Good A * ernoon!
Welcome to Engelberg’s old post office! This building has played an important part in the village’s history. And now the Tea Room Engelberg adds a stylish new chapter, making this house a place fully dedicated to the enjoyment of tea – and everything that goes along well with it. We felt that it is never too late to discover this venerable English tradition. So please settle in, let us pamper you, and enjoy. Great to have you here – willkommen!
ENGELBERG IS VERY ENGLISH
T’EIN YIHENG “You drink your tea to forget about the noise of the world.” T’EIN YIHENG
To say that tea is England’s national drink would be stating the obvious. And yet, the sheer breadth of British tea culture never ceases to amaze. So we have decided to introduce it to you in all this breadth and, er, glory. Whether enjoyed with milk and sugar or not, whether named Earl Grey or White Monkey, whether served for English Breakfast or Afternoon Tea: at The Tea Room Engelberg you will fall in love with tea all over again – wunderbar!
It’s Tea Time!
A PLACE TO SIP AND FALL IN LOVE
MORNING TEA Served in the traditional teapot 8.20 CREAM TEA Afternoon Tea served in the teapot 3 scones, clotted cream & strawberry fruit spread 13.20
1 glass champagne 1 glass prosecco 5 cl port 5 cl dessert wine
On display in the sugar cruet 1.40 each
Please book your AFTERNOON TEA 24 hours in advance, so that our delicacies are made fresh just before your arrival. Danke schön!
Every day at the Tea Room Engelberg, we celebrate this more than 200-year-old British tradition. So get ready to marvel at the mouth-watering titbits we will serve you on our stylish étagères – hearty sandwiches, homemade scones, or the finest pastries and confectionery. And enjoy what goes best with such delicacies: one of our choice teas, with or without milk and sugar, or perhaps a glass of sparkling wine?
AFTERNOON TEA – IT’S A MUST!
But whatever your selection may be, you will agree with us: one word will do to describe our Afternoon Tea – köstlich!
FANCY A CUPPA?
BROWN ROCK CANDY STICK
By the way: along with your teapot, we will gladly serve you a glass of one of the follow ing alcoholic beverages of your choice: 69.—
Served between 1 and 4:30 p.m., as is the custom
FERMENTATION Oxidation process in tea making during which the tannic acid content is reduced. This process step applies only to black teas and partially fermented Oolongs.
CHINA Home of tea and tea culture, the world’s second-largest tea-producing nation; China produces predominantly green tea, but also black tea and semi-fermented Oolong. DARJEELING Tea district in the Himalaya foothills of northern India ( 1000 – 2400 m altitude). Darjeelings are among the very best and priciest teas.
BLACK TEA Fermented tea whose leaves turn red during fermentation and then black during drying.
Tea: A short Encyclopedia
AUTUMNAL Refers to teas harvested in autumn/fall in Assam and Darjeeling. Flowery fragrance.
THEINE Stimulant contained in teas, enhances one’s ability to concentrate and reflexes.
IT‘S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A SPECIALIST.
FIRST FLUSH The first harvest after the spring monsoon rains in northern India (March–May). Only the delicate light-green leaf tips are picked.
CAMELLIA SINENSIS Botanical term for the (evergreen) tea shrub, which belongs to the genus Camellia. There are two varieties, to be more precise: Camellia sinensis = Chinese tea, and Camellia assamica = Assam tea (grown in Assam). The two shrubs differ in height, blossoming, fruit and leaf size.
WHITE TEA Non-fermented tea. Only the leaf buds are picked; dried only in partial shade and not rolled or processed further, therefore an absolutely natural tea.
BROKEN Refers to teas whose leaves have been shredded or crushed between rollers and therefore produce more yield than loose leaf teas.
YELLOW TEA This tea is de-enzymed, i.e., its enzymes are disabled by applying dry heat in order to prevent fermentation during the 6 to 10-hour storage. The procedure causes the leaves to turn yellowish.
GREEN TEA Non-fermented tea.
ASSAM The world’s largest uninterrupted tea cultivation area is located in northeastern India.
OLOONG Traditional Chinese tea varieyt, semi-fer mented tea with an oxidation time between green and black tea.
