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S'INITIER
Ateliers « Première Approche »

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

COMPOSITIONS PARFUMÉESS'initier aux grands thés parfumés
11 thés dégustés

TERROIRS D'EXCELLENCES'initier aux crus les plus prestigieux
7 thés dégustés

Tea Club : seminar about tea and tea tasting in Paris

APPROFONDIR
Ateliers « Secrets de Jardin »

THÉS VERTSExplorer les multiples facettes des thés verts
9 thés dégustés

THÉS BLEUS™Explorer les multiples facettes des Thés Bleus™
9 thés dégustés

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

CALENDRIER GÉNÉRALTous les ateliers
2018

Tea Club : course about tea and tea tasting in Paris

FINEST
HARVESTFINEST
HARVEST

BLACK TEA

DARJEELING HAUTE COUTURE®

TEA - ICÔNE^® CANISTER

DARJEELING NOUVEAU

EXCEPTIONAL TEA

TEA - COTTON MUSLIN

Scottish Highlands white teas : a smoky tea from Scotland and a Scottish white tea

Maori teas : New Zealand organic black tea & blue tea

Milky blue tea or Milky oolong from China and Formosa

Blue tea from Thailand : Brume d'Opium a finest thai oolong tea

SCENTED
TEASCENTED
TEA

WORLD BREAKFAST TEA^®

FLOWER & CRAFTED TEA

TEA - ICÔNE^® CANISTER

NEW SCENTED TEA

MATÉ

TEA - COTTON MUSLIN

PRESENT
TEA GIFT SETPRESENT
TEA GIFT SET

LUCKY BAGS

Discover the new Lucky bag, a creation made for Father's Day

HENRI^® GRAND TEA GIFT SET

VOYAGE^® Collection

Voyage : a collection of black tea and green tea

CONNOISSEUR tea gift set

Connoisseur : a gift set with a white or a black tea and a jelly

SPECTACULAR TEA gift set

SUBLIME TEA^® Collection

Sublime tea : a collection of five scented teas

THREE TEAS gift set

EXCEPTIONAL TEAS

BEAUTIFUL TEA collection

Beautiful Tea For Beautiful People : a gourmet black tea collection

TEA FOR TWO gift set

MUSIC BOX tea gift set

Music Box : Musical gift set with several teas and a silver plated tea caddy spoon

ROYAL TEAS

Royal Tea : a collection of flavoured noble tea

TEA TESTER gift set

VOYAGE gift set

EARL GREY HAUTE COUTURE^®

TEA
PARAPHERNALIATEA
PARAPHERNALIA

SILVER PLATED CANISTER

TEAPOT
& CUPTEAPOT
& CUP

MARIAGE FRÈRES Tea set

GOLD COLLECTION

Teapot, tea cup and empty canister with golden enamel or gold plated

SILVERWARE COLLETION

Silver 925 teapot and silver or gold plated teapots

ART DECO 1930 Tea set

TEA
DELIGHTTEA
DELIGHT

TEA JELLY

MARRON GLACÉ

TEA & DELIGHT gift set

TEA & DELIGHT gift set

TEA
PARFUMTEA
PARFUM

THÉ SOUS LES NUAGES^®

TEA
BOOKSHOPTEA
BOOKSHOP

The FRENCH ART of TEA

DARJEELING NOUVEAU 2018

DARJEELING SUMMER FLUSH 2017

DARJEELING AUTUMN FLUSH 2017

DARJEELING HAUTE COUTURE^®

ICÔNE^® - TEA in BLACK CANISTER

TEA - COTTON MUSLIN

THEINE FREE

FINEST HARVEST

PU ERH SUPREME
Matured tea
China

T2017 - 25 € / 100g

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Mariage Frères breaks with all the codes and introduces The French Art of Tea to the hushed and confidential world of Pu-Erh; a privileged relationship with the planter has brought forth a ‘Suprême’ harvest and a meticulous imperial tea. Like the rarest of Cognacs, the best harvests issued from reserved parcels are married together to create the jewel of the already unique and extravagant collection of Pu-Erh available on the Mariage Frères tea menu.

<d> Dried leaves:The young leaves, elegant and golden, release a profusion of noble fragrances evoking black truffle wet with morning dew, the flowery-scented wood of the cocoa tree, and roasted chestnut.

Infused leaves:Blazing amber. The infused leaves evoke a reverie of a forest walk surging with the aromas of autumn, joined by captivating notes recalling an antique mahogany humidor and a dash of musky Cologne.

Liquor Pale gold. The infusion is delicate, dense and rich with a myriad of fabulously seductive and enchanting notes. The graceful prelude of a bouquet of lotus, persistent and perfumed, is followed by a sweet and subtle dash of cinnamon. A frank and layered heart note of fern and iris diffuse with vanilla and tonka bean before ascending in a soft, zesty finale.

Heavenly and virtuous.

NAMRING HIGH MOUNTAIN
EX14/2018 - Blue tea™
Darjeeling

T146 - 58 € / 100g

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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 2018. 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 downy buds and full, twisted young leaves unleash an aroma of blueberry glaze.

Infused leaves: A bouquet of buttercup scored with the fresh fragrance of fern.

