Iced Tea

Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot oil, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is bright and citrusy, with the brisk body of black tea underneath, and takes milk or lemon. It contains caffeine and is the base of our London Fog.

Citron Calm is a caffeine-free herbal blend with citrus and chamomile notes, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is soft, lemony and soothing, with no tea leaf and no coffee. This is the pot to order in the evening or before bed.

Darjeeling is a light, floral black tea from the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. Often called the champagne of teas, it is best without milk. It contains caffeine and suits the afternoon rather than breakfast.

Peach & Cream is black tea flavoured with peach and a creamy vanilla note, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is gentle, sweet-scented and smooth, good with or without milk. It contains caffeine and works as a dessert tea for the afternoon.

Heavenly Cream is a smooth black tea with a vanilla-cream character, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is rounded and comforting, with the sweetness of vanilla and no fruit, and it takes milk well. It contains caffeine and is a tea to sit with.

Ginger Twist is a caffeine-free herbal infusion of ginger with a citrus edge, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is warming and lively, with no tea leaf and no coffee. A pick-me-up that lets you sleep afterward, and good with honey.

Jasmine Mist is green tea scented with jasmine blossom, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is delicate, fragrant and pale, with the gentle caffeine of green tea and no coffee. It is taken without milk, and it is the tea for a quiet afternoon.

Rouge Provence is a caffeine-free rooibos blend with lavender and fruit, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is floral, calming and naturally sweet, with the deep red colour of rooibos and no coffee. An evening pot, good plain or with a little honey.

Masala Chai is black tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and clove, served in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is strong, spiced and warming, made in the Indian way. Ask for milk and sugar to finish it at the table; it contains caffeine.

Marrakesh Mint is green tea with peppermint in the Moroccan style, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is fresh, cooling and clean, with the gentle caffeine of green tea and no coffee. In Morocco it is sweetened heavily; we leave the sugar to you.

Classic Green is a clean, everyday green tea, brewed light in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is grassy, pale and unflavoured, with the gentle caffeine of green tea and no coffee. It is taken without milk, and it is the plainest green tea on our list.

Crimson Berry is a caffeine-free infusion of fruit and hibiscus, brewed in a pot in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is tart, deep red and fruity, with no tea leaf and no coffee. Good hot with a sugar cube or poured over ice, and it suits children.

Classic Black is our everyday black tea, brewed strong in a pot the Persian way in the Tea Lounge at Crema House in Ottawa. It is dark, full and unflavoured, served with sugar cubes on the side and milk if you ask. It contains caffeine, and it is the tea Iranian families drink all day.