Bamboo Blossom, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club

Entrees

• Pork and Vegetable Spring Rolls (4)

  • MembersAUD 10.00
  • Non MembersAUD 12.00

• Seafood Spring Rolls (4)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Vegetable Spring Rolls (4)

  • MembersAUD 9.00
  • Non MembersAUD 11.00

• Pork San Choi Bao (2)

  with honey soy

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Cantonese Fried Chicken Wings (5)

  with five spice salt

  • MembersAUD 14.00
  • Non MembersAUD 16.00

• Steamed Spinach and Mushroom Dumpling (4)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Pork & Prawn Shu Mai (4)

  with cherry blossom sauce

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Steamed Prawn Dumplings (4)

  with chive beurre blanc

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Char Siu Bao (3)

  barbeque pork bun

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Cod Fish and Prawn Dumplings (3)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Crab and Prawn Dim Sim (3)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Pan-Fried Chicken Potstickers (4)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Pork and Prawn Gyoza (4)

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Prawn Toast (4)

  with yuzu mayo

  • MembersAUD 14.00
  • Non MembersAUD 16.00

Mains

Pork & Poultry

• Pork Mandarin Style

  sweet and sour sauce served with sweet pineapple pickles

  • MembersAUD 22.00
  • Non MembersAUD 24.00

• Stir Fried Roast Pork Belly

  with peking sauce and green beans

  • MembersAUD 27.00
  • Non MembersAUD 29.00

• Spicy Chicken Hot Pot

  with sweet black bean jam and baby bok choy

  • MembersAUD 23.00
  • Non MembersAUD 25.00

• Chicken Popcorn

  plum & lime sauce on stir fried snow pea tendrils

  • MembersAUD 21.00
  • Non MembersAUD 23.00

• Lemon Chicken

  with citrus honey

  • MembersAUD 22.00
  • Non MembersAUD 24.00

Chop Shop

• Half Peking Duck

  served with pancakes, cucumber, hoisin sauce and aromatic soy

  • MembersAUD 38.00
  • Non MembersAUD 42.00

• Peking Duck

  with aromatic soy (whole) served in two courses: 1st Course: Skin with pancakes, cucumber and hoisin sauce; 2nd Course: San Choy Bow served in a fresh crisp lettuce cup

  • MembersAUD 68.00
  • Non MembersAUD 72.00

• Cantonese Roast Duck

  with aromatic soy and plum sauce

  • MembersAUD 30.00
  • Non MembersAUD 32.00

• Roast Pork Belly Bossam

  with ginger, garlic & lemongrass relish, shiso leaves and soy bean paste

  • MembersAUD 28.00
  • Non MembersAUD 30.00

• Honey Glazed Char Siu Pork

  • MembersAUD 23.00
  • Non MembersAUD 25.00

• Hainanese Chicken

  with ginger, garlic and shallot confit

  • MembersAUD 18.00
  • Non MembersAUD 20.00

• Aromatic Lamb Char Siu

  with pickled red onion and shiso leaves

  • MembersAUD 25.00
  • Non MembersAUD 27.00

Seafood

• Steamed Large Pacific Oyster (6)

  with XO sauce and vermicelli

  • MembersAUD 31.00
  • Non MembersAUD 33.00

• Steamed Market Fish

  with ginger, shallot and white soy dressing

  • MP

• Tasmanian Salmon

  poached in olive oil, blackwood fungus & chives

  • MembersAUD 27.00
  • Non MembersAUD 29.00

• Salt & Pepper Squid

  with spicy salt, garlic and chilli

  • MembersAUD 22.00
  • Non MembersAUD 24.00

• Steamed Scallops (6)

