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SIP. RELAX. REPEAT.

At The Royal Tea Room, we believe that a perfect cup of tea can truly make your day. Our tea is proudly sourced from Harney & Sons, an American family-owned tea company founded in 1983. We receive our tea loose, and carefully hand-bag each tea here in-house for freshness and quality. 

Tea Menu as of January 25, 2026

Scroll below for in-depth descriptions of each delicious tea!

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The ROYAL TEA ROOM // Tea menu

English Breakfast

English Breakfast

English Breakfast

 There are many versions of English Breakfast tea. Harney & Sons has an ancient pedigree. Researchers have traced its heritage back to the black tea the English drank regularly in the 1800's. It is, simply, China Black 100% Keemun. 


Ingredients: 

Black tea


Aroma:  
There is a toasty aroma.


Flavors:

Straightforward and mellow with hints of toast and honey. Strong and simple.


 Body:

Medium-to-full-bodied


Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Irish Breakfast

English Breakfast

English Breakfast

 This tea recalls a time when the teas came from Assam, not Africa, and were small broken leaves, not CTC pellets. So this is a simple tea that can handle milk and sugar well. 100% Assam. 


Ingredients: 

Black tea


Aroma:

This has some of the malty aromas found in other Assams. However, since it is a smaller tea and there are no tips, the aromas seem to be muted.


Flavor: 

 This is usually served with milk and sugar, so the flavors harmonize well with them. There are subtle notes of roast malt. 

 
Body:

Full-bodied. This has very good body. It is usually served with milk. Of course, the Irish would have it no other way. 


 Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated 


Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Tower of London

This tea is perhaps the most famous tea in the world, originally inspired by the British Prime Minister, Earl Grey. There are as many different versions of Earl Grey as there are tea companies. This blend uses tea from India and China, blended with natural oil of bergamot.


Ingredients:

Black tea, oolong tea, bergamot oil. Contains natural flavors.
 

Aroma: 

 The lemony aroma of bergamot from Italy comes through clearly. 


Flavor: 

 In the later decades of the British Empire, citrus flavors became synonymous with Earl Grey Tea. This tea is true to that heritage. It can be enjoyed on its own or with milk and sugar.


Body: 

 Medium-bodied, lightened by the addition of oolong tea


Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated 

(also available in decaf)

Tower of London

Tower of London

Tower of London

 Tower of London Blend is reminiscent of Elizabethan preserves, flavorful and tempting. Stirred with Chinese black teas with pieces of dried stone fruit, then finish the blend with oil of bergamot and honey flavor


History: The Tower of London, known officially as His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest, and   built as a secure fortress and a symbol of royal power. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.  The Tower of London stands as a testament to manual craftsmanship, built with enduring Kentish ragstones quarried in England.


The Crown Jewels are preserved at the Tower of London.


 Ingredients: 

Black tea, oolong tea, vanilla, black currant, caramel flavors, bergamot oil, honey flavor. Contains natural flavors.


Aroma:
A wonderfully refreshing tea with fruity aromas, vanilla, and undertones of honey


Flavor:

  This tea is complicated, like the Tower itself. It has flavors similar to Earl Grey, Vanilla and Black Currant. There is also a nice touch of honey


Body:

 Medium-to-strong-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

Celebration Tea

Tower of London

Celebration Tea

Based on traditional English flavors, this is an irresistible blend for a special occasion.


  Ingredients:

 Black tea, apricot pieces, passion plum flavor, apricot flavor, blue cornflowers, hazelnut flavor, cinnamon spice flavor. Contains natural flavors.


Aroma:
Spice and fruits


Flavor:  
Apricot, hazelnut, cinnamon, and spice


Body:

Medium-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

  Caffeinated

Japanese Sencha

Tower of London

Celebration Tea

The Kaburagi family has sold to Americans for over 110 years. They are well known in Tokyo and throughout Japan as a pre-eminent supplier of tea. They supply this pleasant Sencha from central Shizuoka. It is a pleasant and approachable green tea.


 Ingredients:

Green tea 


Aroma:

Pleasant spinachy notes, with slight roast flavors that are similar to toasted bread


Flavor:

 This is a very pleasant green tea with mild vegetal flavors with light accents of citrus and toast


Body:

 Medium-bodied. As a mid-season Sencha, this green tea has good levels of amino acids and more body than most green teas


 Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Indigo Tea

Indigo Tea

Indigo Tea

Vibrant and full of crisp, fruity flavors, our caffeine free Indigo Punch combines the delicate tang of rose hips and apple pieces. The earthy tones of the gorgeous Butterfly Pea Flower make this a unique blend. Bright lemongrass, lemon peel, and vivid raspberry round out this beautiful brew, along with natural honey flavor for a touch of sweetness.


