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“Mariage Frères Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 16 It looks like this lavender-heavy blend used to have a black tea base; it appears that MF has since subbed it for a green oolong with blue pea flowers....” Read full tasting note
Flavoured blue tea
Jardin Premier*
BAL MASQUÉ evokes the joy of a festive evening – the whirlwind of emotions, the mysterious charm of the costumes, the music and the dance; the hope of a chance encounter…
BAL MASQUÉ blue tea’s floral and citrus notes light up with accents of vanilla and lavender, recreating in the cup the bright and unforgettable flavours of an endless soirée.
Label Jardin Premier
PREPARATION TIPS :
3 g / 20 cl – 95°C – 5 min
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Mariage Frères Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 16
It looks like this lavender-heavy blend used to have a black tea base; it appears that MF has since subbed it for a green oolong with blue pea flowers. The first cup I had late last night was maybe too potent – lavender, citrus, and vanilla perfume is soothing but also a lot, especially when the tea broth is so blue…
The second steep this morning is more aligned with my preferences. The lavender is toned down but still dominant – whilst the vanilla and citrus (could be yuzu, grapefruit, bergamot, a mix, or neither) add brightness and and decadence to the cottage flower. The oolong base magnifies the milky, floral, and incense notes. There’s a fresh mouthfeel and a hint of something peppery; it’s a surprisingly round cup and I like it.
Steep Count: 4 good subsequent steeps!
Flavors: Berry, Butter, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Lavender, Milky, Mineral, Perfume, Smooth, Vanilla, Vegetal, Violet