  with XO sauce and vermicelli

  • MembersAUD 31.00
  • Non MembersAUD 33.00

• Wok Seared Prawn Cutlets

  with three flavour tamarind sauce

  • MembersAUD 28.00
  • Non MembersAUD 30.00

• Stir Fried Fish Fillet

  with ginger, shallot and soy bean paste

  • MembersAUD 28.00
  • Non MembersAUD 30.00

Beef & Lamb

• Mongolian Lamb Riblets

  with onion and baby leeks

  • MembersAUD 28.00
  • Non MembersAUD 30.00

• Korean Style Slow Braised Beef Short Rib

  with ginger lacquer, carrot and potatoes

  • MembersAUD 31.00
  • Non MembersAUD 33.00

• Black Pepper Ebony Black Angus

  wok fried with onion and chilli

  • MembersAUD 26.00
  • Non MembersAUD 28.00

• Stir Fried Beef Mince

  with green beans and XO sauce

  • MembersAUD 18.00
  • Non MembersAUD 20.00

Vegetarian

• Vegetarian Braised Chinese Vegetables

  bean curd, mushroom and ginger shallot

  • MembersAUD 18.00
  • Non MembersAUD 20.00

• Salt and Pepper Tofu with Lemon Grass

  • MembersAUD 20.00
  • Non MembersAUD 22.00

• Vegetarian Chow Mein

  • MembersAUD 21.00
  • Non MembersAUD 23.00

• Vegetarian Fried Rice

  • MembersAUD 13.00
  • Non MembersAUD 15.00

Noodles & Soup

• Peking Duck

  served with long noodle soup in duck broth

  • MembersAUD 17.00
  • Non MembersAUD 19.00

• Pork Wonton Soup

  • MembersAUD 15.00
  • Non MembersAUD 17.00

• King Prawn Chow Mein

  with asian greens

  • MembersAUD 24.00
  • Non MembersAUD 26.00

• Hong Kong Noodles

  with sliced beef, spring onion and bean sprouts

  • MembersAUD 18.00
  • Non MembersAUD 20.00

• Singapore Noodles

  with chicken, egg, curry powder, capsicum and onion

  • MembersAUD 18.00
  • Non MembersAUD 20.00

• Chicken or Beef Chow Mein

  • MembersAUD 19.00
  • Non MembersAUD 21.00

Sides

• Steamed Rice

  • MembersAUD 4.00
  • Non MembersAUD 6.00

• Bamboo Blossom Fried Rice

  • MembersAUD 13.00
  • Non MembersAUD 15.00

• Squid Ink Fried Rice

  with crab meat and fly fish roe

  • MembersAUD 19.00
  • Non MembersAUD 21.00

• Chinese Broccoli

  with mushroom sauce

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Wok Seared Greens

  with garlic

  • MembersAUD 10.00
  • Non MembersAUD 12.00

Desserts

• Ice Cream Sundae

  with chocolate shavings, chocolate fudge sauce and wafer biscuit

  • MembersAUD 11.00
  • Non MembersAUD 13.00

• Fried Lava Sesame Balls

  with salted egg yolk

  • MembersAUD 13.00
  • Non MembersAUD 15.00

• Buttermilk Pana Cotta

  with green apple granita, Champagne jelly and raspberry

  • MembersAUD 13.00
  • Non MembersAUD 15.00

• Snowball

  White chocolate deep fried ice cream with butterscotch sauce

  • MembersAUD 13.00
  • Non MembersAUD 15.00

Banquet Menus

Golden Blossom Banquet

Minimum 4 Persons, $50 Per Person

• Pork & Prawn Shu Mai

  with cherry blossom sauce

• Salt & Pepper Squid

  with spicy salt, garlic and chilli

• Hainanese Chicken

  with ginger, garlic and shallot confit

• Cantonese Roast Duck

  with aromatic soy and plum sauce

• Bamboo Blossom Fried Rice

• Chinese Broccoli

  with oyster sauce

• Buttermilk Pana Cotta

  with green apple granita, Champagne jelly and raspberry

Premium Blossom Banquet

Minimum 4 Persons, $65 Per Person

• Seafood Spring Roll

• Steamed Scallops

• Wok Seared Prawn Cutlets

  with three flavour tamarind sauce

• Cantonese Roast Duck

  with aromatic soy and plum sauce

• Tasmanian Salmon

  poached in olive oil, black wood fungus & chives

• Black Pepper Ebony Black Angus

  wok fried with onion and chilli

• Chinese Broccoli

  with oyster sauce

• Guang Zhou Mess

  Lychees, Chantilly cream, raspberry coulis, meringue shards & pistachio pashmak

Beverages

Soft Drinks & Juice

• Coke

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Coke No Sugar

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Sprite

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Lift

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Tonic

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Dry Ginger Ale

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.00
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 4.80
  • Jug (Members)AUD 11.00
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 13.00

