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AU COEUR DU THÉS'initier à l'essentiel
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11 thés dégustés

TERROIRS D'EXCELLENCES'initier aux crus les plus prestigieux
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Tea Club : seminar about tea and tea tasting in Paris

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Ateliers « Secrets de Jardin »

THÉS VERTSExplorer les multiples facettes des thés verts
9 thés dégustés

THÉS BLEUS™Explorer les multiples facettes des Thés Bleus™
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THÉS DE L'HIMALAYAExplorer les multiples facettes des thés de l'Himalaya - 9 thés dégustés

THÉS NOIRSExplorer les multiples facettes des thés noirs
9 thés dégustés

THÉS DE CHINE ET DE FORMOSEDécouvrir les thés de Chine et de Formose
9 thés dégustés

THÉS DU JAPONExplorer les multiples facettes des thés verts japonais - 9 thés dégustés

THÉS DU TRIANGLE D'ORDécouvrez les grands crus de Thaïlande, Birmanie, Laos... - 9 thés dégustés

EXPÉRIMENTER
Ateliers « Sur-mesure »

LECON PARTICULIÈREComplète & sur-mesure - salon privatisé
16 thés dégustés (3 h. environ)
Comprend le déjeuner
au restaurant après l'atelier

HAUTE COUTURETea Club sur-mesure
pour venir à plusieurs en journée de semaine
Devis sur demande à teaclub@mariagefreres.com

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2018

Tea Club : course about tea and tea tasting in Paris

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The radiant and exceptional aromas of Spring flush Darjeeling make it the symbol par excellence of revival.

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BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP1 DJ6/2022 - Jardin Premier*
Spring Flush – Premium First Flush

T1000226 - 40 € / 100g

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This garden is situated at the summit of the Blue Mountain near Darjeeling Town, one of the historic stations of the famous « Toy Train » inaugurated in the 19th century. From these lands grow exclusive and unique crus, counted among the best in the world, in the heart of the Himalayas amidst the lush forests of rare, precious trees. On preserved land and surrounded by orange groves, these century-old tea plants deliver the magical harvests sought after by afficionados of prestigious First Flush Darjeeling teas.

Dried leaves: The whole leaves, thin and twisted, form a handsome mosaic of rich, verdant hues.

Infused leaves: A dapper palette of gourmet fragrances slowly reveals itself. A delicious scent of apricot jam sprinkled with violet petals precedes a tender aroma of fresh raspberry.

Liquor: The gold-coloured cup is haloed with pink reflections and expresses a delicious aroma of baked golden apple. The liquor’s soft and balanced texture floods the palate with a mysterious fragrance of wild orchid, punctuated by a gourmet note of white dragée.

"Cold brew", a slow infusion in cold water, results in a further exploration of the infinite aromatic palette of this grand cru. The 
cold allows new fragrances to express themselves in a dazzling and totally intoxicating way.

NAMRING PRIDE
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2022 - Jardin Premier*
Spring Flush – Premium First Flush

T1018222 - 49 € / 100g

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« Tea from beyond the skies » 
The parcels of tea in the Namring garden, created in 1855 by the British, belong to Jhinglam and Poomong at 1,220 and 1,370 meters in altitude. The remarkable character of the Namring Terroir as well as the combination of the planter's admirable work coupled with Mariage Frères' unique savoir-faire give birth to this splendid tea with myriad aromatic nuances.

This Darjeeling Nouveau, an exclusive Mariage Frères creation, has been released early, fast-tracked from the estate to the cup.

Dried leaves: Sublime composition of whole leaves hand-crafted into fine twists. Their green tourmaline hue contrasts elegantly with the pearly white shimmer of the numerous buds.

Infused leaves: A forthright and gourmet aroma of green fig jam escapes from the depths of the infused leaves. The fruity score is prolonged with succulent notes of candied mango and fresh watermelon.

Liquor: The crystalline liquor colours the cup a soft yellow of clivia flowers, its edge haloed by a few jade green reflections. A voluptuous and sensual fragrance blends scents of linden honey with a dash of vanilla. The soft and balanced structure reveals the lively and sparkling fruitiness of pink grapefruit. The pride of a grand domain.

Tea from beyond the skies: an extraordinary Darjeeling Nouveau.

Cold brew :
1 - place 10g of tea in 1 liter of spring water; keep in the fridge for about 12 hours,
2 - filter out the leaves then let the liqueur come to room temperature,
3 - best served in a large balloon glass, filled up to a third.

« Cold brew », a slow infusion in cold water, results in a further exploration of the infinite aromatic palette of this grand cru. The cold allows new fragrances to express themselves in a dazzling and totally intoxicating way.

