Tea, Cheese, and Charcuterie

November 18th, 2010 by Tanya | no comments

… And who says you have to limit those culinary luxuries to just wine? High quality tea is the perfect accompaniment to a selection of fine cheese and charcuterie! That is exactly what we are now offering at Shaktea. Here is the third delicious addition to our new menu.

TEA, CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

Golden Bush Oolong Pairing
aromatic, lightly roasted oolong, mellow body that finishes with a light and delicate sweet floral note

paired with

Cheese: Cave-aged Gruyere and Bleu de Gex
Food: Nicoise Olives and lightly toasted organic baguette

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Monkey Picked Oolong Pairing
decadent and distinct heavy roasted oolong, with a rich, flavor, and defining notes of honey and toffee.

paired with

Cheese: 5 yr aged Saenkanter Gouda

Food: Salami Prosciutto, Sake Prosciutto Kazu, Apricot-Peach Mission Fig compote, lightly toasted organic baguette

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Phoenix Mountain Oolong Pairing
clean, crisp, and refreshing medium roasted oolong, with intensely satisfying fruity notes of pear and lychee.

paired with

Cheese: Landana Sheep Gouda, Piave Veccio
Food: Oyama House Prosciutto, Apricot-Peach Mission Fig compote, lightly toasted organic baguette
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Keemun Pairing
soft, delicate red tea with superiour bouquet, and gentle lingering sweetness.

paired with

Cheese: 5 yr aged white Brittania cheddar
Food: Holstein Speck, Elk Prosciutto with Juniper Berries, Apricot-Peach Mission Fig compote, lightly toasted
organic baguette

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