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Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
414 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Tea Menu
Teas are served in a 24-ounce pot [limit of 4 people per pot], 12-ounce mug, or 16-ounce to-go cup. Most teas are available (as dry leaf) by the ounce for home steeping.
White Teas
White teas are tea in its purest form. These delicate teas are not oxidized and are naturally low in caffeine.
Silver Peony
Down-covered bud and leaf combination producing a sweet, slightly nutty liquor, reminiscent of toasted nuts and apricots.
organic
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $6.00
Indian White
Hand-selected Indian tea with silvery-white unopened leaf tips, smooth golden liquor, and delicate floral notes. fair trade.
organic
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $6.00
Clouds and Mist / Mao Feng
A light and crisp tea, full of subtlety and wonder, with flavors as elusive as its name.
organic
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $6.00
Chinese Green Teas
These teas are pan-fired to halt their oxidation, sealing in nutritious goodness: distinct, delicious, and healthy.
Ancient Forest Green
A rare tea from the old growth tea forests of Jing Mai. Honey flavored with a subtle licorice aftertaste.
organic
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Jasmine Pearls
Tightly rolled tea wrapped in jasmine leaves. Wonderfully aromatic, these pearls unfurl to give their fullest essence.
organic
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Dragon Well/ Long Jing
This broad, sword-shaped leaf brews a nutty cup with characteristic robustness.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Japanese Green Teas
These tea leaves are steamed rather than fired to stop oxidation, creating teas that are refreshing and truly Japanese.
Genmaicha
A quality Sencha blended with pan-roasted brown rice.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Kaiseki Hojicha
Toasted twig tea that brews a warm and soothing liquor; a good choice to complement any meal.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
House Sencha
Traditional Japanese green tea with tightly rolled, needle-shaped leaves and a taste somewhat reminiscent of the sea.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Tamaryokucha
Oceanic and beachy, this lush green tea ranges in flavor from the froth of the ocean to the grainy sand of the shore.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
House Select
A varietal offering of high grade Japanese leaf tea.
- Pot: Market Price
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Matcha
Foamy and frothy, this very special powdered green tea is hand whisked, served in a traditional chawan (tea bowl) and accompanied by a sweet.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
- Served in a Bowl $6.00
- Sold by the Gram: Isuzu
- $0.75
- Byakuren
- $0.50
Red Teas
The following three teas from Southern China are fully oxidized with assertive characteristics and significant amounts of caffeine.
Golden Monkey
This bright and flavorful tea has an amber liquor with a hint of honey that will leave you buzzing like a bee.
organic
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $6.00
Yunnan Golden Thread
A multi-faceted tea from southern China with hints of nutmeg and hickory smoke.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Tippy South Cloud
Richly oxidized tea with a sweet aroma, roasted undertones and full bodied flavor.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
International Blacks
Black tea is commonly found throughout the world. Our strong and caffeinated blacks are complemented by their spectrum of unique flavor.
Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P)
Classic boldly flavored tea with a rich liquor. Good with a spot of milk!
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Samovar Blend
Traditional blend of classic medium-grown Ceylon with a smooth profile and hints of ripe apple.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Flying Monkey
Highly caffeinated blend of Puerh, mate, and black tea. Wowzah!
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Twisted Tea House Blend
A seasonal black tea blend by our eclectic Tea Staff.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Darjeeling (seasonal pick)
The champagne of black teas. Darjeeling is only grown in specific parts of India and is characterized by its muscatel flavor.
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Spider Leg Ceylon
This hand-rolled tea has a long and spindly leaf, complete with cedar notes in the taste.
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Assam (varying house selection)
Traditional full-bodied Indian tea with smooth, malty nuances.
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Aged Teas
Aged teas are carefully preserved. Only through the passage of time do their flavors and aromas fully evolve.
Puerh Tuo Cha / Bird's Nest
Smaller, mini-cakes of puerh. These little cakes are shaped like a bird's nest and individually wrapped. We put the whole nest in the pot!
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Topaz Puerh
A well-balanced, earthy, loose-leaf puerh with a smooth, earthy finish.