TURZUM JOY - FTGFOP1 DJ4/2022
Spring Flush – Premium First Flush
Jardin Premier*

T1016224 - 39 € / 100g

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At the heart of the lush valley of Mirik unfurl the tea plants of Turzum (in Tibetan ‘agora’ or ’the market square’) garden, planted in 1863. Each year, this gem of AOP Darjeeling produces extraordinary teas whose best leaves are worked specially for Mariage Frères according to the demanding principles of The French Art of Tea. Raised in a cool, misty climate with abundant rainfall, the youngest leaves and their first buds are harvested by hand and benefit from all the richness of this exceptional Terroir.

Dried leaves: Fine and slightly twisted, the leaves and buds alternate between shades of anthracite, rosewood and jade.

Infused leaves: They express a harmonious bouquet in which intoxicating scents of cardamom flowers accompany heady notes of orange blossom.

Liquor: The brilliant liqueur ennobles the cup with precious tones of antique gold leaf. On the palate, a round and suave body delivers beautiful fruity notes of ripe medlar, resonating with a subtle hint of plum blossom.

Cold brew::	
1 - place 10g of tea in 1 liter of spring water; keep in the fridge for about 12 hours. 
2 - filter out the leaves then let the liqueur come to room temperature.
3 - best served in a large balloon glass, filled up to a third.

"Cold brew", a slow infusion in cold water, results in a further exploration of the infinite aromatic palette of this grand cru. The cold allows new fragrances to express themselves in a dazzling and totally intoxicating way.

TURZUM BLISS - FTGFOP1 DJ7/2022
Récolte de Printemps – Premium First Flush
Jardin Premier*

T1016227 - 39 € / 100g

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Dried leaves: A harvest of fine silvery buds and young leaves adorned with emerald.

Infused leaves: Warm and flowery aromas precede gourmet notes of ripe pear and citrus meringue.

Liquor: The buttercup-yellow liqueur gives off sweet, warm and slightly spicy aromas of manuka honey and lemon thyme flower, then subtly teases the palate with a fruity caress of candied papaya.
A happy tea.

Cold brew:	
1 - place 10g of tea in 1 liter of spring water; keep in the fridge for about 12 hours. 
2 - filter out the leaves then let the liqueur come to room temperature.
3 - best served in a large balloon glass, filled up to a third.

PUTTABONG
FTGFOP1 DJ4/2022 - Jardin Premier*
Spring Flush - Premium First Flush

T104224 - 49 € / 100g

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Starting in 1852, just two years before the creation of Mariage Frères, the garden of Puttabong (meaning « Home of Green Leaves ») seeded their first tea plants. Innovation and quality exemplify the values of this pioneering plantation which works to preserve the Terroir through sustainable agriculture in harmony with nature. The purity of the harvest is matched only by the supreme pleasure of its taste.

Dried leaves: The whole leaves - ample, majestic and in a thousand shades of rich emerald - have been meticulously crafted so as to preserve all their natural beauty.
 
Infused leaves: Delightful aromas of ripe papaya and slow-roasted apricot are enveloped in a gourmet fragrance of coconut milk jam. 
Liquor: The handsome buttercup yellow of the liqueur offers a joyful and luminous cup. Infinitely smooth, it caresses the palate with hints of white mangosteen and frangipani flower, a duo made even more elegant when the lingering notes of strawberry tree honey join the conversation. The spring symphony has its new opus.

Cold brew: 
1 - place 10g of tea in 1 liter of spring water; keep in the fridge for about 12 hours. 
2 - filter out the leaves then let the liqueur come to room temperature.
3 - best served in a large balloon glass, filled up to a third.
 
"Cold brew", a slow infusion in cold water, results in a further exploration of the infinite aromatic palette of this grand cru. The cold allows new fragrances to express themselves in a dazzling and totally intoxicating way.

NAMRING-GOLD UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX-2/2022 - Jardin Premier*
Premium First Flush

T1005222 - 69 € / 100g

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This Darjeeling Nouveau, an exclusive Mariage Frères creation, has been released early, fast-tracked from the estate to the cup.

Dried leaves: Sumptuous whole leaves and tender buds with undulating forms whose jade hues are punctuated with a touch of platinum.

Infused leaves: Their absolutely divine scent blends the sensuality of rosebud with the fruitiness of melon syrup. A few sparkling notes of Victoria pineapple coalesce at the end.

Liquor: As golden as a bouquet of mimosa, the sparkling liqueur twinkles with the precious down of silvery buds. Like caressing the palate, one can intensely perceive all the freshness of spring, between mock orange honey, green fig jam and crunchy mirabelle plum. A gem of Darjeeling.

