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The Tea Leaf

Tea Room and Coffee Shop$$$$

South Side, Waltham

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The Tea Leaf

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The Tea Room

Our quaint tea room is the perfect setting for a cup or pot of your favorite tea or perhaps to discover a new one! We offer several tea brands and blends as well as fruit and herbal tisanes. Art prints and teacups adorn the soft peach walls and fresh flowers or candles grace each table creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our unique porcelain and china teacups and teapots are often the topic of conversation. We offer an extensive menu featuring our popular "Afternoon Tea"(reservations required), a traditional, three-course affair. We invite you to browse our menu below.

Cream Tea

Scone of your choice served warm with devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserves, and pot of tea. select from our tea menu.

Peanut Butter

Italian‎ chocolate and hazelnut spread with jelly and or marshmallow fluff. choice of white or wheat bread. assorted sweets. served with choice of children’s (fruit) tea or hot chocolate.

Afternoon Tea (Low tea)

Scone of your choice served warm with devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserves, assorted tea sandwiches (savories) , mini quiche garnished with vegetarian caviar, assorted sweets, and pot of tea. select from our tea menu.

Light Tea

Sscone of your choice served warm with devonshire cream and strawberry preserves, assorted sweets and pot of tea. select from our tea menu.

Nutella

Italian chocolate and hazelnut spread with jelly and or marshmallow fluff. choice of white or wheat bread. assorted sweets. served with choice of children’s (fruit) tea or hot chocolate.

Beverages‎

We can not offer Chai Latte for group functions

Tea

Hot Chocolate

Iced Tea

Chai Latte

Milk

Chilled Smoothie

A La Carte Menu‎

Scone

Served warm with devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserves

Blueberry

Carrot

Crumpets

Quiche

Spinach and Mushroom

Sandwich

Served with potato chips and pickle

Fruit Muffin

Cranberry

English Muffin

Soup du jour

Broccoli and Cheese

Crustless Bacon and Feta

Sandwich

With potato chips and pickle

Desserts/Sweets‎

Gingerbread

Served warm and dusted with confectioners’ sugar and topped with whipped cream

Assorted Sweets

Biscotti

Fruit-Filled Crepe

Dusted with confectioners’ sugar and topped with whipped cream

Desserts/Sweets‎: Desserts of the Day

Gelato

Mochi

Sorbet

Tea Menu‎: Black

English Breakfast

This china black takes milk and sugar well. the perfect way to begin a hectic day!

Darjeeling

The‎ “queen of teas”. lighter than a breakfast blend, making it a wonderful afternoon tea

Earl Grey

A blend of black teas beautifully balanced with refreshing citrus bergamot

Moroccan Mint

A wonderfully invigorating spearmint tea, highly scented and a soothing digestif

Lapsang Souchong

An ancient and much loved tea from china. leaves are dried over smoky pine fires, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor. Great when you want a change of pace

Peaches and Ginger

The flavor of fresh peaches with a hint of ginger

Chocolate

A luxurious blend of chocolate and quality black tea

Irish Breakfast

This‎ 100% assam will give your morning a powerful start. takes milk and sugar well

Palm Court

The same light and elegant blend served at the palm restaurant at the plaza hotel

Vanilla

The natural sweetness and rich flavor makes this an irresistible delight

Chai

Combines assam, freshly ground cardamom, and spices to create a hauntingly subtle spiced blend

Blueberry

A delicate gourmet ceylon black tea with naturally fragrant blueberry extracts

Apricot

An elegant tea with the warm, almost nutty flavor of apricot predominating

Chocolate Mint

A luxurious blend of chocolate and quality black tea

Tea Menu‎: Oolong

Formosa Oolong

This toasty-style of brown oolong is light in body with a slight peach flavor

Pomegranate Oolong

Ti quan Yin infused with pomegranate

Ginger’s Oolong

Formosa oolong spiced with ginger

Jasmine

Made from pouchong, slightly browner than green tea. Jasmine flowers produce a fragrant brew

Tea Menu‎: Green

Citron

Green bancha tea leaves carefully blended with orange oil and marigold flowers

Sencha

The japanese drink sencha daily. You may find it to be a very approachable green tea

Jane’s Garden

A blend of bancha and rosebuds make this a truly romantic blend

Bangkok

A combination of green tea, lemongrass, coconut and ginger

Tea Menu‎: White

Mutan White

Very light in color and body with a subtle, sweet flavor

Wedding Tea

Combines a delightful white tea with delicate rose petals

Tea Menu‎: Fruit & Herbal Tisanes Caffeine Free

Bermuda Blend

Hibiscus‎ flowers, naturally rich in vitamin c, this ruby-red liquor is tart and refreshing

Chamomile

A soothing, calming tisane perfect for afternoon or evening

Lemon

Brisk yet relaxing lemon flavor

Raspberry

A mixture of Rosehips, hibiscus and raspberry leaves produces a great tasting tea

Rooibos

Caffeine free, South African “Redbush”, rich in vitamin c, minerals, proteins and anti-oxidants

Peppermint

Brisk and rejuvenating, great when you need a lift without caffeine

Strawberry Kiwi

Slightly‎ tart and very refreshing. perfect hot or iced!