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Dark Treasure
A musky, aged puerh tea laced with rosewater.
- Pot $6.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
High-end House Selection
A rotating selection of specialty puerh treats.
- Pot $6.00–$8.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $10.00–$14.00
Oolong Teas
These semi-oxidized teas span the distance between greens and blacks, offering magical tastes that can really get your qi flowing.
Monkey Picked Ti Guan Yin
This tea has historically been picked by monkeys who can climb higher than humans to pick the best leaves from the misty peaks.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Formosa High Mountain Style
A tightly-rolled green oolong from the mountain peaks of Taiwan, this high-grade tea has a mild, smooth, floral taste, and a lingering orchid bouquet.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
Ginseng Tung Ting
Ginseng adds an underlying richness and sweetness while accentuating the natural floral aroma of the tea.
- Pot $7.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $6.00
High-end House Selection
A seasonal, quality oolong picked for your drinking pleasure.
- Pot $8.00–$11.00
- Mug $4.00
- To-Go $4.50
- Leaf $10.00–$14.00
House Special Teas
Masala Chai
Our signature traditional recipe of strong Indian black tea, fresh ground spices, whole milk, and sugar.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Moroccan Mint
Gunpowder green tea with organic peppermint and sugar.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
High Atlas Sage
A popular drink of the High Atlas Mountains, with gunpowder tea, sage leaf, and sugar.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Dreams of Beirut
Sweetened black tea spiced with cloves, mint, and pepper.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Matcha Cooler
Powdered green tea shaken, not stirred, sweetened with agave, and poured over ice.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $4.00
- Leaf $5.00
- Glass $4.00
Iced Teas (of the day)
Daily herbal and caffeinated options.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
- Glass (Free Reill) $2.50
- Special order (No Refill) $3.00
Iced Chai
Our handmade house chai; just chillin'. (Has dairy.).
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.00
- Leaf $5.00
- Glass $3.00
Rooibos Teas
Naturally sweet and caffeine-free herbals.
Rooibos
A wonder herbal, high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Cocoa Rooibos
Rooibos tea combined with cocoa nibs. Dark and chocolaty!
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Vanilla Honey Bush
A sweet herbal tea from South Africa infused with vanilla beans.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Rooibos Chai
Rich, spicy, and caffeine free!
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Scented Teas
Japanese Cherry Bancha (twig tea)
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Mango Indica (green)
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Lychee Black
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Wild Berry Black
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Tippy Earl Grey
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Lapsang Souchong
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Blossoming Teas
Blossoming Teas
A beautiful visual presentation of hand-sown flowering tea, served in a glass teapot over a flame.
- Pot $8.00
- Leaf $8.00
Yerba Mate
A nutritious stimulant, this tea is South America's answer to coffee.
Yerba Mate
Green mate as it is traditionally served.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Roasted Mate Blend (Better than Coffee)
A richly flavored blend of roasted mate and other herbs.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Herbal Infusions
Made with predominantly organic herbs.
Soul Soother
A blend of herbs to ease your mind and sooth your soul. Lavender, chamomile, motherwort, passionflower, damiana, gotu kola, and kava kava.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Purifying Tonic (Bloodbath)
Tasty purifying tea with cleansing qualities. Dandelion, fenugreek, red clover, licorice, pau d'arco, hibiscus, lemon, and ginger.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
La Femme
Herbal formula for hormonal balance and health. Raspberry, pau d'arco, nettles, lavender, damiana, wild yam, dandelion, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Fever Flu
A medicinal tonic for strengthening the immune system. Chrysanthemum, nettles, licorice, elderberry, echinacea, chamomile, and ginger.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
High C
Get your daily dose of Vitamin C in a tasty tea. Rosehips, lemongrass, hibiscus, orange peel, and peppermint leaf.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Iron Lung
An herbal tea for respiratory health and vitality. Red clover, nettles, elderberry, licorice, sassafras, and ginger.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Mamma's Helper
Healthful herbs for nutritional and emotional balance during and post-childbirth. Nettles, peppermint, raspberry leaf, lemon balm, chamomile.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Tummy Tea
A soothing blend of digestive aids. Chamomile, peppermint, sage, wild yam, and ginger.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Brain Wave
Awaken your mind naturally with this stimulating tea. Peppermint, sage, gotu kola, fenugreek, lavender, and rosemary.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Purple Tulsi (holy basil)
Full of antioxidants, this natural stress reliever offers increased energy and a boost to your immune system.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Roasted Barley (boricha)
A popular drink in Korea and Japan with a rich nutty flavor.