• Orange Juice

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.50
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 5.50
  • Jug (Members)AUD 12.80
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 14.50

• Pineapple Juice

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.50
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 5.50
  • Jug (Members)AUD 12.80
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 14.50

• Cranberry Juice

  • Glass (Members)AUD 4.50
  • Glass (Non Members)AUD 5.50
  • Jug (Members)AUD 12.80
  • Jug (Non Members)AUD 14.50

Bottled Soft Drink 330ml

Members $5 / Non Members $5.50

• Coke

• Coke No Sugar

• Light Sparkling Water

• Tonic Water

• Lift

• Lemonade

• Fanta

Cocktails

• Cosmopolitan

  Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice& lime juice

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Margarita

  Tequila, Cointreau, lime & salt

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Pimms Cup

  Pimms & lemonade, with fresh strawberries, oranges & mint

  • MembersAUD 11.50
  • Non MembersAUD 13.50

Mocktails

• Lyre's Gin & Cranberry Delight

  Lyre's non-alcoholic Gin, cranberry juice, soda & lime

  • MembersAUD 7.80
  • Non MembersAUD 9.00

Packaged Beers

• Carlton Zero (0.0% Alcohol) / Cascade Premium Light (2.4%)

  • MembersAUD 5.80
  • Non MembersAUD 7.20

• Great Northern Super Crisp (3.5%)

  • MembersAUD 6.40
  • Non MembersAUD 7.50

• VB

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Tooheys Old

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Tooheys New

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Hahn Super Dry

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Pure Blonde, Carlton Draught

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Cass Fresh Lager Can (Korea)

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.20

• Crown Lager

  • MembersAUD 7.70
  • Non MembersAUD 8.90

• Corona

  • MembersAUD 7.70
  • Non MembersAUD 8.90

• Asahi Super Dry

  • MembersAUD 7.70
  • Non MembersAUD 8.90

• Heineken, Tsingtao Lager, Peroni

  • MembersAUD 7.70
  • Non MembersAUD 8.90

Port

• Penfolds Club Reserve Port

  • MembersAUD 4.50
  • Non MembersAUD 5.50

• Mcwilliam's Hanwood Port

  • MembersAUD 5.60
  • Non MembersAUD 7.00

• Yalumba Galway Pipe Port

  • MembersAUD 7.50
  • Non MembersAUD 9.00

Spirits

• Hakushu Highball

  Japanese whiskey, soda & mint

  • MembersAUD 12.00
  • Non MembersAUD 14.00

• Roku Gin & Tonic

  Roku Gin, Tonic water & ginger

  • MembersAUD 9.00
  • Non MembersAUD 11.00

• House Spirits with Mixer of Choice

  • MembersAUD 7.10
  • Non MembersAUD 8.00

Wine List

White Wine

• Rhythm & Rhyme Chardonnay, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 19.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 23.00

• Grant Burge Benchmark Chardonnay, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 24.70
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 29.00

• 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay, VIC

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 32.30
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 38.00

• Church Road Chardonnay Hawke's Bay, NZ

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 44.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 50.00

• Ta Ku Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 29.70
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 35.00

• Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 36.30
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 42.00

• Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, WA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 38.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 43.00

• Days of Rosé, Limestone Coast

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 31.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 37.00

• Hentley Farm Riesling Eden Valley, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 39.60
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 45.00

• Churchview Riesling Margaret River, WA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 47.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 54.00

• Molly's Cradle Pinot Gris Hilltops, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 26.40
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 31.00

• Wild Oats Pinot Grigio, VIC

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 30.60
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 36.00

• Brown Brothers Moscato, VIC

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 34.90
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 41.00