Liquor: Shimmering gold leaf. The enveloping umami texture is joined by rich notes of sultana and almond. Fruity notes of stewed cherry sprinkled with cardamom flood the palate before a silky and seductive finale evokes warm biscuit drizzled with elderberry syrup.

Blue paradise.

LUNG CHING HIGH MOUNTAIN
Green tea
China

T2214 - 45 € / 100g

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CASTLETON
FTGFOP1 DJ5/2019 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T100195 - 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 emerald coloured leaves sprinkled with luscious downy buds reveal notes of fresh hazelnut and 	caramelised millefeuille.
Infused leaves: 	Verdant spring green. The leaves exhale a bouquet blending white peach and devil’s trumpet flower.
Liquor :	Amber gold. The fruity liquor evokes candied apricot and a delicate hint of vanilla.	
	The return of a legend.

Feuilles sèches :	Les feuilles couleur vert émeraude liées à de somptueux bourgeons duveteux dévoilent des notes de noisette fraîche et d’un millefeuille caramélisé. 
Feuilles infusées :	Vert printanier. Les feuilles livrent un bouquet mêlant la pêche blanche et les fleurs de datura.
Liqueur :	Or ambré. La liqueur aux notes fruitées évoque un confit d’abricot délicatement vanillé.
	Le mythe est de retour.

ORO VERDE®
Colombian Green Tea - Jardin Premier*
Fashioned in the heart of the Andes

T535 - 20 € / 100g

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The green gold of Colombia!
The young, luminous green leaves are blended with exotic fruits harvested just down the road from the plantation (pitaya, naranjilla, starfruit and passionfruit), for a delightfully fresh and sour beverage.
A delicious choice for either hot or iced tea.

This tea is a part of the Thés de Colombie collection, composed exclusively of teas, spices and fruits from Colombia. A Mariage Frères exclusive, these teas reflect the gourmet and dynamic culture of this country. As surprising as it is unique, this tea is cultivated in a place of indescribable beauty; straddling the vertiginous slopes of the Andean mountains in the heart of the cocoa plantations, the tea leaves develop incredibly subtle aromas, both intense and fruity. These teas are the result of a sustainable agriculture on exceptionally pure lands, nourished by crystal clear waters flowing down from the snowy summits.

* This tea is issued from a garden that has obtained organic certification in its Country or which uses methods associated with organic agriculture.
For legal reasons, this tea is not certified organic in France.

AMBOOTIA
FTGFOP1 DJ5/2019 - Jardin Premier*
Spring harvest

T1002191 - 58 € / 100g

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NAKUPENDA™ - FOP
FIRST FLUSH - THÉ NOIR DU MALAWI
Jardin Premier*

T6002 - 16 € / 100g

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MALAÏKA BLUE®
THÉ BLEU DU MALAWI
Jardin Premier*

T6003 - 16 € / 100g

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A sensuous journey to Southern Africa.

For generations, a family plantation known for the quality of its teas sits nestled at 1,150m in altitude, in a territory with infinite natural resources, sustained by a climate marked by the rainy season from November to March. Local tea plants well-adapted to this unique Terroir produce artisanal harvests rich in flavour; the young leaves, delicately harvested by hand, are quickly crafted in the estate’s atelier into this particular tea.

Dried leaves: The handsome whole leaves shine in amber and acacia and emit a sweet fragrance evoking luscious pound cake married to an invigorating aroma of Bengal quince.

Infused leaves: Azure-gleaming celadon, exhaling a scent of ripe Mirabelle and a fresh bouquet of cedar forest.

Liquor: Luminous gold. A fruity score of almond elegantly combined with a woody oriental note.

Blue Angel.

DARJEELING OOLONG DRAGON
FTGFOP1 - Blue Tea™ - summer harvest
Darjeeling - Phuguri garden

T1481 - 62 € / 100g

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Issued from a garden respecting the principles of biodynamic agriculture

Celebrating its special relationship with the planter of this garden, Mariage Frères proposes the first Darjeeling 2018 summer harvest. In the heart of the lush Mirik valley the tea plants of Phuguri, planted in 1878, are protected by a forest of bamboo and nurtured by the Mahananda river. This jewel of A.O.P Darjeeling produces extraordinary teas whose best leaves are worked specially for Mariage Frères according to the principles of The French Art of Tea. At the dawn of summer when the heavy heat mixes with the nourishing rain of the monsoon, the youngest leaves and their first buds are plucked by hand, benefiting from all the richness of this exceptional Terroir.

Dried leaves: The young leaves married to splendid ivory buds deliver notes evoking apricot sablé.
Infused leaves: A delicious blend of candy cane and lychee.
Liquor: Amber with ruby highlights. With an enveloping and umami texture, the liquor is sustained by nuances of rose, vivacious black currant and velvety white vanilla. The finale is crowned by a wisp of citron honey.
A legendary cru.

