Upon visiting G&Tea one can always expect ones mood to be transformed.
A restorative sip of tea? A refreshing cocktail? A heavenly plate of dainty ribbon sandwiches? Whatever ones mood, G&Tea is the perfect tonic day or night.
| ASSAM BREAKFAST TEA | $5 |
| Rich, Malty, Rousing The ultimate Breakfast Tea, expertly blended from Assam’s finest tea gardens — strong and bursting with flavour. |
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| CHAMOMILE TEA | $5 |
| Floral, Delicate, Calming Our Chamomile Tea is composed of only natural, whole flowers for a clean and fresh infusion with a clear Chamomile taste. |
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| EARL GREY TEA | $5 |
| Bold, Fragrant, Uplifting Our unique loose-leaf Earl Grey combines a rich Ceylon tea base scented with real, zesty Bergamot. |
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| PEPPERMINT | $5 |
| Intense, Cool, Refreshing Loose leaf Peppermint Tea. Picked whole and dried slowly to retain essential oils for an intensely refreshing, caffeine-free infusion. |
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| CHAI TEA | $5 |
| Sweet, Spicy, Rousing Our delicious blend of rich Ceylon Tea and bespoke selection of sweet, aromatic spice; a real winter warmer. |
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| FLOWERING JASMINE ARCH TEA | $7 |
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Sweet, Fragrant, Charming |
| Our dedication to bring you the most marvellous tea knows no bounds. We have sourced the latest technology, the Steampunk, which uses a steam boiler and a computer to deliver unparalleled flavour and consistency to every cup of tea. If you’d like to experience the Steampunk difference, look for the (SP) in the teas that follow. |
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| MATCHA TEA | $8 |
| Grassy, Creamy, Invigorating A tea at the heart of Japanese ceremony, our unique, single cultivar Matcha Green Tea powder is unrivalled in freshness, vibrant colour, and creamy sweetness. |
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| SENCHA | $12 |
| Verdant, Smooth, Satisfying (SP) A Japanese Green Tea. Our loose-leaf Sencha is thick, rounded and sweet because of the expert steam-processing. |
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| JASMINE SILVER NEEDLE | $5 |
| Mellow, Floral, Refreshing This loose-leaf Jasmine Tea from China is composed of delicate buds of white tea, scented with fresh Jasmine flowers. |
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| WHITE PEONY | $5 |
| Sweet, Rounded, Comforting A deeply refreshing, sweet and honeyed Fujian White Tea. |
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| SILVER NEEDLE | $5 |
| Sweet, Mellowing, Soothing Whole, downy buds of loose leaf silver needer white tea, dried slowly for a fresh, sweet spring flavour |
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| OOLONG TEA | |
| IRON BUDDHA TEA | $12 |
| Floral, Creamy, Refreshing (SP) The leaves are hand-picked and rolled to ensure a unique floral aroma, silky texture and lingering aftertaste. Not only is it refreshing, it is also packed full of antioxidants and can boost your metabolism. |
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| LI SHAN | $18 |
| Floral, Creamy, Quenching (SP) This rare Taiwanese Tea is grown on the misty peaks of Li Shan, one of the world’s highest tea plantations. This celebrated Oolong Tea is incredibly smooth with notes of tropical fruits, sugarcane and citrus. Intense aromas of Honeysuckle and Hyacinth are long lasting. The liquor has a pleasantly viscous texture reminiscent of butter cream. |
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| PHOENIX ORCHID | $18 |
| Fragrant, Peach, Complex (SP) This rare Chinese Oolong Tea is sought after by many tea connoisseurs. Sourced from 30 year old Shui Xian tea trees grown on the majestic Phoenix Mountain. It has a honey and floral aroma, delicate taste and long-lasting sweet aftertaste. The liquor is complex with a velvety mouth feel. A great balance between sweetness, acidity and bitterness. |
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| BLACK TEA | |
| LYCHEE RED | $5 |
| Fragrant, Light, Fruity Fragrant Black Tea scented with sweet, tropical lychee — the perfect summer refresher. Served both hot and cold. |