• Tulloch Verdelho Hunter Valley, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 30.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 36.00

Sparkling Wine

• Craigmoor, South Eastern Australia

  • Glass (200ml) - MembersAUD 7.70
  • Glass (200ml) - Non MembersAUD 9.00

• Craigmoor Rose, South Eastern Australia

  • Glass (200ml) - MembersAUD 7.70
  • Glass (200ml) - Non MembersAUD 9.00

• Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato, VIC

  • Glass (200ml) - MembersAUD 8.50
  • Glass (200ml) - Non MembersAUD 9.90

• Brown Brothers Prosecco, VIC

  • Glass (200ml) - MembersAUD 8.50
  • Glass (200ml) - Non MembersAUD 9.90

• Tatachilla Brut NV, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 18.70
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 22.00

• Yarra Burn Prosecco, Australia

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 27.20
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 31.00

• Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut, Marlborough, NZ

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 35.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 42.50

• Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Reserve

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 85.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 105.00

• Moet & Chandon Brut NV, France

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 90.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 105.00

Red Wine

• De Bortoli Winemaker Shiraz Riverina, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 19.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 23.00

• Molly's Cradle Shiraz Hunter Valley, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 26.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 32.50

• Angove Mclaren Vale Shiraz Mclaren Vale, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 36.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 42.00

• St Hallett Blockhead Shiraz Nouveau Barossa, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 38.30
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 45.00

• Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 40.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 46.00

• Petaluma White Label Shiraz Coonawarra, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 45.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 53.00

• St Hugo Shiraz Barossa, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 66.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 75.00

• Rymill Cabernet Sauvignon Riverina, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 27.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 33.00

• Pepper Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, SA

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 35.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 40.00

• Angove Long Row Merlot

  • Glass (187ml) - MembersAUD 6.30
  • Glass (187ml) - Non MembersAUD 7.50

• Wild Oats Merlot Mudgee, NSW

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 30.50
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 35.50

• The Grayling Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ

  • Bottle (Members)AUD 34.00
  • Bottle (Non Members)AUD 38.00

Brandy Cognac

• Chatelle Napoleon Brandy

  • Glass (30ml) - MembersAUD 5.50
  • Glass (30ml) - Non MembersAUD 6.80

• Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

  • Glass (30ml) - MembersAUD 9.50
  • Glass (30ml) - Non MembersAUD 11.00

The Tea Drop Emporium - Rare & Signature Tea

At bamboo blossom we take great pride in the quality of our tea, how it is served to our guests and most important of all, how it tastes. The specialty range is a selection of fine teas sourced from specialist growers and artisans around the world and produced only in small quantities. Each with its own story of tradition and origin, we have something for every connoisseur and enthusiast. The thoughtfully chosen medley of ingredients ensures our guests will enjoy the ritual of pouring tea from the teapot and savouring the complexity of flavour and aroma. The journey from plantation to cup sees each leaf treated with respect to ensure optimal flavour. Become a Tea Connoisseur: Turn over for the ultimate guide to tea tasting

White Tea | Seasonal Rare Teas

Members $6 / Non Members $7

• Peony King

• Bai Hao Yinzhen

• 10 Years Aged White

Green Tea | Signature Tea

Members $6 / Non Members $7

• Strawberry Green

• Mango Magic

• My Marrakech

Green Tea | Seasonal Rare Teas

Members $6 / Non Members $7

• Japanese Sencha

• Genmaicha

• Longjin

• Jasmin Dragon Pearl

• Gyokuro Prestige

Oolong Tea | Seasonal Rare Teas

Members $6 / Non Members $7

• Tie Guan Yin

• Ginseng Oolong

• Jasmine Oolong

• Milk Oolong

• Da Hang Pao

Black Tea | Seasonal Rare Teas

Members $6 / Non Members $7

• Yunnan Golden Tips

• Darling Darjeeling

• 10 Years Pu-Erh Tea

Tea Tasting Notes

White Tea: Seasonal Rare Teas

• Peony King

  Mellow, earthy flavours with hints of fruit notes. Ever have the feeling you could have been royalty in a past life? Then you deserve a little decadance, so why not live like an aristocrat and savour a truly superb tea. And just like royalty, it is the chosen few pickings comprise the 'King' varietal of Peony. Those dubbed worthy of this status consist of one young shoot and one leaf (stalk attached to both). They are selected exclusively from the first pick of the season and thus the very best crop. Once harvested, they are gently air-dried for a light, floral and full bodied flavour

