A Taste
     Of Thavnair

Nestled in a quiet corner of the bustling city of Radz-at-Han, the Petala Tea House is a place of mystery and intrigue. If you ask the locals, no could tell you when or how it got there, just that it appeared one day and has been there ever since. The owner himself is just as much a mystery as the building; some locals have even gone as far as to stake the place out after closing to find out where he lives. But, strangely enough, no one has ever seen him enter... or leave.If you decide to visit, you'll find a wide array of tea selections, ranging from local favorites to custom blends made by the owner himself. Included in the selection are locally loved snacks and sweets, each chosen to be the perfect accompaniment to whatever drink- or drinks!- you decide to try.

Made in affiliation with Creuset!

All prices are for RP Purposes only. We do not accept real gil.
Tips, however, are always appreciated.

✦All teas come served in their natural flavors, but sweetener will be provided upon request.✦
✦Please see sweetening options below!✦

Opening Specials

    Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000g

        Flowers picked fresh locally. Harvests vary, so this changes every opening.
          Ask to find out what we have today!

    Herbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000g

        Herbs picked fresh from our Tea House garden. Changes depending on supply.
          Ask to find out what we have today!

Staples

    Masala Chai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Made with full-fat buffalo milk and Coerthan black tea leaves. Contains a
          spice blend of amber cloves, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg.

    Thavnairian Chai *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Similar to the Masala Chai in preperation, but contains local spices of
          far higher quality, giving it an unmatched burst of flavor.

                *The Owner's recommendation.

    Steppe Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000g

        A creamy, thick beverage made from fermented tea leaves and a generous
          helping of milk from Dzo, an animal native to the Steppe.

    Doman Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Made from region-sourced tea leaves and naturally sweetened with persimmons.
          A great pairing for after a snack. Aldgoat milk provided upon request.

    Ishgardian Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000g

        Rather than boiling water, this tea is made by boiling yak's milk, steeping
          dried Coerthan tea leaves just as it rolls.

    Rooibos Tea.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Made from red bush leaves, this tea is noteably healthy in nature, having
          an herbal taste to it. Aldgoat milk provided upon request.

    Mulled Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2000g

        An infusion of Thanalan tea leaves, cloves, pearl ginger and cinnamon. Enjoyed
          by the sultanate of Ul'Dah. Aldgoat milk provided upon request.

    Chamomile Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2000g

        Made from the small, yellow flowers of the Chamomile plant. Grown right
          out in the Tea House garden. Aldgoat milk provided upon request.

    Tea of Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2000g

        Not in the mood for a blend? We have a wide selection of tea leaves! Ranging from
       Black Teas, White Teas, Green and many others. Please request, and we shall provide.

House Blends

    Gulab Chai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4000g

        Made with a mix of steeped house-grown Azeyma Rose, house-blended pistachio
          extract and the lightest touch of sweet cream milk. As aromatic as it is enticing.

    Kahwa Chai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000g

        Made with green tea leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, dried rose petals, crushed
          walnuts and saffron. Distinctly pink in color, this rich blend is a house favorite.

    Herbal Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000g

        Made with Sideritis leaves, Thavnairian Perilla leaf, ginger and dried oranges. A
          great medicinal tea for any ailment. We recommend adding sweetener.

                *Please note that if you do not request sweetener, you must roll a
                    /random 10 to see if you survive the bitterness and heat.

Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free

✦Sweeteners✦

Beet Sugar

Maple Sugar

Golden Honey

Palm Syrup

Birch Syrup

Sweet Cream

*Please note that no Yaks were harmed in the process of aquiring our products. We source all of our ingredients ethically, with the goal to do as little harm to the world around us as possible.

All prices are for RP Purposes only. We do not accept real gil.
Tips, however, are always appreciated.

Sweet

   Pongal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Every day we get to drink good tea is a celebration! This is a traditional celebratory dessert that translates to "boil over." It gets this name from the process of making it - rice is cooked in milk with added cardamom, golden raisins, cashews jaggery, ghee and nutmeg until the milk boils enough to overflow! A bit of a mess, but delicious nonetheless.
        Made to order and just enough for one. You may request a full pot for the table if you have three or more guests. Best enjoyed with a tea without milk.

