Black tea Finest harvests

MAORI NOIR®
Black tea - Organic garden
New Zealand

Our adventurer’s spirit has taken us far off the beaten track to bring back this unique and surprising tea from a new continent: New Zealand inscribes its unexpected name in our tea catalogue.

Irrigated by the largest river on the island, the Waikato (in Maori « flowing water ») is known for its large biodiversity. In the north of the territory, a small garden dedicates itself to the confection of this organic cru exclusively for Mariage Frères.

Dried leaves : The buds are harvested manually then delicately crafted so as to give a deep, matte ebony finish. The nose resonates with subtle, woody overtones. An elegantly floral aroma evokes the narcissus that grows along the volcanic foothills of the aptly named « Smoking Island ».

Infused leaves : Dazzling shades of tan & amber. A fruity heart note gracefully defined by blackcurrant and plum leads into a soaring aroma of antique rose while in the background notes of cashew and autumn truffle linger about.

Liquor : Crystalline amber, fruity and supple like a quince poached in strawberry tree berry syrup, with an infinite persistence as invigorating as licorice candy.

Black is très Beautiful!

MOONDAKOTEE
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1020173 - 45 € / 100g

PANDAM
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Garden in organic conversion

T1027171 - 45 € / 100g

- Garden in organic conversion -

Le jardin confidentiel de Pandam non loin de Darjeeling Town se situe à 1790 m d’altitude. Les magnifiques théiers centenaires alignent leurs tables de cueillette qui inondent le panorama de vert aux mille nuances. Mariage Frères a contribué à la renaissance de ce jardin dans lequel année après année, le planteur s’est orienté vers une méthode de culture biodynamique, en harmonie avec la nature et les Hommes. Aujourd’hui, cette récolte fabuleuse donne à juste titre ses lettres de noblesse à ce grand thé.

Feuilles sèches : Les bourgeons et jeunes feuilles évoquent une porcelaine 'biscuit' au vert poudré, ponctuées de pointes argentées. Une délicieuse note de fleurs de carthame est ciselée d'une note de sablé à la fleur d'oranger.

Feuilles infusées : De lumineux parfums d’amande verte se métissent au fleuri-fruité de fougères et de muscat doré.

Liqueur : La liqueur ambre drape le palais d'un voile parfumé admirablement persistant. Le délice sucré d'une annone se marie à la fraîcheur des fleurs blanches de magnolias. La texture soyeuse, très agréable, est soutenue par le crémeux d’une de noix de pécan vivifié d’un souffle d’orange verte.
	
So chic !

NAMRING-QUEEN UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX2/2017
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10042 - 76 € / 100g

Tea from « Beyond the Skies »

A worldwide exclusive: Mariage Frères launches the 2017 Darjeeling Nouveau season with this fabulous grand cru.

Issued from Jhinglam and Poomong, two extraordinary divisions of the Namring garden created in 1855 by the British, these parcels of land are found between 1,220 and 1,370 metres in altitude. A pruning in July, good sunlight and the masterful irrigation of hardy, century-old tea plants resistant to the cold temperatures allowed for an exceptionally early growth of buds and the confection of this grand cru. The admirable work of the planters, the unique savoir-faire of Mariage Frères and the remarkable character of the Namring terroir give rise to a rich splendour of lunar velvety shades.

Dried leaves : The voluptuous buds and young leaves, gently harvested at dawn, intertwine in a silvery folly of moonlit jade reflections from which flows a perfume of cedar and fresh bamboo with a slight hint of incense.

Infused leaves : Elegant, rippled green leaves deliver a warm powdered fragrance scored with flavourful variations of sugar apple and litchi, joined by a gourmet scent of precious vanilla.

Liquor : In a magnificent golden robe the liquor offers gourmet poetry, enhanced with a fresh note of green almond. Pleasing fragrances of muscatel grape and yuzu blend harmoniously. The infinite saveurs, ceaselessly renewed, bring fruity bouquets of pomegranate and white peach cup after cup. A long umami sensation underscores this exceptional infusion.