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Kava-Kava
Herbal sedative from the South Pacific.
organic
- Pot $5.00
- Mug $3.00
- To-Go $3.50
- Leaf $5.00
Entrees
The Goatherder or The Kid (1/2 portion)
Our legendary platter with pita, hummus, cheese, dried fruits, nuts, dolmas, and olives.
vegetarian
- $24.00
- $12.00
Mezza
$4.50
A light assortment of olives, dolmas, and sliced vegetables.
vegan
gluten-free
Hummus Platter
$7.25
Homemade garlic hummus with toasted pita, cucumbers, and carrots.
vegan
Dahl and Rice
$6.75
Thick, savory lentil soup on a bed of rice. Served with toasted pita chips and chutney.
vegan
Soup du Jour
See board for today's delicious creation.
vegetarian, vegan
- Just The Soup (Cup) $3.75
- Just The Soup (Bowl) $5.00
- With a Salad $7.25
Salads
served with pita chips.
The Bazaar Salad or The Half Bazaar (1/2 portion)
A huge plate of mixed greens tossed with ginger-miso vinaigrette, with feta, pear, candied walnuts, raisins, cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes.
vegetarian
- $9.50
- $6.75
- Add Tofu or Smoked Salmon
- $3.00
Two Sisters Salad
$9.75
Wild-caught Alaskan smoked salmon, fresh mixed greens tossed in lemon-dill vinaigrette, with capers, red onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Sandwiches
choice of side: green salad, mezza, cup of dahl or soup. add walnuts, raisins, and feta $2, sub gf Teff wrap for bread $1.
Smoked Salmon
$9.50
naturally processed; may contain trace amounts of bone. Wholewheat flatbread filled with wild-caught Alaskan smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese, red onion, and tomatoes. Finished in the panini maker and served hot.
The Zen Wrap
$8.50
Sunshine tofu salad with organic Twin Oaks tofu, hijiki, and veggies, tossed in fresh ginger-carrot dressing and topped with tomato, cucumber, and greens. Served in a gf Teff wrap.
vegan
gluten-free
The PMT
$8.75
Wholewheat flatbread filled with sliced, fresh mozzarella and tomato with homemade pesto. Finished in the panini maker and served hot.
vegetarian
Falafel Pita
$8.50
Savory baked falafel with tangy tahini sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, hummus, and greens on pita bread.
vegan
Little Additions
Toasted Pita
$2.00Toasted Teff Wrap
$3.00Hummus
$2.00Green Salad
$4.00Dolmas (each)
$1.00Falafel (each)
$1.00Dressing
$0.50Olives
$1.00Homemade Desserts
Green Tea Ice Cream
$5.00
Try this exotic treat, made specially for us by Chap's!
Tea House Milkshakes
$6.50
Classic chai, rose, green tea, or mint.
Almond Pavé
$4.00
European-style pound cake made with almond flour. Yum.
gluten-free
Chocolaty Chocolate Torte
$6.00
Rich, moist, and decadent European torte.
gluten-free
Vegan Spice Cake
$6.50
Baked at the Tea Bazaar, with buttercream frosting, for all you sweet and spicy lovers out there.
vegan
gluten-free
indicates a spicy dish
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Tuesday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Saturday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
The Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar has been serving fine loose leaf teas and spreading the wisdom of Tea Culture since 2002. Located on the historic downtown walking mall in Charlottesville, VA. It is convenient to the outdoor Pavilion, the Paramount theater and several other historic and notable locations.The Tea Bazaar is inspired by travels to far reaching tea countries. Inside you will find teak pillars and carved wooden hangings imported from India.