ORANGE “Royal”, high-quality tea, named after the Royal House of the Netherlands, Orange/Oranje.
FOP Flowery Orange Pekoe. This grade describes the majority of basic Indian loose leaf teas. Flowery refers to the tender and delicate parts of the blossoming leaves.
TIP Refers to the outermost tip of the leaf bud, used in very high-quality teas. The golden yellow bits you can spot in black teas.
BOP Broken Orange Pekoe is a high-quality tea with buds and crushed leaves that make the brew more aromatic and give it a reddish hue.
SFTGFOP Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. The very best! CTC Crushing, Tearing, Curling; the leaves are crushed/torn between rollers for better fermentation. CTC teas, very dark and high in yield, are used for instance as a tea base for chai. CLASSIFICATIONS OF BLACK TEA.
SOUCHONG Tea made from very large leaves growing in the lower section of the shrub. The most coarsely sorted black tea. BP Broken Pekoe consists of crushed second and third leaves only (used solely for blends).
TGBOP Tippy Golden Broken Orange Pekoe. A delicate Broken from Darjeeling and Assam with evenly sorted leaves.
TGFOP Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. The principal grade in Darjeeling and Assam, indicates a high content of fine tea leaves covered with light “fuzz” (also called “tea hair”) that remains even after fermentation and binds the caramelizing cell juice issuing when leaves are rolled.
FTGFOP1 Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe I. Mainly Darjeeling, also Assam. Highest grade, evenly sorted, tippy.
GFOP Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe refers to a high-quality tea made from the first leaves and the bud.
GRAND YUNNAN SUPÉRIEUR TGFOP from China steep time 3–5 min. A top quality tea with plenty of golden tips, full-bodied without being tangy, with finesse and rich in flavor, the mocha among teas. FIVE O’CLOCK TEA from Sri Lanka steep time 3–5 min. A delicious blend of the finest teas from the “Ceylon”, strong brew, a great classic. ENGLISH BREAKFAST BROKEN BIO organic steep time 3 min. A traditional English blend of different organically produced broken black teas. Very strong, rich and dark brew, perfect with a dash of milk, goes well with toast and jam.
EARL GREY IMPÉRIAL from China steep time 3–5 min. A choice blend of the finest teas (Yunnan & Keemun), scented with pure bergamot oil. LAPSANG SOUCHONG from China steep time 3–5 min. A delicate medium smoked tea, long whole leaves, dried over resin-rich spruce, goes well with salty, spicy dishes, also cheese. CHAÏ BIO (ORGANIC) from India steep time 3–8 min. The longer – the stronger! A classic Indian spiced tea, Assam black tea (CTC) with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom & black pepper. Is typically enjoyed with plenty of milk and sugar.
It’s all about Tea!
BLACK TEA
ASSAM GELAKEY TGBOP from India steep time 3–5 min. This time-honored plantation located in the Sibsagar district produces tea that is beyond compare. Plenty of of golden tips. Rich in tannin, without any sharpness or bitterness, yet highly vigorous (very malty). Can be enjoyed with milk too.
BLACK TEA | OOLONG
Please feel free to ask us about our other tea specialties.
FLEURS D’ORANGER OOLONG from China steep time 3–5 min. A semi-fermented tea with orange blossom, subtly scented with orange flavor. Relaxing.
JASMINE DRAGON PEARLS from China steep time 5 min. The king of jasmine teas. The precious blossoms are blended with fresh young tea leaves and rolled into small pellets (pearls). One-of-a-kind jasmine taste! WHITE MONKEY from China steep time 5 min. A green tea from the Tai-Mu mountains. Lightly rolled green leaves with plenty of white tips. A delicate, yet aromatic tea. SENCHA FUJI BIO organic from Japan steep time 5 min. A green tea for connoisseurs, grown in the region next to Mount Fuji. A delicate taste and a great aroma are its distinguishing features.
WHITE TEA | GREEN TEA
MYSTIQUE BIO organic from China steep time 3–5 min. A harmonious blend of marigold blossoms, beetroot, orange zest and passionfruit fragrances lends this green tea a well-balanced freshness. The brew varies, from rich yellow to delicate pink… un thé mystique!