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| RED DRAGON | $7 |
| Ripe, Fruity, Reviving A uniquely fruity and complex Chinese Black Tea from Yunnan. Delicious notes of Forest Berries, Ginger and Chocolate. |
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| GREEN TEA | |
| SICHUAN DEW | $6 |
| Thick, Vegetal, Refreshing Hand-picked and steamed Chinese Green Tea from the humid plains of Sichuan. Similar in flavour to Japanese Green Teas. |
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| DRAGON WELL SUPREME | $12 |
| Floral, Nutty, Creamy (SP) A supreme, organic grade of loose leaf Chinese Dragon Well Green Tea with distinct character–unmistakably roasted, nutty and creamy. |
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| SHIMEN GREEN MOUNTAIN PEAK | $12 |
| Fresh, Floral, Reviving (SP) A spring-fresh Chinese loose leaf Green Tea from the Wuling Mountain Range, Shimen. |
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| PU’ERH | |
| 2008 RAW PU’ERH MINI CAKE | $8 |
| Earthy, Soft, Nourishing Single portion mini cake of well-balanced raw pu’erh. |
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| 1990s ROYAL COOKED PU’ERH (SP) | $8 |
| An extremely rare and beautifully aged loose leaf cooked pu’erh from the 1990s. |
| RASPBERRY & ROSE | $5 |
| Beautifying, Fruity, Elegant A delicate and elegant natural Herbal Tea, with Raspberry, Rosebuds, Rosehip and Osmanthus. |
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| PINEAPPLE & OSMANTHUS | $5 |
| Sensory, Refreshing, Tropical An intensely fragrant, natural Herbal Tea, with a persistent, tropical finish. Real pieces of Pineapple with whole Chamomile and Osmanthus flowers. |
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| GREEN APPLE & HIBISCUS | $5 |
| Bright, Crisp, Refreshing A fruit and Herbal Tea, composed of real pieces of Apple, whole lengths of Lemongrass and natural Hibiscus shells. |
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| PRESTIGE TEAS | |
| GONGFU TEA CEREMONY | |
| The world’s finest teas deserve more than a little pomp and ceremony. GongFu Tea Ceremony工夫茶 or 功夫茶 (Tea with Great Skill) is the traditional Chinese method of tea making that involves controlling all the variables with a high degree of precision and consistency. This ensures that the best flavour is consistently achieved across the maximum number of brews. All teas have different qualities, so the technique is adapted for each type, like the amount of leaves used, the temperature of the water and the brewing time. This approach to tea making with such attention to detail is an art that has been perfected over hundreds of years. The ceremony creates a relaxing and enjoyable environment to savour tea that tastes better than anything you’ve tasted before. A GongFu Tea Ceremony is as much about escaping the pressures of life as it is about enjoying every drop of tea. |
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| At G&Tea, the 21 Step GongFu Ceremony will be performed by our highly experienced in-house Tea Master using the highest quality premium tea leaves. | |
| GONGFU CEREMONY STEPS | |
| Step 1: Burn incense Step 2: Present the tea leaves Step 3: Warm the teapot Step 4: Add tea leaves to teapot Step 5: Add water to teapot Step 6: Scrape away the bubbles Step 7: Rinse the teacups Step 8: Add water to teapot again Step 9: Pour the infusion into the fairness pitcher Step 10: Pour the infusion into the fragrant-smelling cups Step 11: Drop-by-drop pouring Step 12: Cover every fragrant-smelling cup Step 13: Transfer the tea into teacups Step 14: Serve the tea Step 15: Enjoy the aroma from the fragrant-smelling cup Step 16: Teacup holding gesture Step 17: Observe the liquor colour Step 18: Taste the liquor Step 19: Enjoy the aftertaste and the aroma Step 20: Taste the tea for the second round Step 21: Traditional thanking of guests |
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| DA HONG PAO PRESTIGE | $70 |
