The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitegifts died fruit, bringing a rhapsody of flavours to the rosy-hued cup. Mariage Frères takes you on a journey to the bustling streets of Tokyo from the comfort of your cup with Tokyo Rhapsody. The white tea, inspired by the colours illuminating the tem- ples of gardens in the city, is flavoured with delicate Japanese fruits and notes of rich red maple. Transport yourself to the streets of the French capital with the elegant Paris in Love blue tea, flavoured with rose and red fruits to echo a winter stroll along the Seine. The solar-coloured box references the radi- ance of the City of Light. Surprise a loved one with a Mariage Frères’ Gift Set, such as Designer Tea with Marco Polo Sublime, a fruity black tea and Esprit de Noël, a rich black tea with festive spices. The French Lover contains Flower Moon, a sensuous blue tea infused with flower petals and creamy almond notes, and Earl Grey French Blue, a silky and elegant black tea with blue flowers. In the Bohème, the À l’Opera has notes of red fruit and vanilla, whilst the Vert Provence tea is a delicate and mellow blend with fruity and floral notes. Masterpiece is a gorgeous gift set housing three teas, Marco Polo Sublime, Esprit de Noël, and À l’Opéra. Chef D’Oeuvre is a trio of brightly coloured tins containing three luxury loose- leaf teas, Flower Moon, Vert Provence, and Esprit de Noël. To thoroughly enjoy these teas, why not consider Mariage Frères luxury teapots? The scent-diffusing stoneware Brûle Parfum Teapot shaped like an incense burner has a gold lid with an openwork cover that gently allows the steam to escape from the pot. Make your guests’ wishes come true with the French- made stoneware Lucky Star Teapot adorned with a Christmas star and guaranteed to brighten your festive table. Available solely at its Covent Garden branch, Mariage Frères offers their new Bûche de Noël Drapé Noir Christmas cake flavoured with Noël tea and draped in black marzipan, skil- fully pleated and decorated with golden pearls. The cake is filled with dark chocolate ganache, pecan praline, and smooth caramel sprinkled with almonds. Midnight in Paris cake is imbued with the joyful flavours of Noël Rouge tea, layered with smooth ganache and candied orange, fresh ginger and velvety cream and adorned with a Christmas star. Chairman Kitti Cha Sangmanee creates all Mariage Frères teas with designs by Franck Desains. The teas are rigorously analysed and controlled to guarantee compliance with Euro- pean standards. At the same time, the Jardin Premier label is reserved for teas whose exceptional purity complies with the strictest European standards. Peruse the collection online, in their flagship store on King Street or at Selfridges London. They also have branches in Paris (including the Louvre), Lon- don and Japan. www.mariagefreres.com