a step away from the pressures of daily life.
Amidst a peaceful atmosphere, Samovar offers teas from Russia and Nepal in addition to more common favorites like Earl Grey and Chai. For those on the fence, a friendly, knowledgeable staff offers cheerful suggestions. They also have a hearty, healthy menu to complement the kettle—things like organic poached eggs with smoked salmon, a wasabi Caesar salad and Tamari-Mirin braised tofu with a tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette.
Samovar Food & Tea Sample Menu
Brunch & More
Egg Bowl (Smoked Duck, Braised Tofu or Smoked Salmon)
organic poached eggs, steamed brown rice with hijiki, ginger-soy dipping sauce
Jook (Smoked Duck, Braised Tofu or Smoked Salmon)
the pinnacle of breakfast. Rice, slow cooked to a silken custard and served with tasty toppings:
scallions, toasted garlic, peanuts, nori, cilantro, sriracha and tamari soy sauce
Ginger Quinoa Waffle
soft like a pillow, heavenly. Served with fresh fruit and housemade vanilla infused palm nectar
Sandwiches
TLT (Tamari-Mirin Braised Tofu, Lettuce, Tomato)
served on Leadbetter’s handmade English muffin with mayo
Curry Egg Salad & Sliced Fuji Apple
served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mayo
Grilled Cheese with Portabello and Onions
served on whole-wheat ciabatta with dijon mustard
Salad
Wasabi Caesar Salad with Wild Smoked Salmon
organic hearts of romaine, wild smoked salmon,
shaved parmesan, garlic, croutons, Caesar dressing with a wasabi kick
Moorish Mint Greens with Feta Cheese, Halloumi Veggie Kebabs
mixed greens, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta, tarragon vinaigrette
Grilled Portabello Mushroom over Spring Greens
marinated and grilled portabello mushroom, mixed spring greens,
cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette
Sweet Treats
Rose-Infused Greek Yogurt with Medjool Dates, Walnuts & Fresh Mint
Platter of Tea Sweets
Fudge Brownie with Green Tea Mousse
Tea Service (Food & Tea)
Moorish Service
halloumi & veggie kebabs, mint salad, edamame hummus, roasted eggplant,
walnut chèvre-stuffed dates, olives, Greek yogurt, herbed crackers, mint tea
English Service with a 3-Tiered Platter:
Seasonal Veggie or Wild Smoked Salmon Quiche,
Cherry Oat Scone with Devonshire Cream & Jam, Fresh Fruit
Chinese Service
(smoked duck or tofu), veggie stir-fry, squash dumplings and pu-erh tea
Teas & Tisanes: White
Bai Mudan
Fujianese white tea made from two leaves and one bud. a hidden sweet maltiness,
with notes of dark Marin redwood groves and mellow muscatel. a golden,
amber infusion, sip to soothe monkey mind and to savor the darkest of the whites
Downy Sprout
velutinous, thick downy sprouts. honeysuckle hints linger amidst a mellow nuttiness.
sip to clean your palate and quiet your mind. the most ultra-fine white tea we could find
Teas & Tisanes: Green
Ryokucha
Genmaicha, Samovar Tea Lounge-style. Japanese matcha powder blended with
roasted brown rice and sencha. A meal in itself, nutty, grassy and ideal for breakfast
Fukamushi Sencha
a classic deep steamed sencha full of shimmering, viridescent jade,
vaporous aromas of fresh baked bread and a summer sea breeze,
ecstasy on the tongue. clarity in the mind, flight of the spirit,
made solely from the prized Asatsuyu tea bush in Kagoshima, Japan
Jasmine Pearl
so succulent and aromatic. tea pearls blended with baby jasmine flowers
Teas & Tisanes: Oolong
Monkey Picked Iron Goddess of Mercy
sip, penetrate your issues and dissolve them.
Kuan Yin’s classic elixir offering transcendence via the tealeaf
Four Seasons
from the oolong-gurus in Taiwan, this profound brew has tiers of aroma and flavor:
gardenias, fresh-baked bread, warm milk and dew-dipped clover
Golden Phoenix
persistent aromas of honey, ripe peaches, apricots and nectarines, a mildly gauzy body
gives way to the gentle aftertaste of roasted barley and lingering aromas of
ripe pitted fruits, hand-harvested from a single garden of tall “Mi Lan” (Honey Orchid) tea trees
Teas & Tisanes: Black
Earl Grey
frisky and brisk. superb citrus to incite your taste buds
Lapsang Souchong
zealously tarry, ancient and smoky. delicious with milk and sugar
Samovar Breakfast Blend
kindle clarity and banish stupor. full malty flavor with delicate dryness
Teas & Tisanes: Pu-erh
Blood Orange
blood orange artistically blended with our classic loose-leaf pu-erh yields notes of citrus,
spice and raindampened earth
Maiden’s Ecstasy
rapture and reverie. Consummately captivating, deep, dark, sweet and smooth
Royal Palace
deep, bittersweet espresso and chocolate notes. wild-crafted from ancient tea trees,
the highest Maiden leaf grade around with a creamy and rich body and a long smooth finish
Teas & Tisanes: Herbals
Turmeric Spice
admit to desiring it fully and it will overtake you. a brothy 24kt gold infusion,
Earthy, peaty and grounding, yet bright and citrusy too,
an alchemical blend of organic turmeric, ginger, orange, licorice, lemongrass and lemon
Chamomile Mélange
your grandma’s garden chamomile classic, but on Samovar steroids,
chill out in a big way with our soothing secret blend of organic chamomile flowers,
lemon myrtle, lemongrass and spearmint
Ocean of Wisdom
custom blended for His Holiness The Dalai Lama. silken, malty mouth-feel lingers blissfully,
South African rooibos, honeybush, ginger, licorice, cloves and cinnamon,
sail from an ordinary moment into a regal, contemplative one
Teas & Tisanes: Chilled
Tea Lemonade
incredibly citrusy, refreshing and sweet
Chilled Black Tea
varies seasonally. please ask your server
Samovar Masala Chai
Items above represent a sampling of the full menu.