CAMELLIA TEAROOM17 Wrecker’s Row, Old Town

AN OLD TOWN INSTITUTION

At 17 Wrecker’s Row since 1826!

70 loose-leaf teas in stock

Saturday Tea Ceremonies

Cornish Cream Tea daily at 10AM

HISTORY IN A CUP

Camellia sinensis – white, green, oolong, and black teas

First drunk 3000+ years ago in Shang Dynasty China

Introduced to Europe in 16th Century, Britain in 17th

Now enjoyed worldwide

Time out from a busy day

Relaxed setting in historic venue

Service of fine china & white linen

We’ll help you pick the perfect cup

A REFINED BREAK

VARIETY – THE SPICE OF LIFEWhite – Imperial, Peony, Rose

Green – Jasmine, Matcha, Dragonwell, Gemaicha, Jade Flower, Lotus

Oolong – Tieguanyin, Green Dragon, Phoenix, Baozhong

Black – Rose, Rainforest, Earl Grey, Mango, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Golden Monkey, Grand Qimen, Lychee

Pu-er – Tuocha, Aged, Ginger, Topaz

Herbals – Rooibos, Yerba Mate, Kapha, Pitta, Vata, Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Echinacea, Chamomile, Cranberry, Licorice, Lavender

A sample of our selection:

CORNISH CREAM TEA

Join Us!

o Our Most Popular Treat!

o Daily from 10AM – 11AM

o Served with: Cornish Splits and Scones Clotted Cream and Butter Assorted Fruit Jams

THE TEA CEREMONY

1. Boil kettle, pour water into tea pot.

2. Swirl water around pot to warm it, then pour out.

3. Add loose tea to pot.

4. Add freshly boiling water to pot; allow to brew for a few minutes while tea cozy is placed on pot to keep tea warm.

5. Add milk to teacups before tea is poured.

6. Place tea strainer over top of cup to catch tea leaves.

7. Serve tea to guests, who may sugar to their taste.

8. Ensure pot holds enough tea so as not to be empty after filling cups. Replace tea cozy after everyone has been served.

A nearly 200-year-old tradition – Every Saturday at noon!

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Award-winning pastry display

Top-tier loose-leaf teas for sale

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