Mini‎ scones served with our own fresh whipped cream and strawberry fruit preserves, tea sandwich of peanut butter or nutella (Italian chocolate and hazelnut spread) with jelly and/or marshmallow fluff (choice of white or wheat bread) , assorted sweets. Served with choice of childrens (fruit) tea or hot chocolate.

Beverages‎

We can not offer chai latte for group functions

Tea

By the cup, small pot or large pot

Coffee

Cup or small pot

Chocolate Milk

Glass

Iced Tea

Tea

Chai latte. Cup, small pot or large pot

Hot Chocolate

Cup, small pot or large pot

Milk

Glass

Chilled Smoothie

Seasonal)

A La Carte‎

Scones

Served warm with our own fresh whipped cream and strawberry preserves

English Muffin or Crumpets

Quiche

Broccoli‎ and cheese. Spinach and mushroom

Garden Salad

Full or side salad of crisp romaine lettuce with tomato

Sliced Apple and Cheese Served with Crackers

Fruit Muffin

Soup Du Jour

Cup‎ or bowl

Sandwich

White or wheat bread and served with sliced apple or potato chips and pickle

Combo

Quiche or sandwich with cup of soup or side salad

Desserts/Sweets‎

Gingerbread (Seasonal)

Served warm and dusted with confectioners sugar and topped w/whipped cream

Biscotti

Gelato / Sorbet / Mochi

Seasonal

Assorted Sweets

Dessert of the Week

Tea‎: Black

English Breakfast

This china black takes milk and sugar well. The perfect way to begin a hectic day!

Darjeeling

The “queen of teas”. Lighter than a breakfast blend, making it a wonderful afternoon tea

Earl Grey

A blend of black teas beautifully balanced with refreshing citrus bergamot

Moroccan Mint

A wonderfully invigorating spearmint tea, highly scented and a soothing digestif

Lapsang Souchong

An ancient and much loved tea from china. Leaves are dried over smoky pine fires, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor. Great when you want a change of pace

Peaches and Ginger

The flavor of fresh peaches with a hint of ginger

Chocolate

A luxurious blend of chocolate and quality black tea

Irish Breakfast

This 100% assam will give your morning a powerful start. Takes milk and sugar well

Palm Court

The same light and elegant blend served at the palm restaurant at the plaza hotel

Vanilla

The natural sweetness and rich flavor makes this an irresistible delight

Chai

Combines assam, freshly ground cardamom, and spices to create a hauntingly subtle spiced blend add milk and sugar or honey for a truly exotic treat. *We can not offer chai latte for group functions

Blueberry

A delicate gourmet ceylon black tea with naturally fragrant blueberry extracts

Apricot

An elegant tea with the warm, almost nutty flavor of apricot predominating

Chocolate Mint

A luxurious blend of chocolate and quality black tea

Tea‎: Oolong

Formosa Oolong

This toasty-style of brown oolong is light in body with a slight peach flavor

Pomegranate Oolong

Ti‎ Quan yin infused with pomegranate

Ginger's Oolong

Formosa oolong spiced with ginger

Jasmine

Made from Pouchong, slightly browner than green tea. Jasmine flowers produce a fragrant brew

Tea‎: Green

Citron

Green Bancha tea leaves carefully blended with orange oil and marigold flowers

Sencha

The japanese drink sencha daily. You may find it to be a very approachable green tea

Jane's Garden

A blend of Bancha and rosebuds make this a truly romantic blend

Bangkok

A‎ combination of green tea, lemon grass, coconut and ginger

Tea‎: White

Mutan White

Very light in color and body with a subtle, sweet flavor

Fruit and Herbal Tisanes

Caffeine free

Rooibos

Caffeine‎ free, south African “redbush”, rich in vitamin c, minerals, proteins and anti-oxidants

Peppermint

Brisk and rejuvenating, great when you need a lift without caffeine

Strawberry/Kiwi

Slightly tart and very refreshing. Perfect hot or iced!