| One of the most precious teas of China, this rare Oolong is harvested according to ancestral rites on the rocky slopes of the legendary Wu Yi Mountain. Exuding rare, woody notes reminiscent of Chestnuts and Hazelnuts, this harvest features curiously rolled leaves and a strong, rich and woody taste, which lingers on the palate. An exceptional tea of China. About the tea: Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a Wuyi Rock Tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains. It is a heavily oxidised, dark Oolong Tea. According to legend, the mother of a Ming dynasty emperor was cured of an illness by a certain tea, and that emperor sent great red robes to clothe the four bushes from which that batch of tea originated. Six of the original bushes, growing on a rock on the Wuyi Mountains and reportedly dating back to the Song dynasty, still survive today and are highly venerated. Due to its high quality, Da Hong Pao Tea is usually reserved for honoured guests in China. |
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| GYOKURO | $80 |
| This marvellous harvest was lovingly cultivated by the Master of Gyokuro, an exceptional craftsman with 55 years of experience, who works alone to achieve some of the most soughtafter teas of Japan, the last in a great line of tea planters. About the tea: Gyokuro (jade dew) is a type of shaded Green Tea from Japan. It differs from the standard sencha (a classic unshaded green tea) in being grown under the shade rather than the full sun. Gyokuro is shaded longer than Kabuse Tea. While Gyokuro is shaded for approximately three weeks, kabusecha is shaded for approximately one week. The name ‘gyokuro’ translates as ‘jewel dew’ or ‘jade dew’, referring to the pale green colour of the infusion. While most sencha is from the Yabukita cultivar of Camellia sinensis, gyokuro is often made from a specialised variety such as Asahi, Okumidori, Yamakai, and Saemidori. |
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| YELLOW GOLD TEA BUDS | $120 |
| This exceptional tea, once the favourite of Chinese emperors, has been transformed into an elusive jewel, a golden ornament as precious as it is ethereal. Each tea bud is lavished in 24-karat gold, which once infused, yields a delicately metallic and floral aftertaste. Unforgettable. This tea is harvested on only one mountain, one day per year. What is more, it is harvested exclusively with golden scissors and only from the top of the tree which is the tea bud. It is then sun dried and placed into closed containers to slightly heat the tea leaves so that the polyphenols that they contain can be released and give a yellowish colour to the leaves and a very soft and flowery taste. After this, the tea is painted with 24 carat gold flakes! And no, the gold is not used to give it a luxurious finish but to provide nutritional benefits, as in Asia, gold is believed to be good for health. |
| COFFEE | REG | LGE |
| Espresso | $4 | $4.5 |
| Flat White | $4 | $4.5 |
| Latte | $4 | $4.5 |
| Cappucino | $4 | $4.5 |
| Long Black | $4 | $4.5 |
| Mocchiato | $4 | $4.5 |
| Piccolo | $4 | - |
| JUICES | |
| Seasonal selection of fruit juices | $6 |
| SOFT DRINK | |
| Coca Cola | $5.5 |
| Diet Coke | $5.5 |
| Sprite | $5.5 |
| Ginger Ale | $5.5 |
| Tonic | $5.5 |
| Red Bull | $7 |
| Aloe Vera Juice | $7 |
| DO HAVE A GANDER AT THE DISPLAY FOR TODAY’S SELECTION OF DELICIOUS MORSELS AND SWEET TREATS | |
| Available dawn to dusk 6.30am–5.00pm | |
| SUMMER SALAD | $16 |
| Burrata, Heirloom Tomato, Gin and Sweet Basil Granita, 30yo Aged Balsamic Vinegar | |
| OPEN FACED CROISSANT | |
| Jamon Serrano, Dijon Mayonnaise, Piparras Pepper, Chives |
$17 |
| OPEN FACED SANDWICHES | |
| Streaky Bacon, Eggs, Cauliflower, Watercress, Walnut, Cheese Sauce, Sourdough | $17 |
| Burrata, Smashed Avocado, Spring Onion, Chilli, Sesame Seeds, Cashew Nuts, Tea Salt, Sourdough | $17 |
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| CLOSED FACED SANDWICHES | |
| Smoked Ham Hock Rillette, Gruyère de Comté, TeaPoached Egg, Ciabatta | $17 |
| Gin Cured Tasmanian Ocean Trout, Shaved Fennel, Chives, Finger Lime Caviar, Yuzu Emulsion | $17 |
| Tea Smoked Free-Range Chicken Breast, Sautéed Kale, Anchovy Emulsion, Rye Bread | $17 |
| HIGH TEA | |
| Available 12.00pm–4.00pm | |
| Chef’s Selection of Sandwiches and Canapés Classic Scones and Condiments Sweet Temptation Desserts Choice from selection of Classic Teas | $24 per person |
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TEA
The earliest history of tea can be traced back at least 4,700 years. Exactly how long ago its healthful properties were discovered cannot be a scertained, but its beginnings are attributed to the mythical Chinese emperor Shên Nung.
