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TEA & DINING
White Tea
Produced exclusively in China and the least processed of all teas, white tea retains the highest levels of health promoting polyphenols and antioxidants.
Emperor's White--Once reserved only for emperors, this sliver needle tea is complimented by orange blossom and honey suckle.
Pai Mu Tan--China White tea with a hint of fresh peach.
Green Tea
The beverage of choice in Asia for centuries, green tea has gained popularity in the western world for its uplifting effects and health benefits.
Lung Ching (Dragon's Well)--A mellow, slightly sweet tasting green tea with a subtle chestnut flavor- a true example of a traditional green tea.
Green Tea Garden*--A Chinese green tea with a light touch of Koradji cinnamon, hibiscus, orange and lemon peels.
Jasmine Jazz--The unique marriage of Yin Hao Jasmine blossoms and sweet China tea leaves creates a delicate and fragrant brew.
Serene Green--A calming blend of Chinese green tea, chamomile, lemon grass, and peppermint.
Bamboo Sprouts--Green tea with the light fresh flavor of pineapple and honey.
Almond Cookies--A taste of almond & coconut makes this Japanese Sencha tea a healthy treat.
Oolong Tea
Also known as partially or semi-fermented tea, oolongs have some of the qualities of both black and green teas. Most come from China and Taiwan, where the finest varieties are still handmade.
Fancy Formosa--This tea brews a pale amber color with a smooth, fruity-sweet flavor infuse an aromatic brew with an orchid-like flavor and a lingering after taste.
Ti Quan Yin--The dark, iron-colored leaves of this tea infuse an aromatic brew with an orchid-like flavor and a lingering aftertaste.
Pu-Erh
This Yunnan tea is praised for its medicinal properties with current studies indicating an effectiveness in lowering cholesterol and reducing body weight. The sweet earthy flavor, rich hardiness, and faint nutty notes are appealing to many coffee drinkers, yet it is low in caffeine.
Black Tea
Fully fermented and highest in caffeine, black teas are usually rich, hearty and full bodied.
Darjeeling "Gielle"*--Often called the "champagne of teas", this delicately flavored tea is grown in the Darjeeling region of northeast India.
Majulighur Assam--An excellent morning tea, this Assam brews a flavorful, sturdy cup with a smooth malty-sweet flavor.
Lapsang Souchong--Smoked over pinewood embers, this rich tea has a distinct, assertively smoky flavor.
Black Tea Blends
Irish Breakfast--This robust blend is favored by the Irish for its pungent amber brew.
English Afternoon*--Milder than breakfast teas, this blend of Ceylon teas offers a mellow flavor.
Yorkshire Gold--This very rich, full-bodied black tea is blended in the Yorkshire Dales.
Earl Grey de la Crème--Flavored with oil of the bergamot fruit and hints of vanilla and cream, this smooth and aromatic blend is a new twist on an old classic.
Classic Chai--Rich imperial spices like ginger, clove, cardamom, anise, coriander and black pepper are combined with Indian tea leaves to create a hearty, flavorful cup.
French Vanilla--Blended with subtle vanilla flavor, this black tea is one of our most popular Fruit Blends.
Sunflowers--Assam tea flavored with mango and pineapple along with sunflower, rose, marigold, and cornflower blossoms.
Apricot--Black teas blended with a refreshing apricot flavor.
Orange and Cinnamon--This rich black tea blend is flavored with tangy orange and spicy cinnamon.
Ginger Peach--Sweet peach seasoned with a tingle of ginger makes this black tea blend a house favorite.
Strawberry Cream--This naturally flavored fruit tea contains strawberry pieces and leaves from the strawberry plant.
Lemon Ginger--The combination of fresh lemon and tangy sweet ginger is a treat for the taste buds - decaffeinated.
Our Signature Blends
Gypsy's Blend--a decaffeinated house blend that combines sweet raspberry with a rich, vanilla undertone ...delicious hot or cold.
Winchester Blend--a chocolate flavored black tea with minty undertones.
Summer Rose--a subtle green tea that combines the blush of tender rose petals with the refreshing taste of lemon balm.
Yuletide--cranberry flavored black tea with seasonal spices.
Red Tea
Made from the South African "red bush," Rooibos (ROY-boss) is a caffeine-free herbal beverage, rich in essential minerals.
Rooibos Macadamia--In this red tea, South African rooibos is flavored with macadamia nuts and almonds.
Good Hope Vanilla--Rooibus, blended here with vanilla beans and a hint of cream, is indigenous to the Cape Region of South Africa, often called the Cape of Good Hope.
Chocolate Chai--Rooibos combined with cocoa bits and exotic Indian spices.
Cappuccino Cream--The rich flavor of cappuccino with the benefits of red tea.
Green Rooibus Oasis--Offering a fresh light taste, green rooibos is flavored with orange, strawberry, peach, sunflower blossoms, and cornflowers.