PHUGURI
White tea DJ7 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush

T143197 - 59 € / 100g

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COVENT GARDEN MORNING®
Luminous black tea with lush,
aromatic notes of hazelnut

TB7006 - 17 €

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

T1004196 - 68 € / 100g

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The celebrated garden of Namring was created in 1855 by the British. Cultivated at 1,525 meters in altitude, this cru is harvested from the oldest parcel of land known as Poomong, absolutely magnificent and prestigious. A pruning in autumn, ample sunlight and pure water from the Himalayas provokes an early formation of buds and hence the crafting of this grand millesime. The remarkable character of Namring’s terroir and the admirable work of the planters associated with the unique savoir-faire of Mariage Frères give rise to a rich splendor of lunar velvety shades.
Dried leaves :	Les bourgeons duveteux et les jeunes feuilles de couleur vert impérial libèrent des notes fruitées de pomme du Bengale et de pistaches fraîches.
Infused leaves :	Vert tendre givré. Les feuilles souples livrent des fragrances onctueuses de fruits de la passion et de papaye verte.
Liquor :	Or nacré. La liqueur exprime des saveurs de noisettes dorées mêlées à un délicieux confit de caramboles, sur une pointe gourmande d’ananas.

Une douceur enchanteresse.

COVENT GARDEN MORNING®
Luminous black tea with lush,
aromatic notes of hazelnut

TC7006 - 19 €

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EMPEREUR CHEN-NUNG™
Thé noir fumé du matin
well-balanced & soft

TC705 - 16 €

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GYOKURO HAKUYOCHA UMAMI
Thé vert - Jardin Premier*
Japan

TP4146 - 48 €

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LIMITED QUANTITY

Here is the rarest of the Grand Cru Gyokuro – exclusive, unique and confidential – whose extremely limited production barely exceeds 10 kilograms per year. Our GYOKURO HAKUYOCHA UMAMI (literally « tea of white leaves ») is a prestigious shaded tea, issued from a parcel of land dedicated to Mariage Frères, in the heart of a small family-owned estate, surrounded by forests and lovingly maintained, close to Mount Fuji. The planter, recognised as a master in the art of tea making, has at our request specially created this masterpiece of unparalleled quality. This Grand Cru is composed only of young buds, tender and pearly. For about 25 days, an opaque triple-ply shade protects the tea plants from sunlight, thus hindering photosynthesis and the production of chlorophyll. This masterful use of obscurity favours the development of such rare and marvellous flavours. For the first time, the liquor bursts with ‘ooika’ notes, deliciously fresh and fragrant, replete with unforgettable emotion.

Dried leaves:         The sublime, slender snowy-emerald leaves exhale an extraordinary bouquet marrying the roundness of white vanilla, the fruity sweetness of gold kiwi and the smooth elegance of hibiscus flowers.

Infused leaves: A wave of white strawberry and Japanese cantaloupe, scored with heady rose.

Liquor: The luminous elixir of jade and gold seduces with its intense umami flavour. A perfumed breeze from a bamboo forest blends with an air of white mango and zesty nuances evoking candied citron. Cashew, creamy in texture and fragrance, combines with cardamom.

GOURIA OP1
Thé Noir
Georgia

T4510 - 40 € / 100g

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GOURIA
Green tea
Georgia

T4500 - 36 € / 100g

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TANZANIA LUPONDE
Thé noir de Tanzanie
Jardin Premier*

T671 - 7 € / 100g

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PU-ERH, millésime 2008
Matured tea
China

T2018 - 25 € / 100g

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AMBOOTIA
FTGFOP1 DJ58/2018 -Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling summer flush

T11201858 - 30 € / 100g

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PEACE MOUNTAIN TEA®
Blue Tea™ - Jardin Premier*
Thailand

T4626 - 30 € / 100g

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Issued from a small organic garden in the Golden Triangle in northern Thailand, this all new Blue Tea™ is a seductive ode to beauty. Mariage Frères presents a new gem; an absolute pinnacle of colour, texture and flavour. The fruit of a delicate work respecting nature, this magnificent tea, rich with young buds nourished by a generous terroir, offers an instant of happiness to the esthetes of taste the world over.

Dried leaves: The most beautiful buds hemmed with emerald are harvested one by one and led off to the atelier to be heated, partially oxydised then fashioned into pearls rich with a tapestry of perfumes like white mango and four o’clock flower.

Infused leaves: Jade colour. The leaves deliver a note of cedar resin, joined by the intense fruitiness of irresistible raspberry.

Liquor:The golden liquor is stunningly beautiful. The first hazelnuts of the season replete with flowery and milky fragrances blend with those of red pomegranate, enlivening the palate with their dazzling sweet-and-sour flavours. Harmonious notes of blooming magnolia and lychee honey accentuate the liquor while the finale recalls a sweet taste of ripe pineapple.

The route to paradise.

MARGARET'S HOPE FTGFOP1-DJ26/2018
Darjeeling summer flush

T11618 - 25 € / 100g

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NAMRING-KING UPPER
FTGFOP1 EX-1/2019 - Jardin Premier*
Premium First Flush

T1004191 - 66 € / 100g

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«Tea from beyond the skies »

Dried leaves : The silver buds with reflections of jade unleash a fruity perfume of white mango and fresh hazelnut.

Infused leaves: Leaves with nuances of celadon and mahogany exhale a fragrance of fern blended with notes of tender nougat.

Liquor: Champagne-gold robe. An exquisite umami texture mingles with fruity intonations of starfruit and roasted apricot. A long aromatic finish floods the palate, extending the pleasure with notes of calisson enlivened with a glaze of pink currant.