Shên Nung is often referred to as the father of Chinese herbal medicine, reputedly spending much of his lifetime afield searching for new herbs from which to concoct remedies for his patients. One day, the Emperor found himself especially fatigued from his endeavours, and stopped under a tree to light a fire to sterilise the water he was about to drink. As fate would have it, a couple of leaves fell from the tree and into his pot of water. And as they say, the rest is history.
How jolly fortuitous!
| POOR TOMS GIN, NSW | $11 |
| This Sydney Dry Gin is unlike any other, 10 botanicals are steeped in Australian wheat spirit, which is then distilled in a little German copper still. A classic Juniper backbone complemented by fresh Green Apple, Native Strawberry Gum Leaf and Chamomile. Perfect in a strong G&T or a dry martini. |
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| INK GIN, NSW | $12 |
| A premium dry gin made with 13 organic botanicals, including a mix of traditional and Australian natives. The defining character of Ink Gin comes from the secondtier botanicals led by locally grown Lemon Myrtle Leaf, Coriander Seed, Tasmanian Pepper Berry and freshly peeled sun dried Sweet Orange Peel. |
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| ARCHIE ROSE, NSW | $12 |
| Signature Dry Gin is accented by native Australian botanicals, including Blood Lime, Dorrigo Pepper Leaf, Lemon Myrtle and River Mint. All underpinned by pronounced Juniper. | |
| ANTIPODES GIN, NSW | $12 |
| Australia’s first certified organic pink gin. Triple distilled with native and traditional botanicals. Refined with pure Australian rainwater. Neat, sophisticated and easy to mix. | |
| DISTILLERY BOTANICA GIN, NSW | $12 |
| Created to capture the pure essence of strolling through a garden in summer. This gin features the hero botanical Murraya, the fragrance of Jasmine, the sweetness of Honeysuckle and the purity of Orange Blossom. | |
| MANLY DISTILLERY GIN, NSW | $12 |
| Inspired by sunrise swims through the crystal-clear waters of Manly’s marine sanctuary, this exquisite gin is crafted using a carefully considered blend of sustainably foraged marine botanicals, Australian native and traditional gin botanicals. | |
| FOUR PILLARS, VIC | $12.5 |
| Crafted to deliver the best of all worlds: a perfect, classic gin and something that would fascinate even the most hardened gin fanatic. It’s spicy but with great citrus, a truly modern Australian gin. |
| BULLDOG GIN, UK | $10 |
| Infused with 12 of the rarest, unique botanicals; including Dragon Eye, French Lavender, Italian Juniper, Asian Lotus Leaves, Turkish White Poppy and Chinese Liquorice. | |
| BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, UK | $10.5 |
| The incomparable taste of Bombay Sapphire is the result of ten carefully selected botanical ingredients coupled with a unique distillation process. Considered one of the world’s iconic gins. | |
| TANQUERAY, UK | $10.5 |
| One of the world’s most elegant gins. Made from the world’s finest botanicals and known for its pristine quality and a pure, clean taste, Tanqueray is distilled four times. | |
| PLYMOUTH SLOE GIN, UK | $11 |
| A truly traditional English liqueur, this smooth tasting gin is a rich red colour, the result of steeping sloe berries in high strength Plymouth Gin and soft Dartmoor water. | |
| HENDRICKS, SCOTLAND | $12.5 |
| It’s dark brown apothecary-style bottle are a nod to the character within. Meet the delightfully peculiar Hendrick’s Gin with curious, yet marvellous infusions of Cucumber and Bulgarian Rose. | |
| TANQUERAY 10, UK | $13 |