   Mysore Pak . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000g

        A decadently sweet dessert, traditionally served with more mellow teas. A perfect mix of ghee (clarified butter), flour and sugar cooked over a hot pot until a thick paste forms. It is then cooled until it can be cut into portioned squares, garnished with a touch of slivered pistachios on top.
        Served in four small portions per order. We highly recommend eating this with an unsweet tea, as it easily provides that sugary taste you crave.

   Gulab Jamun . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Bringing a dessert traditionally served in weddings to your table. Dough balls are fried in ghee until crispy, then soaked over night in a sugar syrup made from sugar, rose water, cardamom, saffron and lemon juice. It is finished off with a sprig of mint and a few small strands of saffron placed on top.
        Served six pieces per serving, set inside a bowl with extra syrup poured over the top. This tastes the best served with our Masala Chai.

   Assorted Cookies . . . . . . . . 2000g

        A collection of small, assorted cookies in traditional Thavnairian flavor pairings. Includes Pistachio Honey thumbprint, Basil Rose, Chocolate Saffron and Cardamom Mango thumbprint. All cookies were made the night before opening and have the texture of a typical shortbread.
   Served two cookies per flavor. Because of the variation in taste, these cookies go well with many types of teas on our menu. Please feel free to experiment or ask for a recommendation!

Savory

   Samosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        A traditional, fairly well known snack throughout Thavnair. Deep fried dough encases a mixture of potatoes, peas, mild chilis and lemon juice mixed with various spices such as cumin, graham masala, fennel and chili powder. Deep-fried goodness with a bit of a kick.
        Served two per order with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Best served with a thicker, milkier tea. Ask about our Schezwan variety for more spice!

      *Please note that if you request our spicier variety, we add quite a lot of spice! You must roll a /random 20 to see how well you tolerate it!

   Paneer Pakora . . . . . . . . . . 2000g

        Who doesn't love battered, deep fried cheese? Bite-sized cubes of paneer cheese are coated in a batter of spices, including chaat and graham masala, chili powder, ajwain and ginger green chili paste before being deep fried to a golden, crispy perfection.
   Served in large batches with a side of coriander mint chutney. It is a heavy snack, so it best pairs with a lighter herbal or floral-based tea.

   Dosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000g

        Dosa is a thin, crispy crepe-like dish made from fermented rice and black gram. It has quite the crunch, and is accompanied by a coconut chutney, a vegetable stew called Sambar, tomato chutney, and a potato masala hash, all used for dipping and combining to your hearts content.
        Served with two large dosas and their accompaniments. Best paired with a chai variety or one of our many fruit teas.

   Stuffed Naan . . . . . . . . . . . 2000g

        Made in the traditional method of tossing batter onto the side of a heated clay pot called a Tandoor and waiting for it to come off on its own, this menu item comes with a variety of stuffing. From regular Naan to Garlic Herb, Paneer, Potato Masala spiced and Butter Curry made fresh before every opening. Comes with a side of refreshing coconut chutney.
   *Served cut in triangles with two pieces of each variety. Many teas would fit this dish, so feel free to be adventurous. Or ask our staff for a recommendation!

*Please note that every ingredient is sourced from local merchants and various small shops located in Radz-at-Han and outer villages. We aim to support our community and always strive to source all our ingredients ethically and sustainably.

Rules

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»21+ SFW. We are a safe for work venue! This means that when you enter our venue, we expect you to have everything tucked away, both in and out of our WiFi (SyncShell). Though we are entirely SFW, we also do not accept minors for our guest's comfort.»IC =/= OOC. We are not a reflection of our characters and you are not a reflection of yours. Please keep things separate!
(Our owner tends to be a bit... grumpy, but don't tell him we told you that!)»Actions Have Consequences. Both IC and OOC. Please play your character organically and write things naturally, but also understand that other characters may not agree with everything your character does. Also know this applies OOCly, as well.

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»Respect. We are a Thavnairian themed venue. We ask for the comfort of everyone and the people Thavnairian culture is based off of (Indian) to please show respect and not wear any fetishizing clothing to our venue.»No OOC Gil. We do not charge real gil. Any gil listed on our menus are for the sake of roleplay. Tips are always welcome, but never required.»Light to Heavy RP. WE welcome all types of RP, from one liners to multi-paragraph! We're all here to have fun and enjoy tea, so please do whatever is comfortable for you!Any violation of these rules (besides the gil.... and RP.... -sweats-) Will result in a warning via /tell. If you fail to listen, you'll get the boot!