Tea from beyond the skies: an extraordinary Darjeeling Nouveau.

HAPPY VALLEY
DJ2/2021 - Récolte de Printemps

T1024212 - 42 € / 100g

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This garden, one of the oldest in Darjeeling, was created the same year as Mariage Frères in 1854. The tea plants, lovingly pampered for over 160 years, still produce one of the best crus of Darjeeling. With its 176 hectares at 2,100m in altitude, where the slopes of the Himalayas wind their way between India, Nepal and Bhutan, this is the closest garden to Darjeeling Town.

Dried leaves: Whole, rolled and twisted young leaves undulate in elegance under a spring tint of green malachite and golden teak wood.

Infused leaves: Sweet notes of fresh apricot and green plum dance majestically with an airy note of sandalwood.

Liquor: Clear and brilliant, in a cheerful and luminous golden tone, the cup overflows with a fruity bouquet of nashi pear and banana blossom. A long and persistent note of green almond takes hold of the liquor, bringing it liveliness and freshness.
The taste of a happy spring.

Cold brew:		
1 - place 15g of tea in 1 litre of spring water; keep in the fridge for about 12 hours. 
2 - filter out the leaves then let the liqueur come to room temperature.
3 - best served in a large balloon glass, filled up to a third.

"Cold brew", a slow infusion in cold water, results in a further exploration of the infinite aromatic palette of this grand cru. The cold allows new fragrances to express themselves in a dazzling and totally intoxicating way.

BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP1 DJ-5/2021 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush 2021

T1000215 - 39 € / 100g

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Dried leaves: Beautiful, long, elegantly rolled leaves mingle with other ones as thin as pine needles. Their deep green is adorned with mysterious hints of abyss blue.

Infused leaves: Sparkling notes of rhubarb resin transform into tender fragrances of candied violet flowers.

Liquor: Soft gold with jade reflections, this liqueur with a sparkling bouquet of white currant is distinguished by a spring vivacity, a signature of early harvests. It excites the palate with smooth flavours of green almond and grape seed.

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ14/20 - Jardin Premier
Darjeeling spring flush 2020

T10242014 - 25 € / 100g

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Dried leaves: Thin and slightly twisted, alternating between tones of anthracite, rosewood and jade, they release a seductive scent of raisin and crispy pecan cookie.

Infused leaves: Fleeting aromas of candied fruit, mango and banana.

Liquor: The cup is crystal clear with illuminating golden tones and amber reflections. A slightly peppery scent sets the stage for shimmering notes of spring honey nougat. A silky texture perfectly balances the liquor whose liveliness slowly melts into a fruity impression of mangosteen and papaya.

NAMRING-KING UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX1/2020
Jardin Premier*

T1004201 - 66 € / 100g

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NAMRING SPRING
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2020 - Jardin Premier*
Premium First Flush

T1018201 - 39 € / 100g

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NAMRING PRIDE
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2020 - Jardin Premier*
Premium First Flush

T1018203 - 39 € / 100g

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NAMRING QUEEN UPPER
FTGFOP1-EX6/2019 - Jardin Premier*
Spring Flush

T1004196 - 68 € / 100g

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MARGARET’S HOPE DJ39/2019
Spring harvest

T1021939 - 22 € / 100g

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PUTTABONG
SFTGFOP1 DJ6/2018 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T104186 - 54 € / 100g

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Starting in 1852, just two years before the creation of Mariage Frères, the garden of Puttabong or «Land of the Green Leaves» planted its first tea bushes. Innovation and quality best represent the values of this pioneering tea estate which works hard to conserve its Terroir by practicing agriculture in harmony with nature. The purity of its harvests is matched only by the supreme pleasure of its taste.

Dried leaves: The pastel buds in jade and ivory deliver a sweet note of macaron followed by zesty hints of kumquat and incense.

Infused leaves: Pearly, emerald green. An opulent aroma of gardenia blends with a pleasant note of roasted pistachio.

Liquor: Glittering vermillion robe. The seductive roundness of rich dragées precedes a verdant, resinous fragrance accentuated with dashing white flowers. A voluptuous finale of candied rose dances with an ardent note of vanilla.

The essence of paradise.

SINGBULLI
SFTGFOP1 DJ5/18 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1007185 - 53 € / 100g

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The garden of Singbulli (meaning « Refuge of the Lions ») spreads out to the west of Darjeeling in the heart of the fertile valley of Mirik. The most beautiful parcels selected for and by Mariage Frères extend up to the summits (almost 1,700 meters in altitude), amongst the picturesque monasteries and pure, crystal-clear lakes. Thanks to its hundred year old tea plants, this prestigious appellation bears exquisite harvests. An iconic must-have in the confidential world of premium teas.

