New
LOTUS D’OR®
(MasterCard, CB, Visa, PayPal)
in Metropolitan France
(except holidays and weekends)
Description
A symbol of purity and a flower imbued with spirituality, the lotus has been the emblem of Vietnam for centuries. Its warm, humid climate gives rise to the noblest varieties whose subtle fragrance has always served the delicate art of scented teas. Scenting tea with lotus is more than a tradition: it is a gesture elevated to an artform - demanding and secretive. The finest leaves are placed at the heart of the freshly opened flowers, night after night, as close as possible to the stamens brimming with fragrance until the tea is fully imbued with the soul of the lotus and the intimate and perfect union of flower and leaf is achieved. Rare today, this expertise is passed down discreetly. Each harvest thus becomes a privilege, giving birth to teas of incomparable finesse, true living treasures of Vietnamese heritage.
The numerous shimmering buds and delicate golden stamens of the flowers mingle with the magnetic black leaves. An exceptional tea, Lotus d’Or™ seems to bloom like a thousand stars in the deep night. Its rich liquor, with hints of precious woods, immediately reveals the floral essence of the lotus. Fresh, almost anise-like, then gently indulgent, it evokes the delicate flavour of candied lotus seed. A precious gift of grace, offered to those patients enough to wait for it.
Presented in a Mariage Frères black pouch.
Brewing tips
3 min
steeping
95°C
perfect steeping temperature
2,5g
for 20cl of waterJardin Premier
Label of excellence and purity
Mariage Frères' teas and infusions are rigorously analysed and controlled to ensure their compliance with the criteria of European standards (EC) N° 396/2005.
Mariage Frères' ‘Jardin Premier’ label of excellence is reserved for teas and other plants whose exceptionally pure infusion meets the strictest quality standards.