Wedding Tea

Combines a delightful white tea with delicate rose petals

Bermuda Blend

Hibiscus flowers, naturally rich in vitamin c, this ruby-red liquor is tart and refreshing

Chamomile

A soothing, calming tisane perfect for afternoon or evening

Lemon

Brisk yet relaxing lemon flavor

Raspberry

A‎ mixture of rose hips, hibiscus and raspberry leaves produces a great tasting tea

Beverages

Tea ~ by the Cup, Small Pot or Large Pot

Tea ~ *chai latte ~ cup, small pot or large pot coffee ~ cup or small pot hot chocolate ~ cup, small pot or large pot chocolate milk ~ glass milk ~ glass iced tea chilled smoothie (seasonal) *we can not offer chai latte for group functions

Scones ~ Served Warm with Our Own Fresh Whipped Cream and Strawberry Preserves

Fruit muffin english muffin or crumpets soup du jour ~ cup or bowl quiche ~ broccoli and cheese ~ spinach and mushroom sandwich ~ white or wheat bread and served with sliced apple or potato chips and pickle garden salad ~ full or side salad of crisp romaine lettuce with tomato **combo ~ quiche or sandwich with cup of soup or side salad sliced apple and cheese served with crackers

Tea Menu

English Breakfast ~ This China Black Takes Milk and Sugar Well. The Perfect Way to Begin a Hectic Day!

Darjeeling ~ the “Queen of Teas”. Lighter Than a Breakfast Blend, Making It a Wonderful Afternoon Tea

Earl Grey ~ a Blend of Black Teas Beautifully Balanced with Refreshing Citrus Bergamot

Moroccan Mint ~ a Wonderfully Invigorating Spearmint Tea, Highly Scented and a Soothing Digestif

Lapsang Souchong ~ an Ancient and Much Loved Tea From China. Leaves Are Dried Over Smoky Pine Fires, Giving It a Distinctive Smoky Flavor. Great When You Want a Change of Pace

Peaches and Ginger ~ the Flavor of Fresh Peaches with a Hint of Ginger

Chocolate ~ a Luxurious Blend of Chocolate and Quality Black Tea

Oolong

Ginger's Oolong ~ Formosa Oolong Spiced with Ginger

Jasmine ~ Made From Pouchong, Slightly Browner Than Green Tea. Jasmine Flowers Produce a Fragrant Brew

Citron ~ Green Bancha Tea Leaves Carefully Blended with Orange Oil and Marigold Flowers

Sencha ~ the Japanese Drink Sencha Daily. You May Find It to Be a Very Approachable Green Tea

White

Wedding Tea ~ Combines a Delightful White Tea with Delicate Rose Petals

Bermuda Blend ~ Hibiscus Flowers, Naturally Rich in Vitamin C, This Ruby-Red Liquor Is Tart and Refreshing

Chamomile ~ a Soothing, Calming Tisane Perfect for Afternoon or Evening

Lemon ~ Brisk Yet Relaxing Lemon Flavor

Raspberry ~ a Mixture of Rosehips, Hibiscus and Raspberry Leaves Produces a Great Tasting Tea

A La Carte Menu

Desserts/Sweets

Gingerbread (seasonal) ~ served warm and dusted with confectionersõ sugar and topped w/whipped cream assorted sweets biscotti dessert of the week gelato ~ sorbet ~ mochi (seasonal)

Black

Irish Breakfast ~ This 100% Assam Will Give Your Morning a Powerful Start. Takes Milk and Sugar Well

Palm Court ~ the Same Light and Elegant Blend Served at the Palm Restaurant at the Plaza Hotel

Vanilla ~ the Natural Sweetness and Rich Flavor Makes This an Irresistible Delight

Chai ~ Combines Assam, Freshly Ground Cardamom, and Spices to Create a Hauntingly Subtle Spiced Blend Add Milk and Sugar or Honey for a Truly Exotic Treat. *We Can Not Offer Chai Latte for Group Functions

Blueberry ~ a Delicate Gourmet Ceylon Black Tea with Naturally Fragrant Blueberry Extracts

Apricot ~ an Elegant Tea with the Warm, Almost Nutty Flavor of Apricot Predominating

Chocolate Mint~ a Luxurious Blend of Chocolate and Quality Black Tea

Formosa Oolong ~ This Toasty-Style of Brown Oolong Is Light in Body with a Slight Peach Flavor

Pomegranate Oolong ~ Ti Quan Yin Infused with Pomegranate

Green

Jane's Garden ~ a Blend of Bancha and Rosebuds Make This a Truly Romantic Blend

Bangkok ~ a Combination of Green Tea, Lemongrass, Coconut and Ginger

Mutan White ~ Very Light in Color and Body with a Subtle, Sweet Flavor

Fruit and Herbal Tisanes ~ Caffeine Free

Rooibos ~ Caffeine Free, South African “Redbush”, Rich in Vitamin C, Minerals, Proteins and Anti-Oxidants

Peppermint ~ Brisk and Rejuvenating, Great When You Need a Lift Without Caffeine