OKAYTI WHITE TEA from India steep time 5–8 min. A well-rounded white tea from Darjeeling with an extraordinarily flowery fragrance. More delicate than a first flush, yet with a clear-cut Darjeeling character. Suits the tastes of both newcomers and white tea connoisseurs and aficionados.
SYMPHONIE DE FRUITS from Europe steep time 3–8 min. A harmonious symphony of hibiscus blossoms, apple bits, rosehip & orange zest, cornflower blossoms & marigold, refined with mango and tropical fruit flavors.
FRUIT INFUSIONS
ROOIBOS LYNN from South Africa steep time 3–5 min. Rooibos with pear bits, raisins, dates, rosehip, mallow blossoms, lemongrass, with a sweet and fruity aroma. 1oo% caffeine-free, contains natural vitamin C.
Please feel free to ask us about our other tea specialties.Our tea suggestion: BOUQUET ROYAL from Europe steep time 5–8 min. A very special fruit composition: papaya, raisins, elderberries, black and red cur rants, strawberries and raspberries.
GINGER LEMON BIO organic steep time 5–8 min. An interesting organic blend of fresh lemongrass and spicy ginger bits. Warms you up when enjoyed hot in winter. Cools you down when enjoyed chilled in summer.
HERBAL INFUSIONS
CAMOMILE BIO organic steep time 5–8 min. This fragrant herb is known for its antiinflammatory and soothing properties. Perfect to conclude a beautiful evening with.
“MEDINA” THÉ VERT À LA MENTHE from China & Morocco steep time 5 min. Chinese green tea (Gunpowder), blended with Moroccan Nanah mint, very popular in North Africa. VERVEINE BIO organic from Uruguay or Europe steep time 3–5 min. Verbena, strong, aromatic brew, relaxes and strengthens the heart. The ideal drink whenever you feel stressed out.
Tea specialties suggested by “L'art du thé”, Lucerne
The Menu
HONEYMOON BREAKFAST 2 glasses orange juice, 2 glasses prosecco, 2 portions berry muesli, 2 croissants, 4 rolls, 2 portions fruit spread, Engelberg honey, Christella hazelnut-chocolate spread, 4 portions butter, air-dried ham, smoked salmon, cheese, fruit, 2 soft-boiled eggs, coffee or tea 66.— Price for two
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE BEST FOOD. We serve breakfast until 11 : 30 a.m.
Breakfa
FRUIT SPREAD 1.50 homemade with 65% fruit content SOFT-BOILED EGG 1 free-range egg 2.50
MUM’S BREAKFAST Orange juice, 1 croissant, 2 rolls, 2 portions fruit spread, 2 portions butter, air-dried ham, cheese, fruit, coffee or tea 23.—
EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST Orange juice, 1 croissant, 1 roll, fruit spread, butter, coffee or tea 13.50
SALMON WITH TOAST 15.— Scottish salmon, 3 slices of toast, butter, horseradish, 8o g
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FRIED EGGS 2 free-range eggs 10.50 served with 6 slices of bacon CHEESE hard and soft cheese, approx. 80 g 6.50
AIR-DRIED HAM 6 slices 7.50 BAKER'S BERRY MUESLI 8.20
CROISSANT 1.80 BUTTER 1.00 ENGELBERG HONEY 2.50 CHRISTELLA hazelnut-chocolate spread 1.50
NEVER CHANGE A WINNING TEAM. THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
The English Way
In order to learn what a real breakfast is (and we mean real), simply travel across the Channel. Because in the U.K. or Ireland, you will find out that breakfast not only constitutes a full meal, it is so rich that it may well make the next one pointless. This, incidentally, is also the idea behind the English Breakfast at The Tea Room Engelberg. That said, should your appetite return around lunchtime anyway, please feel free to browse our “Lunchtime” pages further back. We are convinced you will find something there – lecker!