From the heights of taste comes the first tea of the year!

CHAMLING
FTGFOP1 DJ-1/2019 - Jardin Premier*
First Flush

T1012191 - 39 € / 100g

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BLOOMFIELD
SFTGFOP1 DJ-1/2019 - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling First Flush 2019

T1000191 - 39 € / 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 handsome celadon green leaves and silver buds unleash notes of apricot kernels and red cedar.
Infused leaves : Intense green. A sweet score of meringue dances with a floral note of mimosa.
Liquor: Shimmering gold. The luscious, lingering aroma recalls white fig. Accents of Muscatel grape resonate among hints of candied blackcurrant

The magic of terroir.

MILKY MONKEY KING™
Blue tea™
China - Fujian

TA2320 - 38 €

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THÉ BLANC SACRÉ™
Harvested with golden scissors
Ceylan

TJ3001 - 68 €

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MILKY BLUE®
Seductive Blue Tea™
with a rich milky note

TB2319 - 22 €

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Made with the utmost respect for the traditional methods specific to grand Blue Teas™, the youngest leaves of this quality tea are picked early in the morning, when the fragrances of the plantation blend with the colours of dawn, then worked one by one and rolled, before being suffused with an elegant milky vapor.

Dried leaves : The gently rolled, deep green leaves recall a pleasing and comforting fragrance of melted white chocolate joined by a wispy hint of gianduja gracefully carried by a note of ‘panettone’ from the Piedmont.

Infused leaves : The first aromas are clearly held together by exotic fruits, a tad tangy like passion fruit and round like ripened lychee while an enveloping note recalling coconut rice manifests, deliciously gourmand.

Liquor : Opalescent orange. A natural link between terroir and the cup: the nose of the liquor is a perfect reflection of the leaf (dried and infused). Delicate notes of candied chestnut and creme patissiere charm the palate, caressed by the cup’s milky, supple texture.

An ode to eternal pleasures.

YIN ZHEN SUPRÊME
White tea
China

T2303 - 120 € / 100g

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These «Silver Needles» are only plucked once a year in the context of a meticulous harvesting labeled «imperial» and are only presented as ‘Suprême’ if the harvest warrants such excellence. Mariage Frères proudly presents its newest masterpiece, Yin Zhen Suprême, issued from an organic garden composed of only the finest buds which deliver extraordinary freshness and indescribable poetry in the cup.

Dried leaves: Pearly white and jade, the buds dazzle with their perfection. Sensual to the touch, an aromatic profusion registering a zesty note of mandarine is joined by the woody-flowery fragrances of jasmine and sandalwood, punctuated by a heady flood of white orchid.

Infused leaves: Ivory and green saphire. Once infused, the flamboyance of colours and aromas multiplies. An olfactory extravaganza replete with scents of almond, pistachio and orange blossom linger amongst a score of noble spices, evoking an exuberant bouquet of gourmet vanilla and wet peony.

Liquor Brilliant gold. A fresh, first wave of eucalyptus dances with the aromas of the crimped leaves of wild mulberry. The second rush of flavour, full of roundness, recalls notes of chypre, ylang ylang, rose and vetiver, matured by a deliciously fruity resonance of blackcurrant and sweet violet. The palate is caressed with hints of grilled hazelnut, followed by an earthy and harmonious finale of roasted pear and ‘grand cru’ black bee honey.

Your wish is granted.

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GENMAÏCHA
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T422 - 12 € / 100g

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LUNG CHING SUPRÊME
Green tea
China

T2213 - 68 € / 100g

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Fashioned between the Lions Peak and Western Lake, in the coastal province of Zhejiang, plucked in small quantities, this Lung Ching Suprême tea reveals exceptional finesse and a surprising abundance of taste.

Dried leaves : The precious downy buds and young jade-coloured leaves deliver a first hint of fragrant peony followed by a fruity note of mango, suave and slightly jasmine-scented.

Infused leaves : Frosted emerald, the leaves unleash a note of cool resin and creamy honey, scored with a zesty aroma of mandarin.

Liquor : Flowing with a silky vermillion robe of dazzling purity, the liquor exhales a delicious perfume of steamed patisserie with notes of candied persimmon, pistachio and vanilla. Luxurious flavour and texture flood the palate with the smoothness of a ganache preceding a balanced sensation of sweet, tart nashi pear. The discovery persists with an appearance of white peach nectar blended with an ultra-sensual tone of ylang-ylang, lingering indefinitely.

An aesthetic treasure.

SNOW BLOSSOM
Green tea
China

T2229 - 55 € / 100g

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This grand masterpiece from the lush province of Yunnan comes from a secret garden revealed today, for the very first time, by Mariage Frères. These tea plants of exceptional quality benefit from a nurturing Terroir of infinite richness. Each harvest is a treasure, the fruit of centuries-old expertise from a family of tea planters whose gardens lay nestled in the heart of ancient mountains.

Dried leaves : The precious Yin Zhen, as white and pure as the eternal snows, is harvested with care then delicately prepared according to the precepts set forth by the Emperors centuries ago. From this myriad of downy buds escapes a fruity-honeyed aroma of white peach mixed with a velvety note of jasmine flower.

