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At the Courtyard Gardens and Tea Rooms we offer the discerning tea drinker what is probably the widest range of teas, tisanes and flavoured infusions in Poole. Wherever possible we source our tea locally, ethically and organically. We have 4 main suppliers, 3 of which are based in Dorset (Blendings, Clipper and Wan Ling), and each know exactly where and how their teas are grown and who by. Our 4th supplier is the Tregothnan estate in Cornwall, where they actually grow the tea on their own estate (The only one in Western Europe). We are able to provide some teas in either bag or loose leaf format. The options are detailed in the menu section. We also have a wide variety of more exotic teas which have been sourced worldwide, but particularly in the Far East, and we have a wide range of Chinese and Japanese tea along with a selection of others from Malaya, Indonesia and Singapore. 

To complete your tea experience we also have various milk, sugar and sweetner options.

We are able to serve your tea in a variety of ways, as you wish. Your tea will always be served in a pot with a choice of cup or mug. If you wish to have it served directly in a mug, let us know.

A Japanese cast iron teapot 

Our teapots come in all manner of sizes, shapes and materials, including Pottery, Porcelain, China, Glass, Stainless steel, Cast Iron and Silver.

All tea derived drink prices are based on the number of bags or quantity of loose tea used. You may have as much hot water and milk as you wish � just ask at any time. Teas will normally be served bag �in� at the table. If you wish to have your water and tea presented separately, please let us know when you place your order. Loose leaf teas will always be in the pot with water when served, however we can also serve loose tea in an infuser directly in a cup or mug if preferred.

Interesting pot with spout at 90� to the handle

We have an index available with pictures of all of our current range of pots, so if you have a particular favourite, or want to choose something interesting or a little different please feel free to ask to see it.

 Delightful pot and cup combination 

Milk

Most Black and Flavoured teas will be served with cool Semi-skimmed milk unless requested otherwise. We also have :

Full fat milk
Skimmed milk
Lactose free (Semi-skimmed)

Black teas 

Black tea is generally regarded as �normal� tea and is made from the oxidised leaves of the Tea bush (Camelia Sinensis). 

Courtyard �House� tea
(Blendings PF1 Single estate Kenya tea. A strong but fragrant tea). 

130

Yorkshire tea
(Taylors of Harrogate) A good Northern cuppa !

140

Decaffeinated
(Clipper Organic and Freetrade)

140

Assam
(Blendings GBOP Single estate, rich, full bodied flavour)

150

Ceylon
(Blendings BOP Single estate delicately flavoured tea)

150

Darjeeling
(Blendings TGFOP Single estate tea with muscatel overtones)

150

Malayan - Cameron Highlands
(BOH, Estate tea from the 'cool' highlands of the Malayan peninsula)
A bright, fine flavoured tea. Loose leaf or teabags. Rarely found in the UK.

150

Green teas

Green tea is made from the unoxidised leaves of the Tea bush, has a more subtle flavour and is generally served without milk.

Courtyard �House� green
(Clipper, Organic and Fairtrade)

150

 Formosa Oolong � semi oxidised
(Blendings loose leaf or Dilmah Teabags. A very pleasant tea with a slightly peachy aftertaste)

160

Flavoured teas

Flavoured teas are made from regular black tea with a little something added 

Earl Grey
(Blendings, loose leaf infused with Bergamot oil) 

150

China Jasmine
(Blendings Semi-green China tea with jasmine flowers)

150

Lapsang Souchong
(Blendings strong and smooth tea with a distinct smokey flavour)

160

Russian Caravan
(Courtyard own blend of Blendings Chinese Keemun, Oolong and Lapsang Souchong. A smooth tea with a slightly smokey yet fragrant aroma)

160

Indian Chai
(Black tea flavoured with a blend of warming spices)

160

Tisanes

Tisanes are infusions that are made from anything other than tea. 

Rooibos
(A fresh, tasty, leafy brew made with leaves from the redbush (Aspalathus Linearis) grown exclusively in South Africa)
Blendings Loose leaf or Tick-Tock brand Tea-bags. Caffeine free

150

Chrysanthemum
(Entirely consisting of whole Chrystanthemum flowers. Beautiful and fragrant. Generally
served with a pinch of sugar. Caffeine free.

150