Dried leaves: The young, emerald-coloured leaves and the pearly buds deliver notes of starfuit and cashew.

Infused leaves:	Imperial green. Hints of fragrant ivy mix with those of succulent damson plum bursting with aroma.

Liquor: Pale gold. The liquor, mellow and enveloping, unleashes amazingly fruity notes of muscatel grape and juicy peach. Variations of almond and vanilla blend with a woody-floral score evoking dashing camelia blossom. 
	
A new sovereign of the senses.

NAMRING HIGH MOUNTAIN
EX14/2018 - Blue tea™
Darjeeling

T146 - 60 € / 100g

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CASTLETON
FTGFOP1 DJ4/2018
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T100184 - 55 € / 100g

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Nestled in the vicinity of Kurseong, the « City of the White Orchid », Castleton has been one of Darjeeling’s most famous gardens since 1885. Enjoying an exceptional terroir, the planter passionately refines his methods so as to perpetually improve the quality of these harvests. The tea bushes planted at the beginning of the golden age of tea are the subject of special attention in order to bring out their aromatic quintessence which makes for the remarkable identity of this excellent garden. An ode to the senses and to pleasure.

Dried leaves: The young, meticulously hand-worked leaves in emerald unleash notes of hazelnut and ripened Mirabelle plum.

Infused leaves:	The handsome verdant green leaves deliver a bouquet of rosebuds accented with a hint of buttery brioche.

Liquor: Golden amber with fuchsia reflections. An unforgettably rich fragrance of nougat blanc and custard apple blend with elegance and pleasure for an infinite gourmet experience.

A generous Grand Cru.

MARGARET'S HOPE
FTGFOP1 DJ26/2018
Darjeeling First Flush

T1011826 - 36 € / 100g

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NAMRING-KING UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX2/2018
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1004182 - 66 € / 100g

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NAMRING-QUEEN UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX4/2018
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1004184 - 68 € / 100g

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NORTH TUKVAR
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2018
Darjeeling First Flush

T1013181 - 54 € / 100g

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- Issued from a garden in biodynamic conversion -

North Tukvar or « Flame of fire » is one of the most famous gardens of Darjeeling from where one can admire snow-covered Kanchenjunga – the third highest mountain in the world. Throughout the years, the plantation has become a model for sustainable living by producing its own natural compost and installing a gravity-based irrigation system. The surrounding bamboo forests preserve the stability of this rich terroir full of exceptional century-old tea plants.

Dried leaves: Magnificent downy buds with their handsome reseda green leaves reveal notes of buttery shortbread and coconut.

Infused leaves: Once infused, the supple leaves offer fragrances of pomegranate syrup and roasted chestnut.

Liquor: Golden amber. The smooth liquor’s aroma, reminiscent of pistachio milk, is a pure joy. In the cup, a perfumed wave of orange blossom and Damascus rose dance with delicious notes of Reine-Claude plum jam.

A First Flush Sovereign.

CASTLETON
FTGFOP1 DJ4/2017
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T100174 - 55 € / 100g

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Dried leaves : The King of Darjeeling affirms its distinguished and elegant character, revealing notes of galangal flower and cashew.

Infused leaves : Precious emerald. The captivating perfume of flamboyant hyacinth dances with a magic note of cedar wood.

Liquor : Gold with coral reflections. The cup unleashes a gourmet score of roasted fig and mango honey. The liquor floods the palate with a velvety, subtle sensation of roasted chestnut, joined by a tangy note of blueberry and red currant pâte de fruits.

The eternal sovereign.

MOONDAKOTEE, FTGFOP1 DJ15/2018
Darjeeling - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush 2018

T10201815 - 45 € / 100g

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MOONDAKOTEE
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1020173 - 45 € / 100g

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PANDAM
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Darjeeling First Flush

T1027171 - 45 € / 100g

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Garden in the process of becoming organic

The confidential garden of Pandam, not far from Darjeeling Town, rises to 1,790m in altitude where the magnificent hundred-year-old tea bushes flood the panorama with a thousand shades of green. Mariage Frères has contributed to the revival of this garden where each year the planter has turned more and more toward a method of biodynamic agriculture, in harmony with nature and men. Today, this fabulous tea rightly earns its noble title thanks to this extraordinary harvest.

The buds and young leaves evoke powdery green porcelain, speckled with silver tips. A delicious note of safflower is scored with a hint of orange blossom biscuit.

A luminous aroma of green almond blends with a sweet floral scent of Muscatel and fern.