  Ingredients:

Apple pieces, rose hips, butterfly pea flower, lemon peel, lemongrass, raspberry flavors and honey flavor. Contains natural flavors.


Aroma:
Raspberry, citrus, and honey


Flavor:  
Raspberry, citrus, and honey


Body:

Medium-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

Jasmine

Indigo Tea

Indigo Tea

Flavoring teas with Jasmine flowers is an ancient Chinese tradition. The base of this Jasmine is a Pouchong tea, which is slightly browner than green tea. Fresh jasmine flowers have been added to create a delicate and fragrant brew.  This tea comes from northern Fujian Province. 


 Ingredients:

Green tea


Aroma:
Over the vegetal base, there is a strong Jasmine flower aroma


Flavor:  
The floral flavors of Jasmine are very present


Body:

Medium-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

Birthday

Indigo Tea

Birthday

 Birthday Tea combines luscious fruit and berry flavors with flowers and brews a beautiful crimson-colored cup of tea. Worthy of your special day.


 Ingredients:

 Rosehips, hibiscus, decaffeinated black tea, spearmint, raspberry flavor, blueberry flavor, pomegranate flavor, marigold, cornflowers, peppermint, vanilla flavor.


Aroma:
 The fruity aromas welcome you to the celebration!


Flavor:
The party continues while you enjoy the bold fruity flavors!


Body:

 Light-bodied, given the decaffeinated tea and herbs. 


 Caffeine Level:

  Decaffeinated

Black Cask Bourbon

Black Cask Bourbon

Black Cask Bourbon

 Black Cask Bourbon is a combination of the full body and intense aromas of black tea with the rich flavors of finely aged bourbon. The result is simple and stunning: prominent bourbon notes of vanilla, caramel, and smoky oak cask layered atop a smoky black tea base. Perfect for sipping slow and steady, as a bourbon should be. 


  Ingredients:

 Black tea, Lapsang Souchong, bourbon flavor.


Aroma:
Smoky and sweet. 


Flavor:
Peat and vanilla-oak.


Body:
Medium-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Boston

Black Cask Bourbon

Black Cask Bourbon

A flavorful blend of black tea, cranberry, and almond flavors. Boston Tea was inspired by the famous bogs south of New England's "city on a hill." Like other Back Bay pastimes, it's acquired an ardent group of admirers. 


  Ingredients:

    Black tea, natural cranberry flavor, natural vanilla flavor, almond flavor.


Aroma:
This tea has hints of vanilla, almond, and a more predominant aroma of cranberry. 


Flavor:  
  Like the aroma, this tea has fruity and nutty flavors of almond, vanilla, and cranberry.


Body:
Medium-bodied


 Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Yellow & Blue

Black Cask Bourbon

Yellow & Blue

 Yellow & Blue herbal blend is a floral rapture of taste, color, and texture. It combines chamomile, lavender, and cornflowers in a tisane that is beautiful to look at and delicious to drink.

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10% of the purchase of Yellow & Blue went to support Razom via Harney & Sons.


Razom for Ukraine (Razom) is a leading US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of supporting a democratic and prosperous Ukraine. With a robust international network of volunteers and partners, Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, provides humanitarian aid and administers programs and services focused on health, advocacy, civil society, and culture.


  Ingredients:

     Chamomile, lavender, cornflowers.


Aroma:  
This blend combines the mellow aroma of chamomile with the flowery aroma of lavender. 


Flavor:    
A very mellow and smooth herbal, the chamomile and lavender are not overwhelming but are still very prominent. 


Body:
Light-bodied 


 Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

Raspberry Mojito

Venetian Tiramisu

Venetian Tiramisu

    Raspberry Mojito offers a refreshing, caffeine-free brew full of bright, fruity notes. Flavors of juicy raspberry mingle on the palate with tangy, almost tart hibiscus and sweet apple, plus a squeeze of tart lime and eye-opening fresh mint. The result is a unique blend that’s equally refreshing. 


Ingredients:

   Hibiscus, rosehips, apple pieces, rum flavor, spearmint, raspberry flavor.


Aroma:
Sweet, fruity, and with a hint of mint.