• Bai Hao Yinzen

  Floral hues with hints of apricot. Patience is a virtue when making tea, and when picking it too. Genuine Silver Needle (also known as Bai Hao Yinzhen) is a white tea best picked between late March and early April, when the year's first new buds 'flush' just before opening. And then, after waiting for the ideal conditions on a sunny morning, when the sun is high enough to dry off any remaining dew from the buds, the pickers can go to work. From Fujian Province, it is amongst the most expensive, the most prized and the most famous of China's white teas

• 10 Years Aged White

  Smooth. There is a saying in China: 'one year - tea, three years - medicine, seven years – treasure'. In a nutshell this means teas aged from seven years upwards become a treasure pursued by enthusiasts. Because the longer they are stored, the richer and mellower they become. Most aged white teas are 5-6 years old, so teas aged for 10-20 years old are very rare; and only grown in ancient tea tree forests of Fuding and Zhenghe in Fujian province. Crafted to the highest standards by masters following traditional skills passed on to them; and all behind closed doors to protect their precious secrets

Green Tea: Signature Tea

• Strawberry Green

  A well-grounded green tea, with a sweet finish of swtrawberry. With apologies to the Beatles song, this is a tea that you'll want to enjoy forever. It is a light green tea with subtle hints for strawberry. Sourced from the finest Sri Lankan green teas, it is blended with rosehip and natural kiwi fruit and strawberries

• Mango Magic

  A refreshing green tea with subtle tones of mango. It's one the world's most exotic fruits, and now you can savour that mango taste without the mess of eating one! Comprises a blend of pure green tea, orange blossoms, mango pieces, safflower and natural mango flavour

• My Marrakech

  Full bodied green tea, with overtones of fresh peppermint. With leaves sourced from both Egypt and Sri Lanka, this is truly a multicultural delight. With classic Sri Lankan green tea foundations mixed with middle eastern mintiness, this is tea that quenches timelessly

Green Tea: Seasonal Rare Teas

• Japanese Sencha

  Cream sweet brew with hints of steamed spinach, and lingering notes of seaweed. This tea is grown in the misty mountain area of Shizuoka, Japan. The needle shaped leaves create a delicious tea that has a wonderful, green-ish, transparent gold colour. The leaves are gently rubbed to create a lovely fragrance that is ever so elegant. With high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols, the Japanese believe this tea has a lot of health benefits, including assisting in weight loss. One sip, and you'll understand why it's the most popular tea in Japan

• Genmaicha

  Sweet with overtones of popcorn. Genmaicha (also called brown rice green tea), is the Japanese name for green tea combine with roasted brown rice. It is also known as "popcorn tea" because occasionally, a few grains of the rice pop during the roasting process and resemble popcorn. It has a light yellow hue, and its flavor is mild and combines the fresh grassy flavor of green tea with the almost nutty aroma of the roasted rice. If you're looking for a unique tea that warms from the inside out, this one is worthy of your attention

• Longjin

  Mellow with subtle notes of green tea. Longjing tea can be very expensive, but what price can you put on good health? Like most fine Chinese green teas, Longjing has one of the highest concentrations of catechins. This benefits almost every organ in your body, even leading to a reduction in body fat. High in vitamin C and amino acids, it is one of China's most famous teas, sometimes also known by its translated name 'Dragon Well tea'. From the area of Longjing Village in Zhejiang Province, it is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality. With a mellow flavour with subtle notes of green tea, you can drink it to your hearts content