The amber liquor drapes the palate with an airy, persistent fragrance evoking the sweetness of custard apple married to the freshness of white magnolia flower. Silky with a very pleasant texture, the liquor is sustained by a creamy richness recalling pecan enlivened with a dash of green orange.

Très chic!

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1024172 - 54 € / 100g

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This garden, one of the oldest in Darjeeling, was created the same year as Mariage Frères in 1854. The tea plants, lovingly pampered for over 150 years, still produce one of the best crus of Darjeeling. With its 176 hectares at 2,100m in altitude, where the slopes of the Himalayas wind their way between India, Nepal and Bhutan, this is the closest garden to Darjeeling Town.

Dried leaves : The voluptuous young leaves draped in jade with cindery reflections exhibit an irresistible note of gourmet brioche with candied fruits.

Infused leaves : An elegant green moiré, the leaves deliver a heady fragrance of ylang-ylang, joined by a luxurious accent of absinthe.

Liquor : Opalescent gold, the cup diffuses a fleeting aroma evoking biscuit rose de Reims. The flowery roundness of camelia honey dances with fruity intonations of pink lychee. The palate is swathed in a pearly texture punctuated by notes of fruity muscatel grape and opulent tuberose.

Decidedly cozy.

AMBOOTIA
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1002172 - 46 € / 100g

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Ambootia, the “Land of the Mango Trees” is one of the most famous gardens of Darjeeling in the foothills of the Himalayas. For over twenty years, this majestic plantation has been cultivated in complete harmony with this exceptional Terroir according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, methods which have contributed to the fame of this prestigious appellation.

Dried leaves : In shades of green and mahogany, the buds along with the most handsome first leaves of this tea originating from a special parcel of land unleash a score of tamarind and pink rhubarb.

Infused leaves : Luminous jade. The voluptuous streams of fragrant rose mingle with a note of luscious blackberry.

Liquor : Golden aureolin, resplendent with fruity notes evoking delicious wild strawberry joined by mouth-watering red pear. The liquor then expresses a flowery fragrance of galanga sprinkled with invigorating nutmeg while the finale evokes the sweetness of crème brûlée, delicately caramelised.

Premier Cru.

CHONGTONG
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1028173 - 46 € / 100g

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Located east of Darjeeling and facing the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, the garden of Chongtong (arrow-head), planted in 1869 at an altitude of 1,768 metres, has recently remade itself by turning toward biodynamic agriculture while continuously striving for the summit of quality.

Dried leaves: 	The silver buds and young leaves – princely green, slender and majestic – unleash a breeze of blossoming bamboo forest, delicately mingled with a gourmet wave of white meringue.

Infused leaves: 	Luminous chrome green. Gourmet notes of fresh date are interspersed with hints of bergamot lemon zest.

Liquor: 	Brilliant sepia. A wisp of cotton flower caresses the palate, accompanied by a delicious sensation of hazelnut and grilled pistachio. An enchanting flowery-sweet taste of rosy mirabelle marmalade blends with the sweet aroma of tender, juicy white peach.

Darjeeling magique.

SIVITAR
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1022172 - 47 € / 100g

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Sivitar, or the « Abode of Shiva », is a magnificent garden in Darjeeling where one can admire the splendor of the Himalayan peaks. The plantation, organised according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, is rich with lush vegetation and centenary tea plants that flourish among the wild orange trees lining the fertile valley of Kurseong. The Champagne of Tea reveals its secrets.

Dried leaves : The silver buds and their young tender green leaves hemmed with ebony deliver a note of green papaya with a flowery resonance.

Infused leaves : Luminous jade. Notes of poppy beaded with morning dew answer the beckoning call of frangipani flowers.

Liquor : Twilight gold. The sweetness of rambutan blends handsomely with the delicacy of roasted apple as the tasting evolves toward velvety notes of green almond and orchid. The enchanting finale evokes the aroma of mountain flower honey with a dash of vanilla.

A monument to excellence.

RUNGMOOK
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1029171 - 52 € / 100g

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HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1024171 - 54 € / 100g

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Dried leaves : A dazzling array of luminous, Veronese green-tinted buds exhale a gourmet note of tamarind and flowery elderberry.

Infused leaves : Jade with a trace of mahogany. An energizing note of hibiscus dances with that of cardamom flower.

Liquor : Sparkling copper amber. The liquor breathes a first note of tantalizing buttery shortbread before caressing the palate with a silky nuance of intense pineapple and passion fruit. The finale signs off with a delicious note of grilled hazelnut blended with a unique aroma of lilac at dusk, resonating with a tone of jasmine vanilla.