Red, Green & White*--Combines the exotic tastes of rooibos, the fresh flavors of green tea and the mellow characteristics of rare White Peony tea.
Herbal Infusions
Infusions or Tisanes are beverages brewed from herbs, spices, fruit, and flowers. Because they contain no tea, they are naturally caffeine free.
Chamomile and Fruit--A soothing blend of chamomile, sweet orange and lemon peels, and rose hips.
Mint Fields*--This herbal tea combines refreshing spearmint and peppermint from the Pacific Northwest with the crisp flavor of lemon balm.
Lavender Sunset--A mild soothing blend of lavender flowers, blackberry leaves, wild strawberry leaves, raspberry leaves, rose hip peels, orange peels, sunflower blossoms, rose flowers, and salvia leaves.
Rainforest--Herbs and spices from the jungles of Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia are blended with star anise, vanilla bean and allspice to create this lush infusion - a Fair Trade product.
Additional Beverages
Mate--From the mate bush in Argentina, this traditional Latin American morning beverage is high in caffeine.
Mate Fiesta--This refreshing blend combines lemon grass and other natural fruit flavors.
Pearl Tea-- A cold beverage, this green tea latte is also called "Bubble Tea" because of the tapioca pearls at the bottom.
Coffee--Not everyone is a tea lover, so for those that are not, Columbian Supremo coffee, regular or decaffeinated is available upon request.
Chai Lattes
Hot Chocolate
* Certified Organic
Produced exclusively in China and the least processed of all teas, white tea retains the highest levels of health promoting polyphenols and antioxidants.
Emperor's White--Once reserved only for emperors, this sliver needle tea is complimented by orange blossom and honey suckle.
Pai Mu Tan--China White tea with a hint of fresh peach.
Green Tea
The beverage of choice in Asia for centuries, green tea has gained popularity in the western world for its uplifting effects and health benefits.
Lung Ching (Dragon's Well)--A mellow, slightly sweet tasting green tea with a subtle chestnut flavor- a true example of a traditional green tea.
Green Tea Garden*--A Chinese green tea with a light touch of Koradji cinnamon, hibiscus, orange and lemon peels.
Jasmine Jazz--The unique marriage of Yin Hao Jasmine blossoms and sweet China tea leaves creates a delicate and fragrant brew.
Serene Green--A calming blend of Chinese green tea, chamomile, lemon grass, and peppermint.
Bamboo Sprouts--Green tea with the light fresh flavor of pineapple and honey.
Almond Cookies--A taste of almond & coconut makes this Japanese Sencha tea a healthy treat.
Oolong Tea
Also known as partially or semi-fermented tea, oolongs have some of the qualities of both black and green teas. Most come from China and Taiwan, where the finest varieties are still handmade.
Fancy Formosa--This tea brews a pale amber color with a smooth, fruity-sweet flavor infuse an aromatic brew with an orchid-like flavor and a lingering after taste.
Ti Quan Yin--The dark, iron-colored leaves of this tea infuse an aromatic brew with an orchid-like flavor and a lingering aftertaste.
Pu-Erh
This Yunnan tea is praised for its medicinal properties with current studies indicating an effectiveness in lowering cholesterol and reducing body weight. The sweet earthy flavor, rich hardiness, and faint nutty notes are appealing to many coffee drinkers, yet it is low in caffeine.
Black Tea
Fully fermented and highest in caffeine, black teas are usually rich, hearty and full bodied.
Darjeeling "Gielle"*--Often called the "champagne of teas", this delicately flavored tea is grown in the Darjeeling region of northeast India.
Majulighur Assam--An excellent morning tea, this Assam brews a flavorful, sturdy cup with a smooth malty-sweet flavor.
Lapsang Souchong--Smoked over pinewood embers, this rich tea has a distinct, assertively smoky flavor.
Black Tea Blends
Irish Breakfast--This robust blend is favored by the Irish for its pungent amber brew.
English Afternoon*--Milder than breakfast teas, this blend of Ceylon teas offers a mellow flavor.
Yorkshire Gold--This very rich, full-bodied black tea is blended in the Yorkshire Dales.
Earl Grey de la Crème--Flavored with oil of the bergamot fruit and hints of vanilla and cream, this smooth and aromatic blend is a new twist on an old classic.
Classic Chai--Rich imperial spices like ginger, clove, cardamom, anise, coriander and black pepper are combined with Indian tea leaves to create a hearty, flavorful cup.
French Vanilla--Blended with subtle vanilla flavor, this black tea is one of our most popular Fruit Blends.
Sunflowers--Assam tea flavored with mango and pineapple along with sunflower, rose, marigold, and cornflower blossoms.
Apricot--Black teas blended with a refreshing apricot flavor.
Orange and Cinnamon--This rich black tea blend is flavored with tangy orange and spicy cinnamon.
Ginger Peach--Sweet peach seasoned with a tingle of ginger makes this black tea blend a house favorite.