• Jasmine Dragon Pearl

  Mild and sweet. Jasmine tea from the Fujian province of China infused with the delicate scent of the nightblooming jasmine flowers. If you enjoy jasmine tea, we urge you to try the sublime taste of its well-made varieties. Our Jasmine Suite is an exotic Dragon Phoenix Pearl tea, comprised of intricate jasmineinfused pearls. Each pearl combines two delicate leaves and an unopened bud. When added to water, the pearls majestically unfurl, releasing their delicate scent and flavor. A spellbinding treat for all senses. While not cheap, this tea is well worth the experience

• Gyokuro Prestige

  Sweet with mild vegetal notes. This shade grown green tea is among the finest of Japanese teas. With a perfectly smooth, rich and soft flavour this tea produces a sweet aroma

Oolong Tea: Seasonal Rare Teas

• Tie Guan Yin

  Subtle notes of fruit and berry. One night, a poor farmer named Wei, was vistied in a dream by Iron Goddess Oolong, the Buddhist Goddess of mercy. She told him where to find a special and treasured tea tree shoot. He took the shoot, planted it in his field and nurtured it, then from this tree the finest tea was produced. Named after the Iron Goddess Oolong, the process of making this tea is complex and requires expertise; and was for many years kept secret

• Ginseng Oolong

  Sweet, fresh with a strong aftertaste. Tea Drop's Ginseng Oolong also works miracles on taste buds. It is sweet, strong and carries a strong, rewarding aftertaste. This tea is suitable for drinking in afternoon onward – after all, that's a more appropriate time for a good, stiff drink

• Jasmine Oolong

  Light, with hints of jasmine. Our Jasmine Oolong is prepared using the ancient method, in which the tea absorbs the fragrance of the jasmine flower during the baking progress, producing a scented tea that's aromatic and full of flavour, without using any additives or chemicals. Jasmine Oolong is a pure, cleansing tea that is best enjoyed in the evening, when you're winding down for the day. Best of all, sipping Jasmine Oolong is like going on a journey through the high mountains of Taiwan. An experience you'll never forget

• Milk Oolong

  Creamy and buttery. Originating from Taiwan, this tea's taste is light and flowery and sometimes compared to milk. This tea variety can be grown at higher altitudes, and the yield is about 20% higher compared to traditional tea varieties. These circumstances made it become one of the most popular varieties among tea farmers in Taiwan and Thailand

• Da Hang Pao

  Roasty with a sweet lingering aftertaste. Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a heavily oxidized, dark oolong tea. According to legend, the mother of a Ming dynasty emperor was cured of an illness by a certain tea, and that emperor sent great red robes to clothe the four bushes from which that tea originated. Six of these original bushes, growing on a rock on the Wuyi Mountains and reportedly dating back to the Song dynasty, still survive today and are highly venerated

Black Tea: Seasonal Rare Teas

• Darling Darjeeling

  Delicately floral, with notes of musky spiciness. Darjeeling tea is produced in West Bengal. With only a few dozen tea gardens in the Darjeeling hills of India allowed to call their product by the name, Darjeeling tea varies widely in flavor depending on a handful of factors. This is the classic traditional Indian Tea blend – best enjoyed as a pure black tea, it is delicately floral with notes of musky spiciness and mild flowery tones

• Yunnan Golden Tips

  Light bodied with hints of maple and spice. Yunnan Golden Tips is a sublime black tea whichever way you take it. Meticulously crafted in Yunnan Province, and composed of gorgeous, golden tips yields more flavor and aroma than standard leaves. Golden orange in colour. A bouquet of dried woods and smoke give way to lingering flavours of honey and molasses. So smooth and rounded it can be enjoyed neat orwith a drop of milk, and will not taste bitter even if over-steeped

• 10 Years Pu-Erh Tea

  Malty and full bodied. This particular Pu-erh tea has been stored for 10 years, greatly enhancing the taste aromas, so fresh herbaceous aromas become a faint wood scent. The taste is delightfully mild, with a long-lasting fragrance. Like fine wine, Pu-erh ages beautifully when stored properly, creating deep, rich, complex flavours and aromas. Labeled with the year it was picked and the region it was grown, many Pu-erh tea bricks or cakes are decades old and sell for thousands of dollars