Infused leaves : Grey gold, the young buds release a fragrance evoking forest ferns in spring, exalted by an evocation of pure edelweiss in the haze of mountain peaks.

Liquor : Clear yellow topaz. An enveloping sensation like velvet is accentuated by its distinguished aromatic persistence. A veil of precious incense and sweet amber blend into a gourmet accord of apricot and praline.

The genesis of green tea.

BRUME D’OPIUM®
Blue tea™
Thailand

TA4610 - 46 €

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PLUCKED FROM A LARGE, CENTURIES-OLD WILD TEA TREE IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

In the heart of the Kingdom of Thailand, Mariage Frères has discovered a gift from nature; a wild tea tree hidden in the ancient lands of Opium in the Golden Triangle.  In this misty, mountainous region situated along the border of Burma and Laos, nature’s best conditions are reunited: an exceptional terroir at an altitude of 1,500 meters allows this tea tree to let its rich leaves express unique and exquisite saveurs.

Dried leaves : The tender leaves and young, elegantly twisted buds decked out in majestic volcanic livery exhale a smooth perfume of frangipani flowers wet from the monsoon, joined by exquisite notes of pink galangal.

Infused leaves : Luminous green streaked with garnet. Still warm, the leaves seduce with a gourmet note of praline followed by a fresh burst of rose water. Then from the leaves exudes a fruity-green score evoking freshly-picked starfruit.

Liquor : The opalescent orange liquor blends into a round, cashew-tinted hue evoking elegantly fruity sensations of roasted apricot. A pleasantly sweet-and-floral nuance of dainty violet frames a delicious rush of candied quince.

Authentic and unbelievably sophisticated.

GYOKURO SUPRÊME ASAHINA™
Green tea - Premium Garden
Japan

TP4143 - 55 €

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This organic green tea from Japan is packaged in a 50 g under vacuum pochette.

THE MOST PRECIOUS OF JAPANESE GYOKURO

Mount Fuji, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo, dominating the Japanese Alps overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is a sacred mountain for the Japanese. The Asahina River meanders along its steep slopes, irrigating a volcanic soil that offers exceptional qualities to the tea trees.

Our Gyokuro Suprême Asahina comes from a small family garden surrounded by forests and lovingly cared for by a couple of tea enthusiasts: the planter, recognised for over half a century as an expert in the art of treating the precious leaves of tea trees – to protect them from direct sunlight, he veils them in straw and with his companion only harvests at dawn – has specially created for Mariage Frères only – as the great painters of the past used to do – a masterpiece, in a very limited amount and of a quality never before attained.

Dried leaves : long and elegant, gleaming emerald green, accentuated by and glittering buds: unbelievably tender

Infused leaves : a fresh floral bouquet, supple and intense, remarkably elegant

Liquor : blue-green in colour – symbol of the Japanese Imperial Court – marked by a thick, velvety texture, full-bodied, supple with aromatic inflections that progressively intensify. Smooth and dense, it quickly entices the palate with the gourmet notes of biscuit, crème pâtissière, and warm brioche; floral buttercup rise up and provide a striking counterpoint. The whole is crowned by a long finale, sweet with a hint of red berries. The luxurious sensation, delicate and opulent, lingers indefinitely in the mouth.

The leaves may undergo a second, shorter infusion which will prove just as wonderful.

HONYAMACHA-MEICHA
Green tea - Jardin Premier
Japan - harvest 2016

TP4161 - 30 €

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This green tea from Japan is packaged in a 50 g under vacuum pochette.

« A green tea for eternity »
To the west of Fuji Yama, the Abe and Warashina rivers crisscross the land alternating between galloping rapids and peaceful waves. 
They irrigate terroirs long celebrated for their unique grands crus, the famous « Meicha », elected by the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period (16th – 18th centuries). Cultivated since the Kamakura era (12th century), today this fabulous green tea is produced exclusively for Mariage Frères while respecting the principles of organic agriculture and its natural environment. The small garden from where this tea comes benefits from a soil rich in minerals and a pure, invigorating mountain air. Long reserved for aristocrats and lords, this precious tea, « Emperor of the Sencha », has transcended time like an elixir of eternal youth.

Dried leaves : The young, glossy deep-green leaves exhale a gourmet poem of marshmallow with citrusy accents of yuzu married to the delicate aromas of dashing violet.

Infused leaves : Emerald with a satin sheen, the leaves unleash a heart note of melon bursting with summer-sun that fades into a note of vanilla chestnut, crowned by white magnolia flowers.

Liquor : Brilliant, tender green. A milky, intoxicating vapour captured in the heart of the leaves imparts a pleasantly lush sensation recalling water delicately perfumed with flowers underscored by a delightful note of fresh pistachio. The long finale resonates with a fruity melody of Fuji apple blended with a soft impression of white musk.
	
Pure emotion.

*This tea is issued from a garden that has obtained organic certification in its Country or which uses methods associated with organic agriculture.
For legal reasons, this tea is not certified organic in France.

MAORI BLUE® SUPRÊME
Blue tea™ - Jardin Premier*
New Zealand

TA6911 - 46 €

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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 youngest and most beautiful leaves are harvested one by one, then carefully hand-worked to obtain a precious sheen of jade and indigo. The nose evokes fresh bamboo resin amidst an invigorating aroma of camphor wood. The heart of the leaves emit a note of patisserie recalling marshmallow.

