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Willow & Leaf
14 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL
Green
Delicate & vegetal
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Dragon Well (Longjing) Hangzhou, China
£4.20 cup · £7.50 potOne of China's most revered green teas, hand-pressed in a wok to produce flat, jade-green leaves with a gentle, sustained sweetness.
Fresh grass · Toasted chestnut · Honey | 2 min at 75°C
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Gyokuro Uji, Japan
£5.50 cup · £9.80 potShade-grown for three weeks before harvest, gyokuro develops an extraordinary depth of umami rarely found in any other tea.
Marine umami · Sweet seaweed · Cream | 2 min at 60°C
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Bi Luo Chun Jiangsu, China
£4.50 cup · £8.00 potTightly spiral-rolled tender buds harvested in early spring beside fruit orchards — the proximity lends a subtle stone-fruit perfume.
Floral · Fruity · Delicate vegetal | 1.5 min at 70°C
Black
Robust & warming
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Darjeeling First Flush Darjeeling, India
£4.80 cup · £8.50 potThe champagne of teas — harvested in March from steep mountain gardens, producing a pale amber cup of extraordinary delicacy.
Muscatel grape · Spring flowers · Light astringency | 3 min at 90°C
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Yunnan Gold Yunnan, China
£5.00 cup · £8.80 potMade exclusively from golden-tipped buds of ancient Yunnan trees, this tea produces a rich, warming cup without any bitterness.
Chocolate · Pepper · Malt | 3 min at 95°C
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Earl Grey Classic Blend (Assam base)
£3.80 cup · £6.80 potOur house Earl Grey uses a full-bodied Assam base balanced with true bergamot oil from Calabria — bright, aromatic, and wonderfully familiar.
Bergamot citrus · Brisk malt · Floral finish | 4 min at 95°C
Oolong
Complex & layered
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Tie Guan Yin Anxi, China
£4.60 cup · £8.20 potIron Goddess of Mercy — a lightly oxidised oolong with famously complex floral top notes and a long, sweet aftertaste.
Orchid · Toasted butter · Honey | 3 min at 85°C
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Dong Ding Nantou County, Taiwan
£4.80 cup · £8.50 potA medium-roast oolong from the Frozen Summit mountain. The slow charcoal-roasting develops caramel richness while preserving a fruity core.
Roasted caramel · Stone fruit · Warm oak | 3 min at 90°C
Herbal
Caffeine-free & soothing
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Chamomile & Honey Bush Egypt / South Africa
£3.50 cup · £6.20 potA twilight blend — whole chamomile flowers with naturally sweet honey bush from the Cape. Caffeine-free and deeply calming.
Apple blossom · Honey · Warm vanilla | 5 min at 100°C
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Garden Peppermint Norfolk, England
£3.20 cup · £5.80 potSingle-origin British peppermint grown in the Norfolk fens. Vibrantly fresh, intensely minty, and restorative at any hour.
Crisp mint · Cool finish · Clean | 5 min at 100°C
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Hibiscus & Rose Blend (Egypt / Bulgaria)
£3.50 cup · £6.20 potA ruby-red cup of dried hibiscus flowers and whole Damask rose petals. Vibrant and tart, beautiful served iced in summer.
Tart cherry · Rose petal · Summer berries | 5 min at 100°C
Matcha
Stone-ground & vivid
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Ceremonial Matcha Uji, Japan
£5.80 cup · — potStone-ground from the youngest shaded leaves, our ceremonial grade matcha is whisked to order — intensely green, silky, and profoundly alive.
Umami · Creamy · Fresh spring greens | Whisked at 70°C
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Willow Matcha Latte Uji, Japan
£5.20 cup · — potCeremonial matcha whisked with a splash of hot water, then finished with your choice of oat, almond, or whole milk, lightly steamed.
Creamy · Subtly sweet · Earthy green | Whisked at 65°C
Afternoon Tea Service
Booked in advance · served at your pace
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Classic Afternoon Tea Most Loved
£28 per personOur flagship experience — an unhurried hour or more with the classic three-tier stand, served with quiet elegance at your own pace.
- Finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, cucumber & cream cheese, egg & cress)
- Freshly baked plain & raisin scones with clotted cream & house-made jam
- Seasonal pastries & miniature cakes (chef's selection)
- One pot of tea from our full list, with free top-up
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Royal High Tea Celebration
£48 per personPerfect for celebrations, birthdays, or simply an occasion that deserves something extra. Pre-booking essential, 48-hour notice required.
- Everything in Classic Afternoon Tea
- Glass of Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne on arrival
- Smoked salmon & crème fraîche blinis
- Extended pastry selection (6 pieces per person)
- Commemorative Willow & Leaf card
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Children's Tea
£14 per childA gentle introduction to the tea room tradition. Children are warmly welcomed when accompanied by adults.
- Mini sandwiches (cheese, jam, or honey)
- Warm scone with strawberry jam & butter
- Selection of colourful petit fours
- Fruit tisane or warm apple & cinnamon drink
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Garden Afternoon Tea
£30 per personEverything you love about afternoon tea, thoughtfully crafted without any animal products. Please mention when booking.
- Plant-based finger sandwiches (avocado & tomato, hummus & roasted pepper, cucumber & herb cream)
- Oat-milk scones with coconut cream & berry compote
- Seasonal vegan cakes & pastries
- One pot of tea (all herbal & green teas are naturally vegan)
Oat, soya & whole milk always available. Please inform us of any allergies. Prices include VAT.