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730 Howard (at Fourth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103

415-227-9400 

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  • Brunch, Tea
    Sun-Wed 10am-8pm, Thu-Sat 10am-9pm
    $$
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly, Water View
    Snack Food
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    Not Accepted
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This teahouse is one of three locations in the city where you can find top-notch tea from all around the world. With a serene atmosphere and huge variety of teas and herbal infusions, Samovar is a favorite spot for a quiet get-together or a rainy day reading session. A pot of tea might leave your pockets a little lighter, but if you're looking for quality and selection, you'll find it here. Order the tea service if you're wanting to dine - the shop offers several, including three-tea and cookies as well as Indian tofu curry, basmati rice, and masala chai.







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  • What to Have for Lunch Today: Tofu Sandwich at Samovar Tea Lounge

    What to Have for Lunch Today: Tofu Sandwich at Samovar Tea Lounge

    By John Birdsall, SFoodie Editor | Tue, May 4, 2010

    Tues., May 4, 2010 The teriyaki-like sauce approaches thickly reduced balsamic in sweetness, but it's a virtuous indulgence, considering it oozes from firm slices of tofu, on a Leadbetter's English m... More »

  • Tea Party Politics at Samovar Tea Lounge

    Tea Party Politics at Samovar Tea Lounge

    By Katy St. Clair | Wed, December 30, 2009

    Sometimes it's nice to see how the other half lives. And by the other half, I mean those folks who go out and enjoy themselves without imbibing liquor. You know, weirdos. I suppose many of them go to the movies or Starbucks or something. But a seg... More »

