Blue Duck Tavern Menu
Blue Duck Tavern, located in Washington, DC, is a classy and upscale dining experience known for its modern American cuisine. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the restaurant offers a range of options for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. The menu features standout dishes such as the tuna crudo, smoked beets, crab cakes, and duck confit. Customer reviews rave about the attentive service, delicious cocktails, and standout items like the BDT fries, bone marrow, and tea-poached halibut. The ambiance is described as modern and minimalistic, creating a chic and sophisticated dining atmosphere. With options for vegans and vegetarians, Blue Duck Tavern caters to a diverse range of tastes. Whether you're looking for a special dinner or a leisurely brunch, Blue Duck Tavern promises a memorable dining experience.
TEA
MOONLIGHT LITCHI BLOSSOM
This blooming green tea blossom is crafted using the ancient scenting methods of traditional flower teas and hand-tied with a single silk thread. Fresh litchi is used for the scenting, bringing the delicate aroma of this exotic fruit to every sip. Origin: Okinawa, Japan Caffeine Content: Medium-High
SECRET GARDEN
A soothing blend composed primarily of sweet, tropical fruits which are accented by lemongrass, spearmint, and rose petals. Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine Free
LAVENDER OOLONG BLEND
This magnificent green oolong's grassy notes are complimented by the floral aroma and flavor of fresh lavender. Caffeine Content: Low Caffeine
ICY MINT
This tea brings together the fresh, peppery aromas of mint leaves and the vegetal notes of a delicious long-leaf green tea. Caffeine Content: Low Caffeine
MELANGE DU CAP
Inspired by the South African city of Capetown, this is a delicious blend of rooibos with cocoa nibs and vanilla pods. Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine Free
THE DES SONGES BLANC
Safflower petals and strawberry pieces, have been added to a delicious Bai Mu Dan, which is a refined and delicate tea. Delicately scented, it evokes rose, orange blossom and berries. Caffeine Content: Low-Medium
SILVER NEEDLE
This spectacular tea is exclusively made up of silvery tips making it extremely light yet higher in caffeine than most white teas. It has a delicate sweetness which evokes thoughts of white peach, as well as a soft, yet complex flavor and aroma resembling honeysuckle. A not-to-be-missed tea, best enjoyed plain. Caffeine Content: Medium-High
VIVE LE THE!
Delicately flavored with citrus fruit and ginger, this vivacious blend strikes a harmonious balance of natural zest and sweetness. Caffeine Content: Medium
LONG JING "DRAGONWELL"
Historic green tea from the hills of Hangzhou, within the Zhejiang province. Since the th century, this tea has been renowned for its delicate fragrance, slightly sweet flavor and silky texture. The liquor is velvety and its chestnut aroma lingers. Caffeine Content: Medium
JASMINE BEAUTY PEARLS
The finest green tea buds are shaped into tiny balls and scented seven times over with freshly picked flowers, which are then removed by hand, one by one. The very best among jasmine teas. Caffeine Content: Medium
GENMAICHA YAMA
A traditional Japanese tea that blends Bancha green tea with roasted brown rice and puffed corn. Refreshing plant notes beautifully complement the toasted flavor of the grain, making this a great entry point for Japanese teas. Caffeine Content: Low-Medium
GYOKURO
Produced from the first flush of the tea bushes which are shielded from sun- light resulting in chlorophyll-rich, dark leaves. Gyokuro is a mellow, sweet, and full-bodied tea with strong vegetal notes. Caffeine Content: Medium
SEVEN CITRUS OOLONG
Oolong tea with citrus fruits: lemon, lime, orange, Seville orange, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin. A beautiful tea combining citrus notes and the woody character of oolong tea. Caffeine Content: Medium
DONG DING OOLONG
Considered one of Taiwan's most superb oolongs. This complex tea offers the floral notes of a less oxidized oolong alongside the fruity, woody notes of an aged tea. Origin: Taiwan Caffeine Content: Naturally Low Caffeine
THE DES LORDS
Earl Grey with a pronounced bergamot flavor, enhanced with safflower petals. Caffeine Content: High
BIG BEN ENGLISH BREAKFAST
A wonderful blend of Yunnan and Assam. Both mild and invigorating, mellow and spicy. Caffeine Content: High
GRAND HIMALAYA FIRST FLUSH DARJEELING
This tea is exceptionally fresh and lively, with a mild flavor and less astringency than other first flush teas. Origin: Darjeeling, India Caffeine Content: High
CHAI IMPERIAL
Chai Imperial is a delicate black tea invigorated with a generous blend of green cardamom, pink peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest. Caffeine Content: Medium-High
GRAND LAPSANG SOUCHONG
A smoked black tea that is a signature of the region, produced by curing the leaves over an open wood fire. This robust tea is rich with smoky flavor, which is complimented by the tea's naturally subtle sweetness. Caffeine Content: High
KEEMUN IMPERIAL
This full-bodied Chinese black tea has a complex unsweetened toffee edge, making it an excellent choice for coffee converts. Wonderful on its own or with milk. Origin: Anhui, China Caffeine Content: High
Park DC
Rye, Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Dry vermouth, Orange bitters
Sanderson Sisters
Irish Gin, Sage Infused Combier, Lemon, Vanilla Infused Honey
Flown Out
Rum, Cappelletti, Apple, Pineapple, Cardamom
Rosemary’s Baby
Tequila, Mezcal, Rosemary, Ginger, Agave
Sour Grapes
Cognac, Rye, Amaretto, Orange Juice, Egg White, Honey
Deciduous Forest
Roasted Apple infused Bourbon, All Spice Dram, Apple Cider
Quiet Desperation
Dealer’s choice whiskey,