A tea from Heaven!

SINGBULLI
SFTGFOP1 DJ30/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10071630 - 48 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

Le jardin de Singbulli (qui signifie « Refuge des Lions ») s’étend à l’ouest de Darjeeling, au cœur de la vallée fertile de Mirik. Les plus belles parcelles sélectionnées par et pour Mariage Frères s’étendent au gré des sommets (jusqu’à 1700 mètres d’altitude), parmi les monastères pittoresques et les lacs d’eau pure. Cette appellation prestigieuse se distingue par une majorité de théiers centenaires aux récoltes savoureuses. Une icône incontournable dans le monde confidentiel des thés premium.

Feuilles sèches : Les bourgeons et feuilles nouvellement écloses composent une parure de saphirs verts. Cette opulence raffinée s’ouvre sur un bouquet de cranberries moelleuses et de macaron au chocolat.

Feuilles infusées : Les feuilles à la signature visuelle flatteuse livrent une ode au printemps et au renouveau de la nature sur des notes de rose de porcelaine et de pêche de vigne.

Liqueur : La liqueur à la robe dorée développe une sensation fruitée de grenade cuite métissée de groseille sucrée. La dernière tasse offre un nectar aux notes vanillées et un concentré aérien de cardamome verte et de fève tonka longuement persistant.
	
Un nouveau souverain des sens.

MOONDAKOTEE
FTGFOP1 DJ22/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10201622 - 45 € / 100g

MULLOOTAR
DJ18/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10211618 - 26 € / 100g

THÉ SOUS LES NUAGES®
GFOP - Black tea- Organic garden
China

T2008 - 12 € / 100g

LOS ANDES
Chocolate black tea - Organic garden
Colombia

T531 - 20 € / 100g

ARYA
SFTGFOP1 DJ4/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1010164 - 37 € / 100g

BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP1 DJ5/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1000175 - 39 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

This organic 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 handsome young leaves and imperial green buds deliver a flowery bouquet of camellia coupled with roasted pistachio.

Infused leaves : Satiny emerald. A note of fern brightens the fragrant air of a blossoming guava tree.

Liquor : Buttercup yellow. After letting the liquor expand in the cup, a gourmet aroma of tamarind resonating with marron glacé dances with a note of dragée. The liquor then unleashes a pleasant hint of candied rose before culminating with persistent and fruity nuances of peach and white fig.

Addictively seductive.

RISHEEHAT
SFTGFOP1 DJ32/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10171632 - 40 € / 100g

NURBONG
FTGFOP1 DJ16/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10191616 - 33 € / 100g

MAGARET’S HOPE
FTGFOP1 DJ40/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1011640 - 36 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

Inauguré en 1864, ce magnifique jardin empreint de romantisme culmine à près de 2 000 m d'altitude. Nourris par deux rivières d’eau pure, les théiers centenaires s’épanouissent sur les flancs escarpés de la vallée, face aux sommets de l'Himalaya, entourés de forêts et de fleurs sauvages. Un des jardins les plus célèbres et emblématiques de Darjeeling.

Feuilles sèches : Une parure de bourgeons couleur de lune argentée, mélée d’élégantes jeunes feuilles, exhale une note fleurie-boisée de lierre odorant sur un fruité intense de figues noires.

Feuilles infusées : Vert tendre. Les jeunes feuilles livrent d’agréables senteurs de fleurs d’hibiscus vivifiées de quelques zestes de yuzu. Le parfum des feuilles évolue peu à peu vers une note de pistaches chaudes.

Liqueur : Ambre nacré, la tasse offre une signature fleurie-sucrée de pois de senteur rejoint par la douceur d’un caramel au beurre. Le palais est empli d’une souplesse aromatique évoquant de délicieuses pêches blanches, soutenue par le gourmand d’un fruit du jacquier.
	
Apostrophe gourmande.

