Rivers & Roads Cafe

Earl grey is a British tea classic and the most popular tea of the western world. this citrus-scented blend dates back to the 19th century Sino-British trade of opium, tea, silk and porcelain. Our bestselling organic earl grey blends bold-flavored Yunnan Dian hong harvested from antique tea trees with natural bergamot citrus from southern Italy.

A specially baked tea made to order each spring and winter. Tae guan yin is known as iron goddess of mercy and is the most famous oolong. our special grade of this tea is hand-harvested from the soft stem wu-yi tea bush cultivar that is descended from the original tea bushes introduced to Taiwan from Fujian in the 19th century. Made according to the traditional tae guan yin oxidation and bamboo coal baking techniques developed in china’s Fujian province, our iron goddess of mercy is a special treat for oolong lovers.

Jasmine tea is the most popular flower-scented tea in east Asia, enjoyed throughout the day and as an uplifting after-meal tea. this tea’s deliciously sweet floral aroma is created through an artisanal tea scenting process. jasmine blossoms, collected at their peak season, are repeatedly mixed amongst tea leaves and removed only after imparting their fragrance deeply into the tea.

White peony (bai mu dan) is the most common style of traditional white tea and consists of two leaves and a silvery bud. Gentle processing and a unique withering process result in an amber-orange infusion with low astringency, weighty mouthfeel and a mild flavor that pairs well with most foods.

Chamomile blossoms have a mildly sweet and fruity flavor with a soothing floral aroma. Chamomile is often served with honey and lemon.

Hibiscus is cultivated and consumed throughout the tropics, from the caribbean, to the African Sahel region, to Southeast Asia. Its flowers provide a deep red infusion with a tangy, tropical fruit flavor suggesting citrus, cranberry and pomegranate. Delicious hot or iced, hibiscus berry cools and refreshes with a character similar to sangria and fruit punch. luscious rose-hips and succulent berries complement this wonderfully rejuvenating and juicy hibiscus blend.