| The only gin in the World Spirits Hall of Fame is made from the highest quality spirit and finest botanicals. Tanqueray 10 delivers a distinctly citrus-forward take on classic gin. | |
| AVIATION, USA | $14 |
| This Western-style gin from Portland, Oregon, so impressed Wine Enthusiast magazine, they recently voted it ‘Top Gin’. Experience its delicious Lavender and Citrus notes in a creamy-rye spirit base. | |
| BEEFEATER, UK | $14 |
| A benchmark in London’s Gin market with spicy and fruity aromas, a great balance and a focus on the Juniper along with eight other botanicals. Dry and classy all the way to the finish. | |
| STAR OF BOMBAY, UK | $16 |
| A super premium small-batch gin slowly distilled and crafted with rare botanicals for a smooth and rich flavour experience. A gin with exceptional richness, complexity and a smooth lingering finish. |
| GIN AND TONIC | FROM $12 |
| Your choice of gin (Antipodes, Tanqueray, Hendricks and more), Fever Tree Tonic Water, Fresh Lime | |
| NEGRONI | $16 |
| Four Pillars Gin, Campari, Sweet Red Vermouth, Orange Segment | |
| AVIATION | $18 |
| Aviation Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème De Violette, Fresh Lemon Juice | |
| BRAMBLE | $18 |
| Tanqueray Gin, Crème De Mure, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup | |
| GIMLET | $19 |
| Beefeater Gin, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup. | |
| GIN MARTINI | $19 |
| Antipodes Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Zest | |
| CLOVER CLUB | $19 |
| Archie Rose Gin, Fresh Lemon, Egg White, Raspberry Puree | |
| TOM COLLINS | $20 |
| Poor Toms Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water | |
| GIN SPRITZ | $20 |
| Ink Gin, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange Slice | |
| SOUTH SIDE | $21 |
| Tanqueray Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint |
| SWEET SUNRISE | $18 |
| Jing Green Tea, Johnnie Walker, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Pineapple Slice | |
| GREEN TEA MOJITO | $18 |
| Jing Peppermint Tea, Tanqueray, Basil Seeds, Soda Water, Mint | |
| R&R TEA MEDLEY | $18 |
| Jing Raspberry and Rose Tea, Antipodes Gin, Strawberry | |
| EARL GREY ICED TEA WITH ELDERFLOWER | $18 |
| Jing Earl Grey Tea, Chai Spice, Vodka, Green Apple & Elderflower Cordial | |
| TEA TINI | $20 |
| Jing Green Apple Hibiscus Tea, Ink Gin, Vermouth, Lemon Peel | |
| CLASSIC COCKTAILS | |
| If you have a hankering for something more classic, just holler and we’d be ever so happy to assist. | |
| SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE | GLS | BTL |
| NV Domaine Chandon, Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia | $12 | $55 |
| NV Moët & Chandon, Epernay, France | $21 | $120 |
| NV Veuve Cliquot Champage, Reims, France | $28 | $150 |
| NV Ruinart Brut, Reims, France | - | $165 |
| WHITE WINES | GLS | BTL |
| Woodbrook Chardonnay, NSW, Australia | $9.5 | $40 |
| Dal Zotto Pinot Grigio, King Valley, VIC, Australia | $11 | $50 |
| Frogmore Creek Riesling, Coal River Valley, TAS, Australia | $12 | $65 |
| Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills SA, Australia | $14 | $80 |
| Coldstream Hills Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia | $18 | $85 |
| ROSÉ | GLS | BTL |
| Philip Shaw Pink Billy, Orange, NSW, Australia | $10 | $45 |
| Cape Mentelle, Margaret River, WA, Australia | $12 | $55 |
| DESSERT WINE | GLS | BTL |
| Margan Botrytis Semillon, NSW, Australia | - | $60 |
| De bortoli Noble One, Botrytis Semillion, NSW, Australia | - | $90 |
| RED WINE | GLS | BTL |