JUNGPANA UPPER
FTGFOP1 DJ20/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10081620 - 36 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

Jungpana Upper, l’un des plus éblouissants jardins de Darjeeling, niché dans le district de Kurseong, offre des thés frais et aériens dont ce cru est un prestigieux exemple.

Feuilles sèches : Composée de jeunes feuilles aux nuances de velours noir et de bourgeons argentés, cette récolte est issue des plus hautes terres du jardin. Un premier nez d’angélique confite est rejoint par la gourmandise du tamarin.

Feuilles infusées : Élégant prisme brun acajou. Les feuilles s’épanouissent sur un registre de baies de sureau cuites au chaudron, égayé d’une pointe hespéridée de feuilles de bigaradier.

Liqueur : D’un bel orange crépuscule, la liqueur offre une trame souple surlignée par une première note de miel d’orchidées suivi par la saveur sucrée du lichee puis la rondeur d’une compote de pomme. Les tasses se succèdent et inondent le palais de ces variations gourmandes et laisse même une empreinte pérenne de noix du Brésil et de baies de goji acidulée. 
	
Le goût sublime de l’Himalaya.

AMBOOTIA
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1002171 - 55 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

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.

CHAMLING
FTGFOP1 DJ17/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1012167 - 38 € / 100g

BALASUN
SFTGFOP1 DJ10/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10091610 - 68 € / 100g

GOLD HIMALAYA™
Black tea - Organic garden
Nepal First Flush 2017

T4302 - 50 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

Mariage Frères reveals its newest opus, an icon from a unique Terroir in the Nepalese foothills draped in pure air and imbued with crystalline water. The east of Nepal is known for being an illustrious tea-producing region using only the finest plants. Mariage Frères has worked a confidential parcel of land, situated between 1,000 and 2,000 meters in altitude, from where this extraordinary Grand Cru black tea is issued.

Dried leaves : Silver-brown buds hemmed with gold exhale fruity notes of custard apple and stewed guava joined by a flowery wave of vanilla.

Infused leaves : Burnt sienna, the young leaves deliver a fragrance of roasted walnut blended with zesty bergamot.

Liquor : In its amber-coral dress, the cup offers an intense umami sensation while a seductive bouquet of mimosa enhances a hypnotizing note of blooming fig tree. Round notes of blood peach and mountain-flower honey kiss a gourmet finale of white cherry.
	
A new elixir from the Gods.

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1024171 - 54 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

This organic 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 : 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.

NAMRING-KING UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX1/2017
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10041 - 75 € / 100g

Tea from « Beyond the Skies »

A worldwide exclusive: Mariage Frères launches the 2017 Darjeeling Nouveau season with this fabulous grand cru.

Issued from Jhinglam and Poomong, two extraordinary divisions of the Namring garden created in 1855 by the British, these parcels of land are found between 1,220 and 1,370 metres in altitude. A pruning in July, good sunlight and the masterful irrigation of hardy, century-old tea plants resistant to the cold temperatures allowed for an exceptionally early growth of buds and the confection of this grand cru 2017. The admirable work of the planters, the unique savoir-faire of Mariage Frères and the remarkable character of the Namring terroir give rise to a rich splendour of lunar velvety shades.

Dried leaves : The majestic silvery buds garnishing the young, indigo-coloured leaves exhale a fruity perfume evoking pecan enlivened by a fruity wave of black currant and tamarind.

Infused leaves : An elegant jade with silver iridescent highlights, the leaves deliver deliciously smooth and flowery variations of Damask rose and white cedar, joined by a gossamer aroma of vanilla with a hint of exquisite jasmine.

Liquor : The captivating liquor, champagne-coloured and luminous gold, offers an enchantingly gourmet score. An umami sensation swathes the palate before ceding to a fruity overture recalling white peach and apricot blended with an ambrosial veil of black cherry roasted with liquorice. An irresistibly suave impression of white orchid invites one to return to the cup and relive this unique aromatic experience.

The way to paradise!

SIVITAR
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1022172 - 47 € / 100g

RUNGMOOK
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2017
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1029171 - 52 € / 100g

TURZUM
SFTGFOP1 DJ19/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10161619 - 68 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

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.

