Press release - Betjeman & Barton x Enzo & Lily

Hot and cold · Ephemeral collection · Limited edition

Betjeman & Barton x Enzo & Lily

Betjeman & Barton, the extraordinary tea merchants, have teamed up with Enzo & Lily to create an ephemeral collection of artisanal tea-infused ice creams and sorbets, offering a new taste experience to be savored from mid-May. A limited edition of exceptional ice creams and sorbets, imagined by Lionel Chauvin, master ice cream maker and creator of the Enzo & Lily brand, which elevates the complex aromatics of Betjeman & Barton teas in recipes that are as bold as they are elegant.

Chilled and refined: a unique collection of ice creams and sorbets

With the arrival of warmer weather, the tea expert invites guests to gather around ice creams and sorbets, offering a new way to enjoy tea: in a chilled version, creamy and intensely fragrant. This New Tea Moment promises a unique sensory experience.

By infusing the finest teas and herbal teas into artisanal ice cream, Betjeman & Barton breaks the mold and transforms the frozen treat into an exceptional ritual. This unique collection highlights subtle and refined flavors, playing on hot and cold, boldness and indulgence.

Each creation enhances the complex notes of the tea with a creamy and refreshing texture. A gourmet journey that defies seasonality and makes these ice creams much more than a simple dessert: a unique tasting moment to be enjoyed from the first warm days…

Attention and taste: real ingredients, no additives

The ice creams are made with milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar, and tea, carefully infused to reveal every nuance. The sorbets rely on simplicity: fruit, sugar, water, lemon juice, and tea. A clean composition for striking freshness and unparalleled aromatic intensity.

Lionel Chauvin places primary importance on the selection of his raw materials. Each ingredient undergoes in-depth sourcing, with the artisan ice cream maker learning to know the producers personally to ensure their working methods meet his quality requirements. This approach guarantees ice creams made from real ingredients, without additives or colorings, reflecting an ethical, seasonal, and thoughtful approach to production and consumption.

Betjeman & Barton explores the most iconic plantations on the globe in search of exceptional teas, sourced from noble terroirs and hand-picked using the most demanding methods. Each selected leaf reflects ancestral expertise and a unique richness of flavor. The House's Master Blenders work like true artisans to create subtle and balanced blends.

Certain vintages are enhanced with rare natural ingredients—flower petals, citrus zests, precious spices—that amplify the aromatic complexity of each infusion. This constant pursuit of art, customization, and excellence embodies the DNA of Betjeman & Barton, offering tea lovers unforgettable tasting experiences.

Craftsmanship and passion: Lionel Chauvin, the "mathematics of ice cream"

Son of the Berthillon house, Lionel Chauvin grew up in the demanding and refined world of artisanal ice cream. Now at the helm of his own house, Enzo & Lily, he perpetuates this tradition of excellence while infusing it with a resolutely contemporary vision. A master in the art of textures, temperatures, and balance, he conceives his creations as a true "mathematics of ice cream," where every ingredient is respected for its specific characteristics to reveal the best of its nature.

The meeting between Betjeman & Barton and Lionel Chauvin was a natural fit. Two passionate houses, two family legacies nourished by boldness, transmission, and a quest for excellence. Over the course of their collaboration, a human and creative bond was born, driven by the same love for precision, noble materials, and the right touch.

Together, they dreamed of a new sensory territory, where tea becomes dessert, and ice cream becomes a moment for contemplation.

From this rare collaboration was born a collection that combines the aromatic subtlety of Betjeman & Barton teas with the technical and poetic mastery of Lionel Chauvin, to offer gourmets an unprecedented journey at the crossroads of hot and cold, tea and frozen indulgence.

This connection has continued since: in 2026, Lionel Chauvin’s black sesame ice cream became one of the two ingredients in the Matchaffogato, served at the Tea Bar in the 11th arrondissement of Paris.

The 8 flavors of the collection

Practical information

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About Betjeman & Barton

Extraordinary Tea Merchants since 1919, Betjeman & Barton is much more than a tea house: it is a true institution, the oldest tea address in Paris, an emblem of refinement, elegance, and French savoir-faire, subtly tinged with a so British touch of whimsy. For over a century, our artisan pickers have traveled the world with high standards and passion in search of the finest leaves, which they blend with the precision of a goldsmith to create unique, bespoke works—exceptional teas, conceived as true works of art.

Every Betjeman & Barton product tells a story, evoking a journey, an emotion, a memory. Our collection, ranging from great classics to exclusive blends and bold creations, is an ode to imagination and excellence. We offer a unique, inspired, and inspiring experience where each cup becomes a suspended moment—a handmade New Tea Moment, blending modernity, tradition, and Haute Couture. A timeless and intergenerational house, Betjeman & Barton has become the benchmark for great Michelin-starred establishments and the finest palaces, both in France and internationally. Like a Parisian design house, we place creativity, elegance, and expertise at the heart of everything we do.

At Betjeman & Barton, tea is a way of life… it is time to gather, relax, and experience an unparalleled touch of soul…

About Enzo & Lily

At the head of the Enzo & Lily brand, created in 2021, is Lionel Chauvin. After several years spent churning ice cream for his grandfather, the great and unique Raymond Berthillon, and his father Bernard Chauvin, he launched his own brand and, above all, his own unique and original recipes "his way." At the end of 2022, he opened his first address at 2 rue Auguste Maquet, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.

To provide the best ice cream in Paris, Lionel Chauvin has one rule: use real ingredients without adding any additives whatsoever! Forget the artificial colors, glucose syrup, and other E-numbers… visit the website enzoetlily.com

Frequently asked questions about the tea-infused ice cream collection

Betjeman & Barton press contacts — La Boutique RP, +33 1 42 61 80 59 · Sandrine Staub (sandrine.staub@laboutiquerp.com) · Solène Baron (solene.baron@laboutiquerp.com)
Enzo & Lily press contacts — Melrose Press, +33 6 25 57 50 81 · Aurélie Beaudenon (aurelie@melrosepress.fr)