Joyfully gourmand.

AMBOOTIA
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1002171 - 55 € / 100g

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This excellent Darjeeling Nouveau 2017 makes its sensational world premiere at Mariage Frères.
Ambootia (which means « Land of the mango trees ») is one of the most famous gardens of Darjeeling in the foothills of the Himalayas. For over twenty years, this majestic plantation has been cultivated in complete harmony with this exceptional Terroir according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, methods which have contributed to the fame of this prestigious appellation.

Dried leaves : The young leaves and handsome, tender silver-green buds deliver a note of rich cake generously garnished with candied fruits.

Infused leaves : Luminous jade. A mesmerising fragrance of Lily-of-the-valley covered in morning dew mingles with an aroma of candied jujube.

Liquor : The gilded robe is simply sublime. The persistent and enchanting flavours evoke fig jam with green almond undertones highlighted by a floral wave of narcissus. The invigorating and soothing freshness of lotus seed pop in the mouth, followed by a soft, gourmet note of ripened star fruit.

The secrets of a terroir of excellence.

ORANGE VALLEY
FTGFOP1 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T109 - 15 € / 100g

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NAMRING UPPER
EX17/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10051617 - 35 € / 100g

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NAMRING
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1018162 - 40 € / 100g

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« Tea from Beyond the Skies » 
The parcels of tea in the Namring garden, created in 1855 by the British, belong to Jhinglam and Poomong at 1,220 and 1,370 meters in altitude. The remarkable character of the Namring Terroir as well as the combination of the planter's admirable work coupled with Mariage Frères' unique savoir-faire give birth to this splendid tea with myriad aromatic nuances.

Dried leaves : The sublime buds, tender and supple to the touch, evoke a note of Bengal quince and ripe Reine-Claude plum while the heart of the leaves exhale a gourmet perfume of crème brûlée.

Infused leaves : The magic of the infusion unveils the brilliant imperial green hue of the leaves. A sensual, flowery aura recalling genepi and violet hypnotise the taster before turning to an elegant wisp of almond milk.

Liquor : Flowing silk embroidered with gold. The liquor mesmerises with remarkably rich sensations and voluptuous perfumes of precious incense and rare vanilla. An irresistible aromatic impression of camellia honey blends with the unexpected vivacity of red fruit and sugar-apple.
	
A premium taste.

SINGBULLI
SFTGFOP1 DJ30/2016 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T10071630 - 48 € / 100g

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The garden of Singbulli (meaning « The Refuge of the Lion ») spreads out to the west of Darjeeling, in the heart of the fertile valley of Mirik. The most handsome parcels of land selected for and by Mariage Frères reach all the way to the summits (approaching 1,700 meters in altitude), amongst the pure lakes and picturesque monasteries. This prestigious appellation distinguishes itself by its majority of centenary tea plants giving flavourful harvests. A quintessential must-have in the confidential world of premium teas.

Dried Leaves: A composition of green saphire is woven in buds and newly sprouted leaves while a bouquet of juicy cranberry and chocolate macaron flows with refined opulence.

Infused Leaves: The flattering leaves are an ode to spring and the rebirth of nature, exhaling aromas of rose and blood peach.

Liquor: The golden robe of the liquor develops a fruity sensation of stewed pomegranate blended with sweet red currant. The last sips offer a nectar whose notes of vanilla and airy green cardamom and tonka bean linger long on the palate.

A new sovereign of the senses.

RISHEEHAT
SFTGFOP1 DJ32/2016 - Jardin Premier*
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10171632 - 40 € / 100g

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HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2016 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1024163 - 50 € / 100g

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This plantation, one of the oldest in Darjeeling, was founded in 1854 just like Mariage Frères. With its 176 hectares at 2,100m in altitude, where the slopes of the Himalayas wind through India, Nepal and Bhutan, this is the closest garden to the old town. Tea plants that have been lovingly cherished for over 160 years still produce one of the best crus in the region.

Dried leaves: A mesh of silver buds and young jade-coloured leaves deliver a note of tamarind fused with a perfume of nutmeg flowers.

Infused leaves: Jade trimmed with mahogany, the esthetic harmony of the leaves becomes even more dazzling when a rare and magical aroma of just-harvested tea buds emerges. Walnut and freshly sprouted fern are subtly joined by a hint of candied red rubarb.

Liquor: Luminous pearly amber, the liquor exhales a flowery score of hyacinth and a sensual trace of camelia flower honey. The palate is draped with fruity aromas similar to ripe apricot before unleashing delicious fragrances recalling an apple tree orchard in bloom.

Delightfully joyous.

