January's Tea of the Month: Genmaicha

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Genmaicha

Genmaicha is called ‘popcorn tea’ because of the popped, toasted rice that gives it a distinctively nutty flavour and natural sweetness.

It’s a great tea to help us with all the post - Christmas health promises that we made for ourselves, as it’s made up of high-grade Japanese sencha leaves; providing not only a great flavour but are also great for our health! Green Tea has a higher level of antioxidants than black tea and even more than some vegetables.

Another great benefit is that Genmaicha has an active ingredient called theanine which communicates with your brain and has a soothing, relaxation feeling...perfect to enjoy whilst indulging in some quiet ’me time’ at Beatons.

December's Tea of the Month: Winter Mulled Spice

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits. Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?

Winter Mulled Spice

If Christmas could be captured in one warm Beatons blend, Winter Mulled Spice Tea is it! 

This flavoured black tea comes from the mountain of Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Its festive tones come from the cinnamon and cloves, subtly blended to give a warming robust tea to revive. 

A perfect choice for cold winter days, perhaps unsurprisingly, we’ve discovered it goes well with poultry. It’s also a great accompaniment to our Afternoon Tea, our lemon polenta cake and our festive Cream Tea!

November's Tea of the Month: Classic Royal Tea

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.
Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Classic Royal Tea

Classic Royal Blend certainly lives up to its name. Full bodied with a wonderful depth of flavour, Classic Royal harnesses toasty notes from the Darjeeling, true malty flavour from the Assam and a bright, lively flavour from the premium Ceylon tea, producing one of the most exquisite blends you'll ever taste.

A delightful tea that that’ll compliment many items from our menu. We recommend trying it with your cream tea of afternoon high tea.

Tea of the Month: Caramel Cream

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?

Caramel Cream

Enjoy the delicious melt in the mouth taste of butterscotch blended with the natural flavour of creamy caramel, a hint of vanilla and premium Ceylon black tea. A tea blend that can be enjoyed anytime, Caramel Cream is a favourite with many as an after dinner tea and works well with milk and sugar if desired.

For a perfect pairing, try with our Apple cake or for a gluten free option, our Apple and Almond.

Tea of the Month: Young Pu-erh

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

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What is it?

Young Pu’erh

This tea is classed as a young Pu-erh as it’s only one year old, however it has the wonderful earthy, musty flavour associated with many older Pu-erh black teas. Like wines, young Pu-erh's are considered less valuable than older teas (some five years or older), as indeed the taste of Pu-erh becomes more mellow with age.

Broken up from tea cakes which contain tea leaves that have been picked, rolled, withered in the hot sun and then steamed and pressed. It is the steaming process that generates the moisture that is responsible for the musty and earthy characteristics of the Pu-erh tea.

Tea of the Month - Ginger Root & Lemon

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Ginger Root & Lemon

Ginger Root and Lemon is a blend that literally is what is says. Packed with ginger root pieces and exquisite lemon pieces, your taste buds get a real tingle with every sip. Delicious, refreshing with an extra 'zing'!

Perfect for whether you’re feeling under the weather, the ginger root is a great anti inflammatory and contains anti-oxidants, while the lemon is a great source of vitamin C. Lemon is known for aiding digestion and improving the quality of your skin.

Tea of The Month - Iron Goddess Oolong

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Iron Goddess Oolong

Ti Kuan Yin Oolong tea is grown in the Fujian province in  China and has a number of wonderful, mythological tales surrounding its origin to be known as Iron Goddess of Mercy. As an Oolong, there are a number of grades and this premium Ti Kuan Yin yields a sweet taste with a fragrant  finish which makes it a very popular choice.

A light bodied tea with a slightly sweet and floral taste, Iron Goddess would go perfectly with one of our breakfast items as a great way to start the day.

Tea of the Month: Duchess Earl Grey

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits. 

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What is it?
Duchess Earl Grey

Dried lemon peels and orange pieces add a citrus twist to the traditional Earl Grey Tea, ,making it a fantastic alternative to savour and enjoy. High quality tea is used providing a wonderful piquant flavour that when combined with a quality bergamot oil and citrus flavours has a full bodied finish. Beautifully refreshing and certainly one we think the Duchess would have approved of. 