Infused leaves : Emerald-jade, the leaves open bountifully on a note of Bourbon vetiver and rosewood, carried by a hint of vanilla. The finale is mastered by a floral aroma of tuberose.

Liquor : Absinthe green. A fresh, downy veil of almond milk drapes over the palate. Frank and seductive, the finale balances between gelée de nèfle et une crème de figue aux noix.

The ends of the earth in a cup of tea.

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JASMIN MAGIQUE
Jasmine green tea
China

T8314 - 35 € / 100g

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Mariage Frères enhances its collection of jasmine teas, deliciously avant-garde and already among the finest in the world. The prosperous China of the Song Dynasty is the cradle of jasmine tea and whose spirit remains alive in the plantations on the coastal islands of Fujian. The privileged relationship between Mariage Frères and the planter has served to honour a millenary savoir-faire; the association of an « imperial harvest » with jasmine flowers yield an irresistible masterpiece, rare and nuanced.

Dried leaves : The most extraordinary Yin Zhen are carefully plucked by hand, one by one, and delicately dried to sublimate the aromas hidden in their silken dress. Tender to the touch like cotton flower, as luminous as precious diamonds, the silver tips mingle among the jasmine petals frosted with vanilla.

Infused leaves : Jade streaked with pure white. A jasmine veil of a thousand flowers melts, bit by bit, into a fragrance evoking lavender honey joined by a wave of swirling, precious perfume.

Liquor : Bright vermilion. The cup’s gourmet body ascends in a citrusy wake as fragrant as an orchard of wild tangerine. Its tasting is a hymn to flavour: gentle frangipani flowers blend with rose water, seducing the most demanding of aesthetes.

An enchanted snow.

RARE MILKY BLUE TEA®
Blue tea™
Formosa - Nantou

TA2708 - 38 €

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At the heart of the island of Taiwan was born Rare Milky Blue Tea&reg;, in the region of Nantou, celebrated for its endless fertile plains and unreachable summits. Mariage Frères has distilled all the magic of the terroir of Tung Ting Mountain to create a unique and mysterious Blue Tea™ with a milky aroma, naturally drawn out from the essence of the leaf.

Dried leaves : Like a beautiful jade-pearl necklace the leaves are carefully rolled out and heated, eliciting an exquisite note of biscuit followed by a hint of chypre – reminiscent of a forest stroll in budding spring – accompanied by a reassuring fragrance of candied tamarind.

Infused leaves : The infused leaves open with a frank floral aroma recalling fresh redwood resin, then an airy note of precious rice, harmoniously blanketed with milky vapors.

Liquor : The ripe apricot-coloured robe is full of tender fragrances – an overture to a creamy and dense cup – bursting with stewed fruits on a backdrop of white almond cream.

Silky forever.

ÎLE DES DIEUX® SUPRÊME
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Korea

T4061 - 32 € / 100g

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Jardin Premier

Across the seas, in the south of Korea, exists a kingdom founded by the Gods whose actual inhabitants are said to be their direct descendants. Named « the Island of the Gods », Jeju is home to an organic tea plantation blessed with a subtropical climate and a pure air where this famous green tea is produced.

Dried leaves : The tenderest of leaves are steam-heated in the vapour of pure mountain water then crafted into elegant needles, emerald in colour. A hint of nashi pear precedes a veritable flourishing of spring azaleas.

Infused leaves : An aroma of hibiscus introduces a rich olfactory score replete with fresh notes of pink peppercorn accentuated by a mineral aura evoking volcanic rock cooled by a summer’s rain.

Liquor : Intense jade. A pleasant umami sensation veils the palate whilst a round taste of buckwheat honey precedes a gentle, citrusy note of mandarin jam. The cup is crowned by a unique and perfectly balanced aroma of white caramel and gentian flowers.

The gates to Paradise.

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GENMAÏCHA MATCHA ÉMERAUDE®
Umami silky green tea
Organic garden* - Japan

TB4272 - 22 €

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GYOKURO KAGOSHIMA
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T4144 - 65 € / 100g

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Our Gyokuro comes from a small, organic family garden in the celebrated town of Makizono situated on the island of Kyushu.
This splendid ‘Shadow Tea’, a gift from the land of the Rising Sun, is cultivated according to the Japanese tradition of shading the tea bushes from direct sunlight. In these exquisite terroirs, the woven straw of the shade houses undulate with the hilly, fertile landscapes of one of the most beautiful regions in Japan. Protected from the sun for two to three weeks, the supple leaves with an extraordinary gourmet aroma of white flowers are then plucked by hand using precise ancestral techniques. After a meticulous crafting, the planter achieves this fine and lustrous tea with a rich umami flavour synonymous of a Grand Cru.

Dried leaves : The buds and tender leaves are gently steam-heated with pure volcanic water until they become marvellous, emerald needles delivering a score of blossoming white orchids, followed by notes of roasted Fuji apples and tender meringue.

Infused leaves : Brilliant emerald. The leaves’ perfume opens on a note of white guava and golden caramel.