ENGLISH BREAKFAST Orange juice, cornflakes, 2 sausage links, 2 eggs sunny side up, ½ grilled tomato, baked mushrooms, 2 slices grilled bacon, white beans, small rösti (fried grated potatoes), 2 slices of black pudding, toast, coffee or tea 32.50
ENGLISH PIE 11.80 filled with finest ratatouille, mozzarella & basil, served with a small salad CHILI CON CARNE served with 1 roll 17.50 BAKER’S PASTETLI vol au vent 17.50 Puff pastry shell filled with chicken, veal sausage meat and mushrooms, served with a salad CHEESE TART with or without onions 5.10 HAM CROISSANT served hot 4.20 CANAPÉ fresh daily at the counter 4.80 / 5.30 PAIN PAILLASSE topped and browned 8.20 HAWAII with ham, pineapple, Unterwalden raclette cheese, tartar sauce and paprika PICCANTE with chicken, Unterwalden raclette cheese, hot curry sauce, corn & chili
Lunchtime CORNISH PASTY The miner's lunch Pastry pocket filled with potatoes, root vegetables, onions and ground beef (served hot), comes with a small salad 11.80 We serve snacks: Mon–Fri until 6 p.m., Sat & Sun until 4:30 p.m. Please have a look at our other delicacies at the counter. Also, feel free to ask our staff for recommendations.
KEEP CALM & HAVE LUNCH. BAKER’S TARTE FLAMBÉE made with crispy-smooth paillasse dough CLASSIC with crème fraîche, bacon and onion VEGGIE with crème fraîche, onion, leek and chili peppers 14.—
VEGGIE We will gladly inform you about the current offer. LETTUCE SALAD as a side dish 4.— SALADS Please have a look at our sumptuous salad counter, made fresh every day.
Beverages
GREAT TO HAVE YOU! Any questions or suggestions? Our staff would be happy to hear them! WLAN: Christen Beck PASSWORD: Zigerkrapfen
ENGELBERG WATER 3 dl 3.50 sparkling or still 5 dl 4.50 ORGANIC ALPINE HERB ICED TEA 3 dl 4.60 ORANGE JUICE fresh squeezed 2 dl 6.— FRUIT JUICE OF THE SEASON 2 dl 6.— SOFT DRINKS 3,3 dl 5.— Vivi Kola, Diet Vivi Kola, Elmer Citro RivellaApfelschorle(lemonade),(applespritzer),rot/blau(Swisswheysoft drink), Orangenmost (orange-apple drink) THOMAS HENRY 2 dl 5.— Tonic, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer SYRUP FOR KIDS 2 dl 1.50 SPECIAL FEYRLESCHÄRBEERSREDALE 5 % 3,3 dl 6.— Genossenschaft Keimling,Dallenwil EICHHOF non-alcoholic 3,3 dl 4.80 CIDER 3,3 dl 5.20 Magners Cider s’BRÖSMELI 5 % Brewed with yesterday's fresh bread. This light, filtered, top-fermented beer makes a convincing, bold statement thanks to its dominant Belgian strong beer hops. This tasty beer is brewed by the Genossen schaft Keimling cooperative in Dallenwil using unsold bread from Christen Beck. small large 4.60 7.50 DRINKING MAKES THE MIND GO SOBER. |ir ˜ Quenchers
RISTRETTO 4.60 ESPRESSO 4.60 COFFEE WITH CREAM 4.80 DOUBLE ESPRESSO 5.80 COFFEE WITH HOT MILK 5.10 LARGE COFFEE WITH HOT MILK 5.80 CAPPUCCINO 5.40 CAFÉ MÉLANGE 6.20 LATTE MACCHIATO 6.20 LATTE MACCHIATO flavored 6.80 almond, vanilla, hazelnut or caramel extra shot coffee 1.— milk substitute 1.— KAFFEE SCHNAPS 6.20 coffee with a (hefty) dash of pome fruit, plum or herb brandy SPICE MULLED WINE 7.50 homemade CHAI LATTE 5.20 MILK cold / hot 4.— / 4.20 CHOCOLATE cold / hot 4.40 / 4.90 OVALTINE cold / hot 4.40 / 4.90 HOT CHOCOLATE 6.50 using Maracaibo 65% Grand Cru chocolate CHOCOLATE MÉLANGE 7.50 using Maracaibo 65% Grand Cru chocolate & whipped cream Our coffee specialties are prepared using only the finest coffee varieties from “Roastery Engelberg”. BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE. Hot Stu , QUEEN’S COFFEE with finest Maracaibo 65% Grand Cru chocolate, espresso, milk & whipped cream 7.20
THERE’S NOTHING SWEETER THAN A CUP OF BITTER COFFEE.
