Finest Harvest

PU ERH SUPREME
Matured tea - Organic garden
China

T2017 - 25 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

Mariage Frères bouscule les codes et introduit L’Art Français du Thé dans le monde feutré et confidentiel du Pu-Erh ; la relation privilégiée d’avec un planteur conclut à une récolte ‘Suprême’ répondant aujourd’hui aux exigences d’une récolte impériale minutieuse. Comme les plus rares Cognacs, les meilleurs récoltes issues de parcelles dédiées sont mariées pour créer le ‘bijou’ de la collection déjà unique et pléthorique de Pu-Erh sur la Carte de Thé de Mariage Frères.

Feuilles sèches : Les jeunes bourgeons, élégants et dorés, livrent une profusion de notes primaires nobles à la douce évocation de truffe noire sous la rosée matinale, de bois fleuri du cacaoyer, et de châtaignes rôties.

Feuilles infusées : Ambré ardent. Les feuilles infusées évoquent le souvenir onirique d’une balade en forêt emplie de fragrances automnales, rejoint par la note enivrante d’une civette aux boiseries en acajou et d’un filigrane d’une eau de Cologne ambrée.

Liqueur : Or pâle. L’infusion est douce, dense et riche d’une myriade de notes fabuleusement sensuelles et addictives. Le prélude gracieux d’un bouquet de lotus au parfum persistant est suivi par la sensation sucrée de cannelle saupoudrée avec parcimonie. Un parfum de cœur, franc et pluriel, de fougères et d’iris sur un fond vanillé et de fève tonka sublime l’accord final hespéridé. 
	
Céleste et vertueux.

GENMAÏCHA
Green tea - Organic garden
Japan

T422 - 12 € / 100g

LUNG CHING SUPRÊME
Green tea
China

T2213 - 68 € / 100g

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

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.

ROYAL GLENBURN
Garden in organic conversion
White tea - Darjeeling

T1432 - 52 € / 100g

- Garden in organic conversion -

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!

MAORI NOIR®
Black tea - Organic garden
New Zealand

T6920 - 66 € / 100g

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!

GYOKURO SUPRÊME ASAHINA™
Green tea - Premium Garden
Japan - harvest 2016

TP4143 - 55 €

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.

RYOKOCHICHA-MEICHA
Green tea - Organic Garden
Japan - harvest 2016

TP4192 - 30 €

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

- Organic garden -

« A tea blessed by the Gods »
Between sea and sky, at the crossroads of fertile valleys framed by spectacular panoramas bathed by the Okitsu river flowing down the mountain from the north, Mariage Frères has produced this exclusive green tea « Meicha » – organic and extremely rare. The soft morning drizzle and the thick evening mists infuse the air with a humidity that cloaks the tea plants in a protective veil that protects them from the harsh rays of the sun. The most delicate saveurs are thus preserved and magnified. The extremely attentive hand-picking followed by a perfectly mastered crafting of the leaves impart an extraordinary taste to this harvest.

Dried leaves : Bright, pure green. This rare cru introduces a bevy of aromas – airy like silver tilleul honey and suave like delicate mangosteen.

Infused leaves : Absinthe-green in colour from which warm, reassuring aromas escape. The wet moss of a bamboo forest exhales its first fragrances, complimented by a gentle, mingling caress of truffle. The flowery-sweet tone is enhanced by an enveloping note of datura.

Liquor : Topaz yellow. The palate is caressed by a pleasant aroma of candied angelica while a delightful note of juicy white currant sparkles until the last drop.

Sumptuously balanced, the taste of sensuality.

HONYAMACHA-MEICHA
Green tea - Organic Garden
Japan - harvest 2016

TP4161 - 30 €

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

- Organic garden -

« 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.

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

JASMIN MAGIQUE
Jasmine green tea
China

T8314 - 35 € / 100g

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.

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.

PEACE MOUNTAIN TEA®
Blue Tea™ - Organic garden
Thailand

T4626 - 30 € / 100g

- Organic garden -

Issu d’un petit jardin organique du Triangle d’Or, au nord de la Thaïlande, ce nouveau Thé Bleu™  séduisant est une ode à la beauté. Mariage Frères présente un nouveau bijou, quintessence absolue de couleur, de textures et de saveurs. Fruit d’un délicat travail respectueux de la nature, ce magnifique thé, riche de jeunes bourgeons nourris par un terroir généreux, offre un instant de bonheur à tous les esthètes du goût.

Feuilles sèches : Les plus beaux bourgeons ourlés d’émeraude sont récoltés un à un et acheminés vers l’atelier pour y être chauffés puis partiellement oxydés et façonnés en perle riches de parfums multiples de mangue blanche et de belle-de-nuit.

Feuilles infusées : Couleur jade. Les feuilles livrent une note de sève de cèdre, rejoint par l’intensité fruitée de framboises irrésistiblement parfumées.

Liqueur : La liqueur dorée est d’une beauté étourdissante. Le charme des premières noisettes de saison aux effluves fleuris et lactés se marient à celles de grenades rouges vivifiant le palais d’éclatantes notes sucrées-acidulées. Les accords de magnolias en fleurs et de miel de lichee rythment la dégustation. Le final évoque le doux souvenir d’un ananas bien mûr.

La route du paradis.

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