CHONGTONG
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1028173 - 46 € / 100g

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2017
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1024172 - 54 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

This organic 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
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1002172 - 46 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

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.

NAMRING UPPER
EX17/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10051617 - 35 € / 100g

DARJEELING D’OR™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10398 - 68 € / 100g

DARJEELING ABSOLU™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10381 - 50 € / 100g

DARJEELING BEL AIR®
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10382 - 55 € / 100g

DARJEELING DANSANT®
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10383 - 55 € / 100g

DARJEELING CENTURY™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10384 - 41 € / 100g

ALOOBARI
SFTGFOP1 EX2/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1026162 - 50 € / 100g

DARJEELING MAGIQUE™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10387 - 66 € / 100g

DARJEELING EXCELSIOR™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10388 - 88 € / 100g

DARJEELING SPIRAL™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10397 - 66 € / 100g

PHUGURI
FTGFOP1 DJ75/2016
Organic Darjeeling Summer Flush

T1130 - 52 € / 100g

NAMRING UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX133/2016
Darjeeling Summer Flush

T1135 - 45 € / 100g

SINGBULLI
SFTGFOP1 DJ107/2016
Organic Darjeeling Summer Flush

T1171 - 38 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

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, handsome, mahogany-coloured leaves and buds deliver an aroma of papaya and ripened guava.

Infused leaves : Luminous havana-brown. The leaves are suffused with a luscious fragrance of lemon-scented geranium.

Liquor : Venetian red, the liquor unleashes a note of caramelised Mirabelle plum caressed with a pure hint of vanilla. The palate is draped in a pleasant sensation of cotton flower and woody, amber notes subtly blended with incense. The warm finale evoking brioche is accentuated by the sweetness of melon stewed in chestnut honey.
	
A treasure from the Himalayas.

NAMRING
FTGFOP1 DJ2/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1018162 - 40 € / 100g

TEA FROM BEYOND THE SKIES

Created in 1855 by the British, the famous garden of Namring situated 1,370 m in altitude delivers this gift of nature which will excite connoisseurs the world over. The remarkable character of its terroir and the admirable work of the planters associated with the unique savoir-faire of Mariage Frères give birth to a rich splendour of a thousand velvety and lunar 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.

NORTH TUKVAR
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2016
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1013161 - 48 € / 100g

Organic Garden (in-conversion)

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 magnificent, downy buds and their handsome mignonette-green leaves unleash a solar fragrance of stewed chestnut and magnolia flowers.

Infused leaves : Once infused, the leaves reveal absolute mellowness; a canvas composed of ardent pastels from which escape spare notes of candied nashi pear joined with a sensual draft of chypre.

Liquor : Amber gold, the liquor drapes the palate in a delicate apricot velour. The sharp fruitiness of lychee and blood peach ride along flowery waves of precious edelweiss.

A superior first flush.

PUTTABONG QUEEN
SFTGFOP1 DJ6/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T104166 - 49 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

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 : A pastel constellation of buds in pure white and jade green deliver a gourmet score of strawberry confit and black elderberry highlighted with a note evoking fresh cardamom.

Infused leaves : Pearly emerald green leaves diffuse seductive waves of apple blossom and a sweet note of narcissus.

Liquor : A shimmering, gilded robe. With absolute delicacy, the liquor leaves a silky impression on the palate. A fragrant and pleasant persistence blending delicious white fig and graceful hibiscus punctuate the tasting. The cup expresses notes of floral resin cut with a hint of white raspberry, culminating with a velvety sensation reminiscent of voluptuous lilac.

The essence of paradise.

BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP1 DJ3/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1000163 - 39 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

Dried leaves : The silver buds, issued from a private parcel of land, are a sparkling green satin. A delicious note of shortbread precedes a smooth aroma of toasted walnut.

Infused leaves : The magic of the infusion reveals a luminous jade exhaling a fruity score of white cherry. Then a charming, verdant fragrance appears evoking the fresh resin of centuries-old cedar trees.