Flavors:
 Sweet fruits, rum, and a hint of mint.


 Body:

  Medium bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

Venetian Tiramisu

Venetian Tiramisu

Venetian Tiramisu

Indulge your senses in the flavors of Venetian Tiramisu tea. Evocative and romantic, each cup begins with a blend of delicately floral Mutan White tea and toasty Japanese Hojicha. Swirling flavors of cocoa and vanilla layer throughout the tea, accented with cocoa nibs and just a hint of brandy flavor. The result is a shimmering, deliciously complex infusion that summons up visions of Venice with every sip.


Ingredients:

     White tea, Hojicha, cocoa flavor, vanilla flavor, cocao nibs, brandy flavor.


Aroma:
  Notes of cacao and espresso dominate, with a hint of brandy.


Flavors:
   The vanilla shines in the cup, sitting atop mellow cacao notes.


 Body:

  Light-bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

Salted Carmel

Venetian Tiramisu

Salted Carmel

Indulge in the luxurious experience of salted caramel black tea. This exceptional blend features a black tea base delicately infused with golden caramel flavor and a subtle hint of Himalayan salt. 


Ingredients:

     Black tea, natural caramel flavor, Himalayan salt, and natural vanilla flavor.


Aroma:
 Sweet caramel.


Flavors:
Sweet caramel is tempered with Himalayan salt.


 Body:

 Medium-bodied


Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Chamomile Tea

Ginger Liquorice

Chamomile Tea

Drinking the liquor from the chamomile flower is very ancient and widespread in many cultures. It is grown in Europe and Mexico, but this tea is sourced from flowers grown in Egypt.


Ingredients:

   Egyptian chamomile.


Aroma:
 A light floral smell with a subtle smell of apples.


Flavors:
  Very subtle apple flavors can be found in this mellow Chamomile. 


 Body:

   Light-bodied, nice for a caffeine-free herbal.


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

SoHo Blend

Ginger Liquorice

Chamomile Tea

 In November 2015, Harney & Sons' SoHo flagship store celebrated its fifth year at 433 Broome Street! Harney & Sons Marketing Director, Emeric Harney, created this beautiful black tea blend to celebrate the store's grand opening back in 2010.


Ingredients:

   Black tea, chocolate flavor, coconut flavor, amaranth petals, vanilla flavor.


Aroma:
    A delicate scent of coconut and vanilla, with a hint of chocolate. It is tropical and sweet-smelling!


Flavors:
   This tea has tropical and sweet flavors, like eating a coconut candy. Vanilla and chocolate flavors complement the coconut.


 Body:

  Medium-bodied


Caffeine Level:

  Caffeinated

Ginger Liquorice

Ginger Liquorice

Ginger Liquorice

 Spicy, fair-bodied ginger and sweet notes of soothing liquorice play against one another for a simple yet elegant palate. Caffeine-free and full of delightful flavors, this brew makes a wonderful cleanser after a long day or a post-lunch soother.


Ingredients:

  Ginger root, liquorice root.


Aroma:
     
This herbal smells strongly of ginger and liquorice, almost spicy.


Flavors:
    A delicious brew that coats the throat with sweet flavors of liquorice nicely balances the spiciness of the ginger.


 Body:

  Medium-bodied


Caffeine Level:

   Caffeine-free

Blush & Citrus

Blush & Citrus

Blush & Citrus

Blush & Citrus (formerly known as Mother's Day) is a beautiful and refreshing caffeine-free herbal blend created in honor of all mothers.  


Ingredients:

    Rose petals, chamomile flowers, cornflowers, orange peel, natural orange flavor.


Aroma:
   A definite floral aroma mixed with the smell of chamomile. 


Flavors:
    Subtle flavors of rose and citrus combine with mellow chamomile. 


 Body:

Light-bodied, very light. 


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

Apricot

Blush & Citrus

Blush & Citrus

Apricot is an elegant black tea enhanced by the warm, almost nutty flavor of apricot.


Ingredients:

 Chinese black tea, apricot pieces, apricot flavor.


Aroma:
Apricot tea has a sweet, fruity aroma.


Flavors:
     A sweet and fruity tea with a strong apricot flavor.


 Body:

  Medium-bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

Cherry Blossom

Blush & Citrus

Hot Apple Spice

Cherry Blossom is a blend of green teas and the vibrant flavor of plump, fragrant cherries. It's like a springtime awakening of the senses. 