Try pairing this tea with a slice of Lemon and White Chocolate cake or Orange Layer cake, which compliments the citrus flavours beautifully. And remember if you’re gluten free, we have a delicious Lemon Polenta cake!

Tea of The Month: Lemongrass and Mint

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What is it?

Lemongrass and Mint

One of our more robust herbal teas, the distinctive ‘deep’ flavours of lemongrass, liquorice and mint make this highly restorative. Aromatic and slightly astringent—it’s a great germ killer! Lemongrass leaves and oil are used in medicines for a wide range of ailments from high blood pressure to rheumatism. When drunk regularly, its anti-hyperlipidaemic and anti-hypercholesteraemic properties support healthy cholesterol levels. Like most teas it’s high in antioxidants and flavonoids.

Unsurprisingly, given its use in Southeast Asian cuisine, this is an infusion which complements savoury dishes as well as all our deserts. However, scones are made for this tea irrespective of whether you order cheese or sweet with cream and jam, as it enhances the flavours of both. Order today and let us know which combination you like best!

Tea of the Month: Lapsang Souchong

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Lapsang Souchong

For those who like a smoke without the dangers…

Lapsang Souchong is as pungent as the finest Cuban cigar which makes it a firm favourite with gentlemen who like port and a good book. It’s also said that Lapsang helps strengthen your immunity, protecting you from the viruses that lead to colds and the flu.

 ‘Lapsang stirs at four, he lights his smoky

Cigarette that tastes of all things slow and smells

Od damp dark woods where pandas go

He lets its earthy fragrance speak for him

He lets the taste of black that’s lingering

Snuff out the bright and crazy of the day

His brand of lazy speaks of time to play’

Why not try this beautiful smoky tea? It accompanies our tasty rarebits and spicy dishes beautifully.

Tea of The Month: Matcha Genmaicha

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits. 

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Matcha Genmaicha

Matcha Genmaicha is called 'popcorn tea' because of the popped toasted brown rice that gives it a distinctively nutty and natural sweetness. 

It's a great tea to help us with all the post-Christmas health promises that we made for ourselves, as it's made up of high-grade Japanese Sencha leaves; which provide not only a great flavour but are also great for our health! Green tea has a higher level of antioxidants than black tea and even more than some vegetables!

Another great benefit is that Genmaicha has an active ingredient called theanine, which communicates with your brain and has a soothing, relaxation feeling...perfect to enjoy whilst indulging in some quiet 'me time' at Beatons. 

Tea of The Month: Winter Mulled Spice

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

What is it?
Winter Mulled Spice

If Christmas could be captured in one warm Beatons blend, Winter Mulled Spice is it!

Black tea and the scent of clove,

Warming and tempting sit by the stove,
Enjoy this restorative spice black tea, That tells you it’s time to feel all Christmassy!

This flavoured black tea comes from the mountains of Sri Lanka and Vietnam. It’s festive tones come from the cinnamon and cloves, subtly blended to give a warming robust tea to revive and restore. A perfect choice for cold winter days, perhaps unsurprisingly, we’ve discovered it goes well with poultry. It’s also a great accompaniment to Afternoon Tea, and our lemon polenta cake, so we invite you to enjoy a pot and let it infuse you with inspiration for your Christmas shopping.

                                                                                                                                          Emily Hoskins Jones                                                                                                                                     Engagement Quartermaster 

Tea of the Month: Herbal Harmony

Perfect for when you feel like giving your health an extra boost or your mind some piece, October's Tea of the Month is full of goodness.

This is a caffeine free, herbal infusion with the innumerable health benefits of nettle which include hypertension, inflammation and alleviating asthma symptoms. Liquorice is good for bronchial disorders. As for the cardamom? It's used as a breath freshener in India and is known to be great for 'the system'.

The sweetness of the liquorice and cardamom, balanced with the astringency of the nettle makes this a perfect match for our home-made cakes. Try is out with our signature carrot cake—which if you haven't tried before—is and absolute must! It’s a great digestive after enjoying a light lunch too.

A trio of herbs this month fill our kettle

Liquorice for chests and that panacea, nettle

Cardamom too—astringent and clean

A harmonious blend—see what we mean?!

