Menu "Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine"Â -
Emilie
Bienvenue Welcome to Emilie's French Teas "Salon de ThĂŠ". A place to regenerate yourself alone or with friends while enjoying a mindfully prepared cup of tea. All our teas are hand picked premium loose leaf teas.
The French Art of Tea The discovery of tea in France dates back to the 1600's, when the Chinese Empire started to trade with Europe. Unlike Great Britain, few people are aware that French people also have a culture of tea. If you ask Emilie what make the French Art of tea different than other cultures, it is how the "blends are finished." Teas are curated from all around the world; The French use their expertise in wine, culinary, essential oils and perfume to finish the blend. Which result in a more subtle and smoother taste.
Tea Parties About our Services
At Emilie's French Teas we promote: Health, CommuniTEAs and Cultures by:
- Serving and Selling High-end Quality Loose Leaf Teas by the ounce or in gift box as well as tea accessories. - Teaching classes about Tea and Tea Rituals Around The World. - Offering Private Tea Parties for Baby & Bridal Showers, Birthdays and Book Clubs, and more.
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine"Â -
Emilie
Tea Plant: Camellia Sinensis Did you know Black, Wulong, Pu'er, Yellow, Green and White tea come from the same plant? Yes, this plant is called Camellia Sinensis. The main varietal are Camellia Sinensis, Sinensis and Camellia Sinensis, Assam. The tea plant is originally from China and has been cultivated for southand of years. To cultivate tea at his best you need a tropical or subtropical climate and some elevation. Over the centuries tea has been used around the world for many medicinal purpose such as digestive problems and more. Like coffee, the tea plant contains caffeine however because the caffeine compound is combined with the Bromine and L-theanine compound, the effect of caffeine is different. Typically after an hour of consuming coffee it can often leave you feeling unsettled, while drinking tea generally helps the mind settle and focus...a meditative drink of monks for centuries.
Tisanes: Herbal Teas
Tea Parties
Tisane comes from Latin ptisana, from Greek ptisanē, literally, crushed barley, from ptissein to crush. Tisane is a generic term for any beverage made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices or other plant material not coming from the tea shrub. Tisanes use all parts of a plant. They are usually categorized by which part of the plant they come from: leaf, flower, bark, root, fruit, seed/spice. Respectively the most common are mint leaves, hibiscus flowers, cinnamon and willow bark, ginger, turmeric and ginseng roots, lemon or lime, star anise or cardamom pods. Aside from yerba mate, guarana and coffee, tisanes do not contain caffeine. Each plant and herb has its own health benefits.
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
Black Teas
Tea Cup Tea Pot 10oz
20oz
EARL GREY YIN ZHEN - For EG Connoisseurs A subtle marriage of black teas, delicate silver tips, flower petals and the essential oil of bergamot from Calabria.
$5.60
$11.20
EARL GREY - For Creatures of Habits The most famous flavored tea comes from a blend of black teas with a fine bergamot from Calabria. Simple and reliable for all connoisseurs!
$4.90
$9.80
GOÛT RUSSE - A Spin on Earl Grey Created by Dammann Freres in the 1950’s, this blend of black teas, essential oils of bergamot and orange has become one of the most enduring and unique blends.
$4.90
$9.80
JARDIN BLEU - Memorable and Unique $5.20 Distinctive and refreshing combining black tea from India & China with rhubarb and wild strawberry flavors. Punctuated with a sprinkling of cornflower and sunflower petals.
$10.40
ANICHAÏ - Spice Lovers A black tea flavored according to an Indian recipe. Indian spices are brought to life with pieces of ginger, cloves, red berries and cardamom.
$4.90
$9.80
LAPSANG SOUCHONG - Smoked Wood This tea's assertive smoky fragrance becomes milder, subtler and even delicate after infusion, perfectly reproducing the aromatic palette of traditional Lapsang Souchong in a wonderfully copper-colored tea. (KC BBQ Style)
$4.90
$9.80
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
Black Teas
Tea Cup Tea Pot 10oz
20oz
4 FRUITS ROUGES - Dark Berry Essence A blend of black teas with the delicious scents of red fruits, combining the aromas of cherry, strawberry, raspberry and red currant for an irresistibly fruity tea.
$4.90
$9.80
VANILLE - A taste of the "Antilles" A blend of black teas scented with vanilla aromas, enriched with vanilla pod pieces and flower petals. A smooth, slightly sweet tea with biscuity notes.
$4.90
$9.80
STRONG BREAKFAST - English Style A blend of Ceylon, Darjeeling and Assam teas. Enjoyed with a splash of milk, this is the perfect tonic tea to begin the day.
$4.90
$9.80
DARJEELING G.F.O.P. SUPÉRIEUR 2ND FLUSH A summer Darjeeling, combining leaves from a collection of gardens. This infusion produces a well-balanced liquor with the delicate flavours of almond and ripe peach. It is known as the "Champagne of Tea" by connoisseurs.
$5.60
$11.20
CARAMEL TOFFEE - For the Sweet Tooth A black tea flavored with caramel toffee flavors. A throwback to the sweet treats and candies of our childhood.