Special Blend ROASTERY ENGELBERG
COLD BREWED COFFEE Roasted and brewed by “Roastery Engelberg”. This coffee initially steeps in cold water, which lends it its special aroma and makes it easily digestible while providing that extra caffeine kick. 5.40
Situated at 1025m, this family owned company is dedicated to the high art of roasting the finest quality coffee. Introduced to the world of coffee by their father at a young age, siblings Oscar and Sophia founded the roastery and coffee shop in January 2015 and have since filled the streets of Engelberg with the smell of fresh roasted coffee.
SPARKLING WINE Glass 7,5 dl PROSECCO GOCCIA D’ORO 7.50 52.50 CHAMPAGNE Glass 7,5 dl LAURENT PERRIER BRUT 11.— 74.— LAURENT PERRIER BRUT ROSÉ 15.— 99.— LAURENT PERRIER GRAND SIÈCLE 180.— WHITE WINE 1 dl 5 dl FECHY MON PICHET Chasselas 5.20 26.— Alain Pélichet, Fechy VD 1 dl 7,5 dl JIASIK BIANCO Riesling, Malvasia 6.50 45.50 Borgo San Daniele, Friaul IT RED WINE 1 dl 7,5 dl PINOT NOIR Pinot Noir 8.— 56.— Patrick Adank, Fläsche GR AQUA REALE Merlot 6.80 48.— Robin Garzoli, Maggia TI DESSERT WINE 5 cl 5 dl LARME DE DÉCEMBRE Rhin or 6.50 61.— Sylvaner, Thierry Constantin, Pont-de-la-Morge VS PORT 5 cl QUINTA DE LA ROSA 2o year old Tawny 7.80 DO Douro SPRITZER sweet or sour 7.50 APEROL SPRITZ 10.50 HUGO 10.50 LILLET 10.50 GISELLE SPRITZ 10.50 PIMM’S 10.50 WHITE MARTINI 7.— & soda 8.— CAMPARI 7.— & soda 8.— & orange juice 9.50 SAN BITTER non-alcoholic 5.— & soda 6.— & orange juice 7.50 WHY LIMIT HAPPY TO AN HOUR? Happy Hour
TENQUERAY LONDON DRY 43,1 % 4cl 7.— SUTTON BOMBAY GOLD 4o % 4cl 8.— HENDRIK’S 41,4 % 4cl 9.— FRAKMONT LUCERNE DRY GIN 4o% 4cl 10.— GIN HENDRIKTONIC’STonic, pepper & cucumber 13.— TENQUERAY Tonic & lemon 13.— BOMBAY GOLD Tonic, lemon & rosemary 13.— LONDON MULE 13.50 Gin, lime, Ginger Beer & mint HENDRIK’S CIDER 15.— Hendrik's, lemon juice, Cider & Ginger Beer A ROYAL DELIGHT! From French “genévrier” (juniper) Juniper, coriander, a hint of citrus fruit, a pepper finish – one sip of gin can truly ignite your taste buds. No wonder, the Queen Mum reached the ripe old age of 101 – she indulged in a glass of gin every day! IT ’ S NEVER TO EARLY FOR GIN O ’ CLOCK. Ginning me So * ly
OUR SOURCES MEAT Metzgerei Stutzer & Flüeler, Stans/Kerns All meat is Swiss. FISH & SEAFOOD Manufaktur Dyhrberg, Klus/Balsthal Salmon from Scotland (aquafarming), shrimp from Chile (MSC) DAIRY PRODUCTS Klosterkäserei Engelberg, Molkerei Hurschler, Engelberg We source all our ingredients locally, where available. And, following our motto, “Only the finest will do”, all our products are prepared fresh daily for you in Buochs/Stansstad with a great deal of passion and care. August 2022