                                                                                  -Emily Hoskins Jones, Engagement Quartermaster  

Tea of The Month: Fruit and Blossom Rooibos

September's Tea of the Month is a personal favourite of mine and one that I don't think gets enough praise. Luxury Rooibos combined with a medley of fruit and herbs creates a tea that's full of floral character and wonderfully mellow. The light perfume of fresh Lavender mingles with the sweet Rooibos and fruits to provide lingering moments of pleasure with every cup.

This caffeine free tea is a must to try, it will help you to detox and feel relaxed and well rested.

It has been described as bringing contentment and inspiration, so all of you who are in need of being inspired and feeling content, why not taste this beautiful blend.Perfect to enjoy whilst relaxing in our elegant Tearooms, pair it with our carrot cake for an extra treat!

           Emily, Engagement Quartermaster

Tea of The Month: Malibu Dream

The tastes of coconut, pineapple and rosehip combine to create this holiday-flavoured fruit tea packed with amino acids for optimal protein absorption. Coconut is one of those tooth-friendly foods too - it's full of threonine which not only supports healthy tooth enamel but speeds up wound healing. But putting healthy benefits aside...

This is a tea that's a drink in disguise -

A cocktail, a summer delight for your eyes

A caffeine free mix - a pina colada

Which steeps you in summer and fuels your ardour!

Ever tried an iced tea? This is the moment since Malibu Dream delivers an alcohol-free pina colada to your table - anytime!

Why not try it with a piece of shortbread or Gluten and dairy-free polenta cake to put you in the holiday mood?  And don't forget to have a browse on the bookshelves for some equally tasting reading!

Tea of The Month: Mr Smooth of the tea menu...

What is it?

Zesty Lemon Rooisbos

Our Mr Smooth of the tea menu! Zesty Lemon Rooibos is a herbal tea (meaning it's caffeine free) with key elements being the finest Rooibos and lemon. Invigorating yet sweet, Zesty Lemon Rooibos has the silkiness of red bush and the citrus kick of lemons.

Rooibos comes from the Aspalathus linearis plant growing in South Africa so it isn't actually a tea. It's probably called red bush tea on account of its striking colour when brewed - see the rich red when it pours!

Rooibos (pronounced 'Roy-ee-boss') helps you chill - it's reputed to help with insomnia.  Health wise, being low in tannins means it's one for asthma and eczema sufferers, and contains the rare antioxidant aspalathin boosting insulin secretion to ward off Diabetes type II! 

Great hot or iced, its flavour marries particularly well with nuts. Why not add a slice of  our gluten and dairy-free Orange & Almond or Apple & Almond Cakes to accompany it? 

Tea of The Month: A Chinese tea with lightly sweet floral tones...

What is it?

White Peony

Also known as Pai Mu Tan or Bai Mu Dan, White Peony is a sweet, mild Chinese tea made from unopened tea buds, as well as one or two of the newest leaves that sprout.  White Peony  Tea has a refreshing yet mellow and almost earthy flavour with highlights of a lightly sweet and smooth floral tone. Although not a caffeine free tea, this tea is still very beneficial to us as it contains very high levels of antioxidants, great for cleansing our system.

the silver of the dawn is rising in my chest
allowing each new bud (unborn and sweet)-
that's picked before the sun moves west
before the pickers dare to stop and eat-
to purify my mind, my heart, my blood
so when I meet the day I’m at my best

If you are trying to be healthier this month why not pair it with something off our Elegant Options menu?

Tea of The Month: A tea the Duchess would approve of...

What is it?

Duchess Earl Grey

Dried lemon peels and orange pieces add as citrus twist to the traditional Earl Grey Tea, making it a fantastic alternative to savour and enjoy. High quality tea is used, providing a wonderful piquant flavour that when combines with a quality bergamot oil and citrus flavours has a full bodied finish. Beautifully refreshing and certainly one we think the Duchess would approve of.   

Earl Grey slowly turns to his Duchess

Her fragrance – citrus – he concludes is nothing less

Than English with the tang of Persian lemon to kiss

The tongue with its distinctiveness

It needs no muddying with milk, this tea

Needs nothing but to sit in gracious company!

Try pairing this tea with a slice of  Lemon and White Chocolate Cake or Orange Layer Cake, which compliments the citrus flavour beautifully. And remember if you’re gluten free we have a delicious Lemon Polenta cake.

Why don't you come on in to one of the tearooms to give this delicious tea a try with a slice of cake?