Moscow Tea Room-Canada

by Carol Mark

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Interior Cozy Seating

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Tea is taken seriously with its own timer

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What an ambiance of imperial intrigue and decadence in Ottawa at the Moscow Tea Room!

The tone of Imperial Russia made modern with an upscale menu and traditional award winning teas. All teas were organic except the award winning Black Jin Jun Mei. It was unclear whether it was grown by smaller farmer with no pesticides and not certified, but the taste profile was terrific. Being concerned with health issues I only saw the disclaimer at the end of the menu after I put in my order.

Fresh blinis & caviar

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I avoided the scones because whoever heard of scones in Moscow- the Jin Jun Mei tea came with a timer and it was true to form with a slight maltiness and clean taste that paired wonderfully with the caviar and blini board. Perfect rounds of blini with a selection of caviar complemented perfectly on my palate. Unfortunately, that menu item is no longer available. There is only Acadian Premier Caviar, best Canadian Sturgeon Caviar, 30 g tin at $170-OUCH! Perhaps, the boards are interesting to try on the next adventure -Cheese, Charcuterie, Surf and Turf of the Chef ’s Choice.

MOSCOWTEAROOM.COM

527 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada 613-627-2335

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