Strawberry Cream--This naturally flavored fruit tea contains strawberry pieces and leaves from the strawberry plant.
Lemon Ginger--The combination of fresh lemon and tangy sweet ginger is a treat for the taste buds - decaffeinated.
Our Signature Blends
Gypsy's Blend--a decaffeinated house blend that combines sweet raspberry with a rich, vanilla undertone ...delicious hot or cold.
Winchester Blend--a chocolate flavored black tea with minty undertones.
Summer Rose--a subtle green tea that combines the blush of tender rose petals with the refreshing taste of lemon balm.
Yuletide--cranberry flavored black tea with seasonal spices.
Red Tea
Made from the South African "red bush," Rooibos (ROY-boss) is a caffeine-free herbal beverage, rich in essential minerals.
Rooibos Macadamia--In this red tea, South African rooibos is flavored with macadamia nuts and almonds.
Good Hope Vanilla--Rooibus, blended here with vanilla beans and a hint of cream, is indigenous to the Cape Region of South Africa, often called the Cape of Good Hope.
Chocolate Chai--Rooibos combined with cocoa bits and exotic Indian spices.
Cappuccino Cream--The rich flavor of cappuccino with the benefits of red tea.
Green Rooibus Oasis--Offering a fresh light taste, green rooibos is flavored with orange, strawberry, peach, sunflower blossoms, and cornflowers.
Red, Green & White*--Combines the exotic tastes of rooibos, the fresh flavors of green tea and the mellow characteristics of rare White Peony tea.
Herbal Infusions
Infusions or Tisanes are beverages brewed from herbs, spices, fruit, and flowers. Because they contain no tea, they are naturally caffeine free.
Chamomile and Fruit--A soothing blend of chamomile, sweet orange and lemon peels, and rose hips.
Mint Fields*--This herbal tea combines refreshing spearmint and peppermint from the Pacific Northwest with the crisp flavor of lemon balm.
Lavender Sunset--A mild soothing blend of lavender flowers, blackberry leaves, wild strawberry leaves, raspberry leaves, rose hip peels, orange peels, sunflower blossoms, rose flowers, and salvia leaves.
Rainforest--Herbs and spices from the jungles of Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia are blended with star anise, vanilla bean and allspice to create this lush infusion - a Fair Trade product.
Additional Beverages
Mate--From the mate bush in Argentina, this traditional Latin American morning beverage is high in caffeine.
Mate Fiesta--This refreshing blend combines lemon grass and other natural fruit flavors.
Pearl Tea-- A cold beverage, this green tea latte is also called "Bubble Tea" because of the tapioca pearls at the bottom.
Coffee--Not everyone is a tea lover, so for those that are not, Columbian Supremo coffee, regular or decaffeinated is available upon request.
Chai Lattes
Hot Chocolate
* Certified Organic
* December, 2007... Gypsy's is honored to be named Small Business of the Year, presented by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Economic Development in the category of 5-60 employees. Gypsy's gratefully accepts the award at an honorary dinner and attributes their success to the continued support of wonderful staff and loyal customers... thank you!
* June, 2007... Gypsy's presents a $200.00 check to Dorothy Johnson, of the Carroll County Children's Fund.
* Spring, 2007... Gypsy's is proud to have recieved an Award of Excellence in the Partnering for Healthy Dining Program of Carroll County! See the Partnership's website for additional information www.healthycarroll.org.
* ARRIVE, November 2006 Issue
* ChamberWORKS, October 2006 Issue
* Lora's "The World of Tea" course through Carroll Community College. June 2, 9, and 16... 7-9 pm. Cost $45.00. Please call CCC to register.
* June, 2007... Gypsy's presents a $200.00 check to Dorothy Johnson, of the Carroll County Children's Fund.
* Spring, 2007... Gypsy's is proud to have recieved an Award of Excellence in the Partnering for Healthy Dining Program of Carroll County! See the Partnership's website for additional information www.healthycarroll.org.
* ARRIVE, November 2006 Issue
* ChamberWORKS, October 2006 Issue
* Lora's "The World of Tea" course through Carroll Community College. June 2, 9, and 16... 7-9 pm. Cost $45.00. Please call CCC to register.
410-857-0058 WINCHESTER COUNTRY INN 111 STONER AVENUE WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Gypsy's Employee of the Month...
is Teresa Swartout! Teresa has been working in the gift shop for the past three years. She is a terrific organizer and planner and serves on our Advisory Board. She and husband Chuck have five grown children and live in Eldersburg. They recently bought a home in Delaware and sadly, will be leaving us this summer to retire to Delaware. We will surely miss her jovial personality and team spirit.
Lora serving her students a tea tasting...
Gypsy's is Proud to be a Member of the...
Mid Atlantic Tea Business Association
and the
Restaurant Association of Maryland
and the
Restaurant Association of Maryland
Lora's "The World of Tea" course through Carroll Community College
Dr. Nazemi gave a presentation at Day at Gypsy's on Tea and Health.