Liquor : Champagne gold, the elixir floods the palate with saveurs recalling sliced white almond and a sweet-floral hint of four o’clock flowers. The velvety, silky texture is persistent and elegantly blends with the rare harmony of fresh pistachio and frangipani flowers.

Premium and flavourful.

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2016
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1024163 - 50 € / 100g

DARJEELING BEAUTY™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1036 - 88 € / 100g

DARJEELING PARAGON™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T10394 - 48 € / 100g

DARJEELING BLOSSOM™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1048 - 66 € / 100g

DARJEELING SAINT™
Black tea
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1040 - 68 € / 100g

DARJEELING BEAUX-ARTS®
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1047 - 66 € / 100g

DARJEELING GLORY™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1046 - 64 € / 100g

DARJEELING PARADIS™
Black tea - Organic garden
Darjeeling Haute Couture®

T1041 - 88 € / 100g

BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP DJ3/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10003 - 38 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

Dried leaves : Freshly picked young silvery buds and flowery orange pekoes evoke a generous and juicy fruity score of first white damson plums and passion fruit.

Infused leaves : The satiny, emerald green colour shines in the spotlight. A fresh and cool atmosphere expands with heart notes eliciting Muscatel grape and mountain apple, enhanced by a draught of pearly white gardenias.

Liquor : Buttercup yellow, the elixir flows over the palate with accents of wild lavender and royal fern, joined by a gentle note of toasted hazelnut.

A « Grand Cru » of Darjeeling.

NORTH TUKVAR
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10131 - 47 € / 100g

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
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T1042 - 48 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

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.

ALOOBARI
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10261 - 49 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

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.

SINGBULLI
SFTGFOP1 DJ2/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10072 - 48 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

Dried leaves : The buds associated with majestic first leaves make up a precious finery of green sapphire and bronze. This refined opulence opens with an elegant fragrance of acacia flower punctuated by a sweet, mellow note of white nougat.

Infused leaves : Visually flattering leaves feature a flamboyant jade hue. Its perfume is an ode to spring and the rebirth of nature, evoking notes of fresh tree sap and green almond.

Liquor : A precious orange robe resembling the imperial topaz of the Maharajahs. On the palate, the liquor develops a fruity amber sensation, followed by a hint of pomegranate caramel accentuated with a dash of lemon balm serving as an elegant and gourmet digression.
	
A new sovereign of the senses.

MOONDAKOTEE
FTGFOP1 DJ3/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10203 - 45 € / 100g

NAMRING POOMONG UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX11/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T10251 - 45 € / 100g

Poomong is one of the three iconic parcels of Namring, a historic garden of Darjeeling, planted in 1855. The finest tea plants, selected and brought over from China, adjusted over time to the rigorous Terroir ordered by the mountain seasons. The early cutting incites a burst of spring by concentrating rich aromas and offering unforgettable moments of sensorial ecstasy.

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 ».

HAPPY VALLEY
FTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10241 - 50 € / 100g

- Organic Garden -

Dried leaves : The buds, carefully harvested and with a quality rarely equalled, deliver a perfume of dried bark from the kaffir lime tree structured by a seductive note of pinewood cep.

Infused leaves : Bluish-green and tender brown. The magnificent buds exhale a flourishing tone of cashew, coupled with the tangy sweetness of elderberry jelly.

Liquor : Pale orange with nuances of gold. An ensemble of velvety fragrances spirit us away to a world of magical flavours. Extraordinary notes of citrus, mallow flower and cinnamon wood harmonize in this masterpiece.

Dazzingly pleasurable.

CASTLETON
SFTGFOP1 DJ1/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T1001 - 52 € / 100g

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.

JUNGPANA UPPER
SFTGFOP1 DJ12/2015
Organic Darjeeling First Flush

T10081 - 36 € / 100g

MARGARET'S HOPE
SFTGFOP1 DJ33/2015
Darjeeling Premium First Flush

T101 - 36 € / 100g