$5.20
$10.40
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
Oolong Tea
Tea Cup Tea Pot 10oz
$5.20 CARAMEL AU BEURRE SALÉ - Smooth and Light This oolong tea's naturally velvety notes blend with the sweet-salty flavours of caramel. Enjoy a deliciously gourmet cup of this beautifully balanced blend of green and candy notes.
20oz $10.40
Green Tea GENMAÏCHA - A Taste of Japan A mixture of Bancha green tea (a late-harvest Sencha), roasted rice and puffed rice give a liquor with hints of green, maritime and roasted cereal aroma.
$5.60
$11.20
BALI - Bouquet of Roses A delicately scented green tea which is just as delicious whether you enjoy it cold or hot (jasmine green tea, aromas of lychee, grapefruit, blood peach and rose).
$5.20
$10.40
VERT JASMIN - The Oldest Scented Tea in History $5.20 An artful blend of refreshing Chinese green tea lightly scented with aromatic jasmine. Pair well with Chinese Food.
$10.40
$4.90 L'ÔRIENTAL - A Refreshing Fruity Green A deliciously scented tea combining the vegetal freshness of a green tea with the fruity aromas of passion fruit, wild peach and wild strawberry. A fresh and velvety infusion.
$9.80
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
Green Tea
Tea Cup Tea Pot 10oz
20oz
NUIT À VERSAILLES - Flavors from the Gardens of Versailles Since the 17th century combined here with a green tea to produce a highly fragrant blend. Bergamot, kiwi, yellow peach, orange blossom and violet flower.
$4.90
$9.80
JAUNE LEMON - Grassy and Earthy A unique and novel combination of green tea and lemongrass, harmoniously scented with lime and sweet lemon essential oils and ginger. A resolutely fresh and invigorating tea.
$4.90
$9.80
$4.90 GUNPOWDER OR PEARL TEA - Roasted Taste Chinese green tea Gunpowder or more poetically "tea pearls" for the Chinese, this lively and astringent tea makes a fresh, thirst-quenching cup of tea. This tea is traditionally used to make the famous mint tea.
$9.80
White Tea $5.60 $11.20 THÉ BLANC D'ANJI Clean and Delicate, Single Origin A white tea from the Anji region (Zhejiang province), exclusively harvested during only one or two weeks a year. The slender shoots are adorned with a lavish covering of white down, giving a bright liquor with enduring green notes and gentle bitterness. "Tea is asinfused complex and as fascinating as wine" - Emilie Excellent in cold water.
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
White Tea
Tea Cup Tea Pot 10oz
20oz
PASSION DE FLEURS - Subtle Apricot Bliss The delicacy of this white tea is blended with the subtle scent of rose and the fruity flavors of apricot and passion fruit. A deliciously wellbalanced blend for a fresh and vegetal cup of tea.
$5.80
$11.60
ROOIBOS CITRUS - South African Taste Here the South African plant rooibos mingling with the acidulous flavor of citrus fruits. Both mild and lively, containing no theine, it is an ideal drink for children or at bedtime.
$4.90
$9.80
NUIT D’ÉTÉ - Sweet and Tart Flavors A blend of hibiscus flowers from Sudan, apple from Turkey and Poland, and rosehip peels from Chile. Flavored with raspberry, strawberry and cream flavors.
$4.90
$9.80
MENTHE POIVRÉE - Peppermint Perennial herb, peppermint has been harvested before flowering. Known for its powerful scent (menthol), its refreshing infusion is appreciated by many.
$5.20
$10.40
CHAMOMILE - For Peace and Quiet Perennial plant cultivated especially in Eastern Europe areas whose flowers are harvested from May to July. His bright yellow infusion has a sweet and fruity taste with notes of pineapple.
$5.20
$10.40
Tisanes
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" -
Emilie
Once Upon A Time...
Original color (blue cel adon) remains in the te a room.
Okay ready to follow this romantic ride…in February 2010 Alex, who was originally from New Mexico was living in Kansas City, MO and Emilie from France was living in Mexico City. They crossed paths on one magical day in Flores, Guatemala - Alex was studying Traditional Maya Medicine…Emilie was on a weekend getaway with a friend. After a year of long distance… Emilie moved to Kansas City early 2011 to start a life with Alex. A wedding date was set for May 1st 2011…with only a few months to find a wedding dress… what to do? Just by chance, one day Emilie was walking to pick up their mower in Waldo at a repair shop... She walked by a local dress shop on Wornall and did a double take, as a wedding dress in the window caught her eye. This was exactly what she had been looking for…she called to make an appointment for the next day. It fit like a glove…no alterations and on budget! Fast forward to 2016…Alex and Emilie were looking for a location to create a Center to share their passion of natural medicine with their local community. She was passionate about teas and herbs. He was passionate about traditional healing…well, they had all but given up on a location, when Emilie stumbled upon this building at 8131 Wornall Rd. She showed it to Alex, he said, “do you realize this is where we got your wedding dress?” The layout was exactly what they were dreaming of…another sign, this place was meant to be! In January 2017 they moved into 8131 Wornall Rd…where an unknown seed had been planted many years ago with a wedding dress and is now called Emilie’s French Teas and Centered Spirit Cultural & Holistic Health Center.
"Tea is as complex and as fascinating as wine" - Emilie
Tea Room and Apothecary RETAIL SHOP HOURS
Tuesday - Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online Tea Shop 24hrs/7
www.centeredspirit.com/shop