Liquor : Jade-tinted silk hemmed with gold, the liquor caresses the palate with a velvety texture and a soft umami aroma. The sweetness of white strawberry married to the woody-flowery fragrance of the leaves evoke gourmet marron glacé, crowned by a finale of white nougat and green pistachio. 
		
A tea of high emotions.

BANCHA SUPRÊME
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T4201 - 22 € / 100g

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SENCHA NARA
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T4270 - 50 € / 100g

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Notre Sencha Nara est issu d’un petit jardin de thé organique et familial du village de Tsukigase à Nara.
Ce joyau inestimable composé exclusivement de jeunes bourgeons récoltés un à un par des cueilleuses aux gestes précis s’épanouit au cœur de temples bouddhistes aux bienfaits infinis sur les âmes, et selon la tradition locale, sur le Terroir. Quelques heures à peine séparent la récolte d’un délicat et succinct flétrissage dans l’atelier familial, avant la cuisson douce à l’aide d’une vapeur d’eau pure. Les jeunes aiguilles lustrées parées de leur habit vert flamboyant exhalent mille et une fragrances magiques, propices à l’évasion mais aussi et surtout aux plaisirs infinis de la dégustation d’un cru confidentiel en quantité très limitée.

Feuilles sèches : Les bourgeons émeraudes livrent une note fruitée-fleurie de mirabelles suivie d’une onde lactée de figue blanche sur un filigrane vanillé irrésistible.

Feuilles infusées : Vert nacré lumineux. Le parfum des feuilles évoque un sablé au beurre, rejoint par la douceur parfumée des fleurs de cerisiers et de nashis rôtis.

Liqueur : Jade aux reflets dorés. Le palais est enveloppé d’une intense saveur umami au parfum hespéridé, puis par la texture moelleuse et liquoreuse, privilège des seuls Grands Crus. Des effluves de bigaradiers en fleurs magnifiés de notes d’abricot cuit ponctuent le final couronné de noix d’arganier grillées et de fleurs d’osmanthus odorantes.
	
Magie d’une nuit de pleine lune.

KUKI HOJICHA
Toasted green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T4261 - 12 € / 100g

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Our Kuki Hojicha is issued from a small, organic family-run tea garden in the charming Mie countryside, in the heart of the celebrated region of Kansai.
A high-quality Kukicha composed of fine Gyokuro twigs is exquisitely married to a delicious Hojicha made from the beautiful leaves of a Bancha after a gentle stove-top heating. Soothing and flavourful, this new tea can be enjoyed alone or accompanying meals, in the morning or in the evening thanks to its low theine content.

Dried Leaves: In beautiful matte mahogany, the leaves seduce with their perfume of roasted cacao blended with notes of liquorice and red caramel.

Infused Leaves: Shining ebony, fragrances of gingerbread mix with an aroma of forest floor.

Liquor: Deep amber. The liquor, fresh and lively, resonates with immortelle blossom mixed with tonka bean and raisin. The finale is as delicate on the palate as a drop of heather honey.

The Art of Seduction.

KIRISHIMA CHA
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T428 - 30 € / 100g

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ORANGE VALLEY
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Darjeeling

T1421 - 13 € / 100g

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ETOILE D'HIMALAYA
Green tea
Kangra Valley

T1747 - 36 € / 100g

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SENCHA MATCHA ÉMERAUDE®
Lush mellow green tea
Organic garden* - Japan

TB4271 - 22 €

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NATTE DE THÉ MÉDICINALE
Compressed matured tea
China

T243 - 4 €

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MIYAZAKI CHA
Green tea
Japan

T4191 - 36 € / 100g

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BLANC ROYAL®
White tea
Scotland

TA5610 - 78 €

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A journey into the unknown: for the first time in the millennial history of tea, majestic Scotland carves itself a noble place among the grandest teas in the world. A confidential garden lies between misty cliffs and snowy peaks, nourished by the fertile land of the Highlands. North of Hadrian’s Wall and just miles away from the Arctic Circle, the Gulf Stream regulates the climate of this volcanic land, sculpted and wild, making it conducive to this sensational white tea. Over the years, in the heart of rare and indigenous flora, centenary seeds of camellia sinensis were gently suited to their new environment. The planters, responding to the requirements of Mariage Frères, selected only the finest of their tea plants from the land – some dusted with pure white snow, others kissed by radiant sunbeams.

Dried leaves : An exceptional harvest composed of tender young leaves and buds with a fragile duvet, carefully plucked as the morning fog lifts in the dawn of a sunny day. The terroir expresses itself in two ways: one evoking a hint of sweet licorice, the other immersing the taster deep into the damp heather of the Highlands.

Infused leaves : Tweed-green, darkened from the rain. A delicate balance of edelweiss tending toward rosy chypre, enlivened by a zesty note of mandarin. The rich aroma of its leaves exhale tonalities of white peach and clover honey.

Liquor : Crystal amber in colour with a texture as soft as almond milk on the palate. A unique sensation of cotton voile precedes a pleasantly sweet, floral aroma of poppy candy with a persistent note of candied angelica. The whole is harmoniously blended into an indescribable bouquet of incense.

An unforgettable royal potion!