BALASUN
SFTGFOP1 DJ10/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10091610 - 68 € / 100g

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TURZUM
SFTGFOP1 DJ19/2016
Darjeeling First Flush

T10161619 - 68 € / 100g

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At the heart of the lush valley of Mirik unfurl the tea plants of Turzum garden, planted in 1863. Each year, this gem of AOP Darjeeling produces extraordinary teas whose best leaves are worked specially for Mariage Frères according to the demanding principles of The French Art of Tea. Raised in a cool, misty climate with abundant rainfall, the youngest leaves and their first buds are harvested by hand and benefit from all the richness of this exceptional Terroir.

Dried leaves : This fine harvest recalls a fresco painted in emerald pastels. An enticing floral and peppery scent invites you to discover this exceptional cru.

Infused leaves : A luminous empire green, the young leaves and buds are imbued with the divine perfume of a flowerbed bursting with blooming lotus, accentuated by a wisp of sandalwood.

Liquor : A robe coloured in madder red, the liquor opens with a lush sensation evoking marshmallow, enlivened with the airy accents of cherry blossom and revitalising pomegranate. The pleasure evolves as a swirling aroma of vanilla emanates with each generous cup. The finale offers a captivating fragrance of mango and green pistachio scored with the vibrant notes of freshly zested citron.
	
An iconically gourmet Darjeeling.

ALOOBARI
SFTGFOP1 EX2/2016 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1026162 - 50 € / 100g

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Situé en haute altitude (quelque 2 300 m), au nord-est de Darjeeling, Aloobari est l’un des jardins les plus secrets et plébiscités de la région. Sa production limitée très recherchée est désormais confectionnée selon les méthodes de l’agriculture biodynamique. Les théiers de ce jardin extraordinaire planté en 1856 sont nourris par un Terroir riche et bienfaisant.

Feuilles sèches : Les bourgeons et leurs jeunes feuilles encore intacts dévoilent de doux pastels à l’élégance ultra-séduisante. Un parfum intense d’abricots rouges à la chair généreuse est rejoint par l’onde fleurie-poudrée des pois de senteur.

Feuilles infusées : Couleur jade impérial, les jeunes feuilles et bourgeons épanouis livrent une fragrance zestée évoquant les orangers sauvages qui rythment le paysage magique de la plantation, mêlée à la fraîcheur vivifiante et gourmande des frangipaniers en fleur.

Liqueur : Robe vermeil luminescent. La liqueur aromatique persistante s’ouvre sur une agréable sensation de rhubarbe rose métissée de mangoustan à la texture de fleur de coton. La tasse libère de riches volutes de sous-bois brumeux, colorées d’une pincée de noisettes fraîches. Ce nectar précieux offre un fabuleux final évoquant le miel crémeux de fleurs de yuzu. 
	
Éternel et distingué.

ALOOBARI
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Darjeeling First Flush - Jardin Premier*

T10261 - 49 € / 100g

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Situated in high altitude (around 2,300 m) in the north east of Darjeeling, Aloobari is, with its 23 hectares reserved for teas of exceptional quality, one of the most secretive and acclaimed gardens of the region. Its limited production is highly sought after and now crafted according to the methods of biodynamic agriculture.

Dried leaves : With careful movements, the buds and the youngest leaves from the plant are plucked at dawn by harvesters while the nourishing mist caresses the steep slopes of this confidential parcel. The aromatic score evokes the layered nuances of candied Bengal quince, joined by a gourmet note of golden pistachio.

Infused leaves : Iridescent mahogany, the leaves exhale a fruity register of Muscatel grape riding a flowery wave of violet and fresh, redolent ivy resin.

Liquor : Golden amber. The liquor delivers the airy and delicious perfume of wild almond trees in bloom. The cup, supple and graceful, evokes the breath of a warm summer breeze wafting through fig trees whose juicy fruit swell in the sunlight, highlighted by a hint of subtle, round macadamia nut.

Secret and gourmand.

NAMRING POOMONG UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX11/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10251 - 45 € / 100g

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Dried leaves : One of the finest crus of the 2015 first flush! The magical colours and extraordinary fragrance of the leaves carry us away; here and there the mahogany patchwork is punctuated by emerald leaves whose aroma recalls green papaya and golden cashew.

Infused leaves : The infused leaves, glossy and pearly, exhale an aroma of candied persimmon. A floral backdrop liberates a wave of airy angelica.

Liquor : The liquor, whose orpiment-tinted robe is irresistibly lush, envelopes the palate with a fluffy sensation and pleasurable aromas subtly evoking myrrh.

A paradise « from beyond the skies ».