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Main Menu
Herbals
$10.00
Ocean of Wisdom
custom blended for his holiness the dalai lama. silken, malty mouth-feel lingers blissfully. south african rooibos, honeybush, ginger, licorice, cloves and cinnamon. sail from an ordinary moment into a regal, contemplative one
$8.00
Earl Red
bergamot infused rooibos for the earl grey lover who wants a caffeine-free alternative. yummy with milk and sugar, this herbal is loaded with antioxidants and citrus
$8.00
Orange Ginger
a mildly spicy and warming brew. adroitly blended with ginger, lemon myrtle, orange and mandarin peels. naturally sweetened with licorice root
$8.00
Samovar Moorish Mint
the tonic of the ancient moors... san francisco style. robust and rich, with cardamom, peppermint, ginger, black pepper and a touch of green tea
$9.00
Samovar Yerba Mate
straight from paraguay and served traditionally with a bombilla. bittersweet, vegetal and brimming with antioxidants, and highly caffeinated
$8.00
Wei Qi Cha
your energetic force field “wei qi, ” protects you from life’s dangers. sip this herbal elixir to soothe your soul and recharge your system. fruity, sweet, spicy and pleasingly tart
$8.00
Nocturnal Bliss
honeybush, lemon myrtle, lavender, corn flowers and stevia blended harmoniously to chill-you-out. sip this and assuage fear and worry, soothe frazzled nerves and go to sleep blissfully and effortlessly. sleep is the new panacea for productivity, vitality, libido and joy—sleep a lot and sleep deep
Oolong
$9.00
Royal Garland
taiwanese oolong technique and minimalist chinese white tea processing merge in northern fujian. as this regal rarity meets your lips, luxuriate in notes of darjeeling muscatel black tea and much, much more
$9.00
Monkey Picked Iron Goddess of Mercy
sip, penetrate your issues and dissolve them. kuan yin’s classic elixir offering transcendence via the tealeaf
$10.00
Sweet Tie Kuan Yin
straight from mr. ling in anxi province, china comes our deliciously smoky aged tie kuan yin. a dark, yet floral and haunting taste. venture into this tea and explore the center of the center of the here and now
$8.00
Wuyi Dark Roast
a climactic eruption of tea intoxication. hauntingly ambrosial with an evolving complexity of caramelized raisins, roasted barley, smoked bittersweet chocolate and aged peat moss. wuyi harks from the remote and ancient cliffs in northern fujian province, china
$14.00
Golden Phoenix
tea as aphrodisiac for the tongue. this dancong oolong is fresh but the craftsmanship dates back nearly 1, 000 years. complex and woodsy, roasty and incredibly honeyed, fruity and floral. 12+ infusions give this tea super long life, and you utter joy
Black
$8.00
Earl Grey
frisky and brisk. superb citrus to incite your taste buds
$8.00
Lapsang Souchong
zealously tarry, ancient and smoky. delicious with milk and sugar
$8.00
Samovar Breakfast Blend
kindle clarity and banish stupor. full malty flavor with delicate dryness
$5.45
Samovar Masala Chai
sweet, spicy, creamy and simmered for hours. house blend of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, indian and chinese black tea, organic milk, palm nectar
$14.00
Samovar Russian Blend
smoky, strong, sweet, fruity, caffeineloaded and certain to warm and to wake
$8.00
Lychee Black
lychee fruit naturally sweetens this light, salubrious brew
$8.00
Scarlet Sable
sultry, sweet, smoky and, yes, seductive. houseblended by esther herself, black tea with the most silky mouth feel, lingering notes of lychee, pine smoke and citrus
Sandwiches
Served On A Toasted Whole-wheat, Seeded, Ciabatta, W/ Mayo, Side Salad With Tarragon-balsamic Vinaigrette, & Fresh Fruit
$12.00
Tlt
(tamari-mirin braised tofu, lettuce, tomato) served on leadbetter’s handmade english muffin with mayo
$11.00
Curry Egg Salad & Sliced Fuji Apple
served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mustard and mayo
$12.00
Grilled Portabella & Onions with Gruyere Cheese
served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mustard
$11.00
Grilled Agor Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto
served on whole-wheat ciabatta
$13.00
Turkey with Fresh Basil, Tomato, Red Onions & Gruyere
served on whole-wheat ciabatta with mayo
Salad
$12.00
Wasabi Caesar Salad with Wild Smoked Salmon
organic hearts of romaine, wild smoked salmon, shaved parmesan, garlic, croutons, caesar dressing with a wasabi kick
$12.00
Moorish Mint Greens with Halloumi Cheese & Veggie Kebabs
mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta, tarragon vinaigrette
$12.00
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Over Spring Greens
marinated and grilled portabella mushroom, mixed spring greens, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette
$12.00
Braised Tofu Over Spring Greens
tamari-mirin braised tofu, mixed spring greens, cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, tarragon-balsamic vinaigrette
Sweet Treats
$8.00
Rose-Infused Greek Yogurt with Medjool Dates & Fresh Mint
$10.00
Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread Pudding
$17.00
Platter of Tea Sweets
$8.00
Fudge Brownie with Green Tea Mousse
$7.00
2 Cherry Oat Scones with Devonshire Cream & Jam
$5.00
Coconut Rice Pudding
$5.00
Handmade Assorted Cookies
cracked wheat rooibos shortbread, lavender butter cookie, oat crumble mini-cake, matcha swirl butter cookie
White
$9.00
Bai Mudan
the best bai mudan we’ve ever had. fujianese white tea made from two leaves and one bud. a hidden sweet maltiness, with notes of dark marin redwood groves and mellow muscatel. a golden, amber infusion, sip to soothe monkey mind and to savor the darkest of the whites
$12.00
Downy Sprout
velutinous, thick downy sprouts. honeysuckle hints linger amidst a mellow nuttiness. sip to clean your palate and quiet your mind. the most ultra-fine white tea we could find
Green
$9.00
Ryokucha
genmaicha, samovar tea lounge-style. japanese matcha powder blended with roasted brown rice and sencha. a meal in itself, nutty, grassy and ideal for breakfast
$10.00
Fukamushi Sencha
(deep steamed)* take refuge in this fourth deep-steamed jewel. buddha, dharma, sangha, fukamushi. a shimmering, viridescent jade infusion with vaporous aromas of fresh baked bread and summer sea breeze. ecstasy on the tongue. clarity in the mind, flight of the spirit. a mr. ko speciality, made solely from the prized asatsuyu tea bush in kagoshima, japan
$10.00
Hand-Whisked Matcha
(traditional or nouveau with hot sweet soymilk) four ounces of “ceremonial grade, ” topof- the-top, hekisui matcha. a heavenly, cloud-like froth served straight or dessert like with hot soymilk
$7.00
Houjicha
roasted green tea from japan. malty, chocolatey, clean and the perfect dessert brew
$11.00
Jasmine Pearl
so succulent and aromatic. tea pearls blended with baby jasmine flowers
$10.00
Nishi Sencha 1st Flush
induces the alpha state like no other. clean, mildly vegetal, ocean and kombu, served in a glass pot and truly first flushq
$14.00
Green Ecstasy
the name says it all. asamushi-style first flush sencha touched with superior grade matcha deliver an abundantly rich mouthfeel, and a persistent umami-laced grassiness . l-theanine loaded, explore the elusive quality of energized relaxation
Pu-erh
$9.00
Blood Orange
blood orange adroitly blended w/ our classic loose-leaf puerh yields notes of citrus, spice, and rain-dampened earth
$9.00
Maiden's Ecstacy
rapture & reverie. consummately captivating, deep, dark, sweet & smooth
$9.00
Palace
deep, bittersweet espresso & chocolate. wild-crafted from ancient tea trees, the highest maiden leaf grade around with a creamy & rich body, and a faintly tippy finish
Chilled
$6.00
Jasmine Tea Lemonade
incredibly floral, sweet, citrus, refreshing
$6.00
Chilled Black Tea
varies seasonally. please ask your server
$5.45
Samovar Masala Chai
$8.00
Schizandra Berry
2000 years ago shen nong first identified this potent elixir as an “adaptogenic tonic, ” ie, it gives you whatever you need: energy, relaxation, beauty, sexual prowess
$8.00
Soy Matcha Shake
grassy, sweet, caffeinated. yummy
$8.00
Vegan Thai Iced Tea
earthy, smooth, creamy, rich, sweet

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