ROYAL GLENBURN
Jardin Premier*
White tea - Darjeeling

T1432 - 52 € / 100g

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Perched a thousand meters in altitude, the garden of Glenburn naturally finds its place in our unique collection of Darjeeling Grand Cru White Teas. This exceptional harvest, the fruit of meticulous work, is issued from a reserved parcel of land cultivated with great savoir-faire. Since 1859, the mists surrounding the Himalayan foothills bathe the centenary tea bushes which elegantly hug the steep slopes of this family plantation. Only a few rare kilos of fine buds and tender leaves are plucked per day.

Dried leaves : The sublime silver buds intertwined with slender young leaves deliver a gourmet note of marzipan.

Infused leaves : Luminous jade. An air of green papaya blends with the sweetness of tender blackcurrant flowers.

Liquor : Shimmering gold, the liquor is cheerful and generous. The fragrant elegance of a flowery bouquet teases the palate with a powdery caress, mingling with the smoothness of fresh cashew enlivened by a hint of citrus. A seductive wave of lush persimmon bears a fruity, milky finale.

Camellia Royal!

RIVER TEA®
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
China

T2291 - 9 € / 100g

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TOSEN MEICHA
Green tea
Japan - Kyushu

T4190 - 70 € / 100g

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BRUME DE VOLCAN®
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Korea

T407 - 16 € / 100g

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MILKY BLUE®
Seductive Blue Tea™
rich milky flavour

TC2319 - 22 €

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Dried leaves : The gently rolled, deep green leaves recall a pleasing and comforting fragrance of melted white chocolate joined by a wispy hint of gianduja gracefully carried by a note of ‘panettone’ from the Piedmont.

Infused leaves : The first aromas are clearly held together by exotic fruits, a tad tangy like passion fruit and round like ripened lychee while an enveloping note recalling coconut rice manifests, deliciously gourmand.

Liquor : Opalescent orange. A natural link between terroir and the cup: the nose of the liquor is a perfect reflection of the leaf (dried and infused). Delicate notes of candied chestnut and creme patissiere charm the palate, caressed by the cup’s milky, supple texture.

An ode to eternal pleasures.

THÉ BLANC AU DELÀ DU CIEL™
White tea
Darjeeling - Namring Upper

TJ1430 - 46 €

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MAKIZONO CHA
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Japan

T4194 - 45 € / 100g

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Originating from a confidential garden on the island of Kyushu – the southernmost marvel of this archipelago of flavours –, this tailor-made jewel is a world-wide exclusive. Swaddling ocean mists transfer their benefits to the heart of the tea plants nourished by the rich earth surrounding an active volcano. The complicity of the planter and Mariage Frères’ chief blender has produced this grand cru of « Shadow Tea » through an imperial method of agriculture using a shade structure which protects the tea plants from the powerful sunlight in the ten days preceding the harvest.

Dried leaves : Emerald colour, majestic and luminescent. The most tender leaves are rapidly transported to the family’s workshop to undergo a controlled baking with volcanic steam and then hand-crafted and polished into fine, shiny needles. A sweet, milky wisp of almond foreshadows an elegant fragrance of flowers and fruit: pink lychee, white mango…

Infused leaves : Jade satin. A delicate bouquet of white flowers bewitches the taster. These marvelously soft and luscious leaves can be used to complement culinary dishes with a unique and sensual flair.

Liquor : Imperial gold. The cup offers a silky body evoking ylang-ylang honey followed by a gourmet wave of wild berries that caress the palate with a pleasant umami sensation. The infusion then reveals a round and fruity flavour recalling candied angelica, leaving a final impression of the precious incense that unfurls within the sacred spaces of ancient temples.

The Champagne of ‘Shadow Teas’.

PRINCE D’ÉCOSSE®
Smoky white tea
Scotland

TA5620 - 78 €

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Dried leaves : A revolutionary and unique white tea. Treated with respect and savoir-faire, the whole leaves and precious buds are harvested in the spring, the season best suited for the millennial art of working the leaves by hand and drying them in the sunlight. A work of craftsmanship follows, conferring to this white tea a round, delicately honeyed fragrance.

Infused leaves : A magical, fragrant journey distinguished by a precious note of incense followed by an airy filigree of fern buds.

Liquor : Scottish golden topaz in colour. The palate is adorned with a faintly milky, smoky aroma that blends with gourmet notes of Mirabelle plum and lotus stamen. An intangible and captivating veil of sweet amber crowns this masterpiece.
Its desirable imprint offers a tender and soft finale, supported by a delicious note of white truffle.

A tea of grand elegance, absolutely princely.

SAPHIR HIMALAYA™
Blue tea™ - Jardin Premier*
Nepal First Flush 2017

T4340 - 45 € / 100g

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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 Blue Tea™ is issued.

Dried leaves : The magnificently pearly, wispy buds unleash a perfume of candied kumquat and wild blackberry with a hint of liquorice.

Infused leaves : The infused buds evoke a fruity-woody aroma of gourmet blue plum.

Liquor : Amber gold colour. A seductive harmony of frosted Madagascar vanilla and angelica precedes a delicious note of roasted meringue, intense and lingering. A subtle smoothness evoking mango flower honey floods the palate with a thousand nuances, enhanced by a creamy hint of sweet almond.
	
Delicious and celestial.

ÎLE DES DIEUX®
Green tea - Jardin Premier*
Korea

T406 - 19 € / 100g

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