CASTLETON
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1001 - 52 € / 100g

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Nestled in the vicinity of Kurseong, the « City of the White Orchid », Castleton has been one of Darjeeling’s most famous gardens since 1885. Enjoying an exceptional terroir, the planter passionately refines his methods so as to perpetually improve the quality of his harvests. The tea bushes planted at the beginning of the golden age of tea are the subject of special attention in order to bring out their aromatic quintessence which makes for the remarkable identity of this excellent garden. An ode to the senses and to pleasure.

Dried leaves : Respected like a white tea, luminous like a green tea, mysterious like a Blue TeaTM and as intensely aromatic as a black tea, here is the King of Darjeelings, unveiling a fruity exuberance recalling the saveur of succulent yellow peach and candied apricot.

Infused leaves : Between emerald and jade, the buds and young leaves deliver an almost mystical, floral balm of neroli and patchouli. Cooling down, one recognizes an elegant and precious note of lotus pistils.

Liquor : Brilliant yellow topaz. The aromatic persistence is staggering. The senses rise to a crescendo in an explosion of taste and texture: a debut of creamy ivory ganache gives way to a blooming fuchsia peony. The sensation of fresh walnut coats the palate and a hint of elderberry water imparts a soaring dimension to the ensemble.

Sublime and secret.

NORTH TUKVAR
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10131 - 47 € / 100g

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This excellent Darjeeling Nouveau 2015 makes its sensational world premiere at Mariage Frères.
North Tukvar (meaning « Flame of fire ») is one of the most famous gardens of Darjeeling, from where one can admire snow-covered Kanchenjunga – the third highest mountain in the world. Throughout the years, the plantation has become a model for sustainable living by producing its own natural compost and installing a gravity-based irrigation system. The surrounding bamboo forests preserve the stability of this rich terroir full of exceptional century-old tea plants.

Dried leaves : The exclusively manual harvest and the meticulous transformation of the leaves help to develop the most elegant and delicate aromas. The fragile, downy white buds illuminate an ensemble handsomely nuanced with ebony. The nose opens with a token of mangosteen and vanilla followed by fresh pistachio.

Infused leaves : Sublime and dazzling, the rippling malachite-green leaves are imbued with an extraordinary perfume of blooming magnolia, woven with exquisite notes of grapefruit honey and cashew.

Liquor : The colour of the robe is absolute magic, like a cut of fine silk, wild orange and copper. The subtle notes of chestnut honey and candied tamarind caress the palate like an eternally gourmet souvenir.

Distinguished and rich.

PUTTABONG SUPREME™
SFTGFOP1 DJ2/2015 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T1042 - 48 € / 100g

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Starting in 1852, just two years before the creation of Mariage Frères, the garden of Puttabong (meaning « Home of Green Leaves ») planted their first tea plants in Darjeeling. Innovation and quality exemplify the values of this pioneering plantation which works to preserve the Terroir through sustainable agriculture in harmony with nature. The purity of the harvest is matched only by the supreme pleasure of its taste.

Dried leaves : The care taken during harvesting of the young, blooming leaves ensures the immaculate silver buds often associated with flowery orange pekoes, as luminous as black diamonds. The nose is soothed with a sunny note of pink lotus pistil blended with crisp elderflower.

Infused leaves : The pearly green leaves evoke gentle wild raspberry accentuated by a breeze of citrus and neroli. This fascinating alchemy in turn awakens a rich note of creamy, gourmet date pudding.

Liquor : A robe of golden organza. The liquor caresses the palate like a healing balm daubed with silky white honey, joined by a hint of delicate tuberose.

A green paradise.

NAMRING UPPER
SFTGFOP1 DJ18/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1005 - 35 € / 100g

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JUNGPANA UPPER
SFTGFOP1 DJ12/2015 - Premium Tea Estate
Darjeeling First Flush

T10081 - 36 € / 100g

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NAMRING
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2014
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1018 - 38 € / 100g

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- Premium Tea Estate -

One of this years very first crus from Darjeeling, this tea comes from a high quality plot of land in Jhinglam in the garden of Namring whose slopes rise some 1,400m into the clouds and is exclusively reserved for Mariage Frères.

Leaves : a swarm of young buds and whole leaves exude a fresh and invigorating bouquet of watermelon, star fruit and green apple, backed by an evocative note of green almond.

Nose : woody and floral, fresh notes of alpine resin, persimmon and black cherry jam.

Liquor : a shimmering, honey-yellow robe offering a fragrance of crystallised lavender flower. A harmonious liquor with rich notes of lychee and wild blackberry followed by a firm hint of prune and floral aromas.

A Darjeeling as delicate and tender as Wonderland.