| Beautiful Somewhere Shiraz, Limestone Coast, SA, Australia | $9.5 | $45 |
| Tightrope Walker Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia | $10 | $55 |
| Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, WA, Australia | $18 | $90 |
| Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz, South Australia | $22 | $90 |
| BEER | ||
| James Squires 150 Lashes, NSW | $10 | |
| Crown Lager, VIC | $10 | |
| James Boags Premium Light, TAS | $9 | |
| Corona, Mexico | $11 | |
| Heineken, The Netherlands | $10 |
| WHISKY & SINGLE MALT | |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label | $9.6 |
| Johnnie Walker Black Label | $10 |
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label | $35 |
| Glenfiddich 12yo, Scotland | $15 |
| Lagavulin 16yo, Scotland | $16 |
| VODKA | |
| Smirnoff, Russia | $9.6 |
| Ketel One, The Netherlands | $10 |
| Belvedere, Poland | $12 |
| Grey Goose, France | $14 |
| RUM | |
| Bacardi Superior, Cuba | $10 |
| Bundaberg U.P, Australia | $12 |
| APERITIFS, FORTIFIED & LIQUEURS | |
| Aperol | $7 |
| Pernod Anise | $10 |
| Pimms | $10 |
| Galway Pipe | $10 |
| Disaronno Amaretto | $10 |
| Baileys | $10 |
| Kahlua | $10 |
| Frangelico | $10 |
| Malibu | $10 |
| Midori | $10 |
| Chambord | $10 |
| Campari | $11 |
| Penfolds Grandfather | $18 |
| COFFEE | REG | LGE |
| Espresso | $4 | $4.5 |
| Flat White | $4 | $4.5 |
| Latte | $4 | $4.5 |
| Cappucino | $4 | $4.5 |
| Long Black | $4 | $4.5 |
| Mocchiato | $4 | $4.5 |
| Piccolo | $4 | - |
| JUICES | |
| Seasonal selection of fruit juices | $6 |
| SOFT DRINK | |
| Coca Cola | $5.5 |
| Diet Coke | $5.5 |
| Sprite | $5.5 |
| Ginger Ale | $5.5 |
| Tonic | $5.5 |
| Red Bull | $7 |
| Aloe Vera Juice | $7 |
| WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SHOWCASING OUR REGION AND LOVE WORKING WITH LOCAL SUPPLIERS | |
| Available from 5.00pm | |
| Marinated Olives from Southern Highlands, NSW | $9 |
| Dandelion Honey Glazed Almonds | $9 |
| Murray River Pink Salted Macadamias | $12 |
| Spiced Angus Beef Jerky | $12 |
| CHEESE PLATTER | |
| Selection of Australian Cheese and Condiments | |
| Pyengana Cloth Bound Cheddar, Holy Goat, King Island Black Label Double Brie | $22 |
| ANTIPASTI FOR TWO | |
| Cured Tasmanian Ocean Trout, Jamón Serrano, Smoked Ham Hock Rillette, Gruyère de Comté, Marinated Olives, Pipparas Pepper, Sourdough Bread | $32 |
AN ABRIDGED HISTORY OF GIN
Juniper, the core ingredient of gin has been combined with alcohol as far back as 70AD. From its earliest beginnings, gin has evolved from a herbal medicine to an infamous liqueur.
Gin is England’s national spirit and there are few things more English than a refreshing G&T. Most of the famous gins you see around the world hail from the UK, so it is forgivable to think the spirit first came from here. However, the English actually discovered gin when they were fighting the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century in Holland and saw Dutch soldiers drinking Jenever (gin) to boost morale before battle. The term ‘Dutch Courage’ was born as was England’s love for gin.
Today gin is one of the most popular spirits and is represented by products of various origins, styles and flavour profiles that all revolve around Juniper as a common ingredient. At its most basic level, gin is an unaged spirit that is enhanced with any number of botanicals including Coriander, Lemon, Orange, Cardamom, Liquorice and Lemon Myrtle.
Jolly interesting. I’ll drink to that!
Level G, Astral Tower Lobby
The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street
Sunday to Thursday | 6:30am - 11:00pm
Friday and Saturday | 6:30am - 12:00am