Ingredients:

 Green tea, cherry flavor, vanilla flavor. Contains natural flavors.


Aroma:
 Reminiscent of the first cherry blossoms of spring, cherry is the prominent aroma of this tea.


Flavors:
      Cherry is the most noticeable flavor of this tea.


 Body:

  Light-bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated


Hot Apple Spice

New England Breakfast

Hot Apple Spice

 This bright, autumnal blend bursts with the sweetness of apples ripened in the orchard. Along with cinnamon, orange peel, and ground cloves, this black tea results in a sweet, warming brew with just the right amount of spice.


Ingredients:

 Black tea, orange peel, cinnamon flavor, ground cinnamon, apple pieces, apple flavor, cinnamon pieces, ground cloves.


Aroma:
  Spicy, sweet apples.


Flavors:   
Spiced apples.


 Body:
Medium-bodied 


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated


New England Breakfast

New England Breakfast

New England Breakfast

  An American homage to the classic Breakfast Tea, our New England Breakfast begins with a base of strong, bright-tasting black tea. Next, the tea is infused with rich maple, creating a distinctly New England brew that’s creamy and warm on the palate but still full of spirit. 


Ingredients:

  Black tea, maple flavor, safflower petals.  


Aroma:   
Maple, reminiscent of special mornings. 


Flavors:  
Warm maple syrup. 


 Body:
Medium-bodied 


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated


Peach Fruit Tea

Hot Cinnamon Spice

Peach Fruit Tea

A blend of fruit pieces with rosehips, hibiscus, and natural flavors which produces a beautiful, vibrant ruby red drink. The peach flavor is a pure delight for this caffeine-free brew.


Ingredients:

     Rosehips, hibiscus, peach pieces, orange peel, apple pieces, peach flavor, safflower petals.


Aroma:
   A sweet, peachy aroma is accented by the fruity scent of apples and floral aromas.


Flavors:
     Fruity and floral flavors make this a very flavorful tea.


 Body:

Light-bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeine-free

Blueberry Green

Hot Cinnamon Spice

Peach Fruit Tea

An artfully blended Chinese green tea with lemongrass, blueberry, and vanilla. 


Ingredients:

  Green tea, lemongrass, blueberry pieces, blueberry flavor, cornflowers, vanilla flavor.


Aroma:
 The smell of summer and ripe blueberries.


Flavors:
     Lovely ripe blueberries. 


 Body:

  Light-bodied


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

Hot Cinnamon Spice

Hot Cinnamon Spice

Hot Cinnamon Spice

 Hot Cinnamon Spice, is an assertive blend of black teas, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves, with no sugar added.  


Ingredients:

  Black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, cloves.


Aroma:
  This tea has a very strong aroma of spices and citrus.


Flavors:
Wow! This tea is one of our most flavorful (and popular) teas, combining orange with natural cinnamon, natural and artificial cinnamon flavors, and cloves. 


 Body:   
Medium-bodied. This tea fills your mouth with a melange of spices.  


Caffeine Level:

 Caffeinated

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Watermelon Mint

Classic Black Fresh Brew

Peach Fresh Brew

 Crisp and refreshing, this delectable brew boasts a summery flavor profile guaranteed to refresh and indulge. The brew starts with a base of soothing green tea, then layers in crisp mint atop juicy strawberry and watermelon flavors. The end result is a fruity, rejuvenating ode to the tastes of summer at their finest. 


  Ingredients:

 Green tea, spearmint, watermelon flavor, strawberry flavor.


 Caffeine Level:

  Caffeinated

Peach Fresh Brew

Classic Black Fresh Brew

Peach Fresh Brew

Cool down with a deliciously refreshing southern-style Peach Iced Tea. Built on a base of full-leaf Chinese black tea picked by hand, exquisite notes of Georgia peaches dance across the palate. The result of this beautiful medley is an iced tea that's pleasantly sweet and earthy. Perfect for enjoying the best days of summer!


Ingredients:

 Black tea, natural peach flavor, marigold flowers.
 

Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated

Classic Black Fresh Brew

Classic Black Fresh Brew

Classic Black Fresh Brew

A tried and true classic, this Chinese black tea revitalizes with every sip. The full leaves are picked by hand, so that each leaf's sweet character and the bright, rich body remains intact. 


  Ingredients:

  Black tea.


 Caffeine Level:

Caffeinated


Want to add a flourish to your tea? Make it an Arnold Palmer with the addition of lemonade!


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