Tasting moment:
Soirée and Tout au long de la journée
Infusion time:
6 min
Water temperature:
100°C
In tasting we have the perfect balance between the woody and sweet notes of the licorice stick, the freshness of the mint and the final shine of the lime. The flavors of the South merge in this mixture of licorice and sweet mint with the scent of lemon. To be enjoyed in the shade of a plane tree...
Lemon, licorice, mint
A touch of the South in your cup
The story of this herbal tea begins in a hilltop village in the Luberon, nestled among pale stones and slender cypress trees. There, at the bend of a path lined with oleanders, hides a light-filled guesthouse with almond-green shutters and sun-baked flagstones. Wisteria climbs the walls, cicadas sing in the morning, and the scent of wild mint wafts through the garden.
This is where Didier, one of the Maison's directors, stopped one summer, welcomed by Manon, the owner. In the hottest hour of the afternoon, she served her guests a fresh, simple, and unforgettable drink: a long-steeped licorice infusion, softened with sweet mint, and enhanced with a dash of lemon. A sincere, thirst-quenching, and fragrant gesture of hospitality that would inspire an entire herbal tea.
Mysterious root
The taste of licorice is unique. From the first sip or bite, it unfolds a natural sweetness, persistent but never sickening, rounder than sugar, with an almost silky texture in the mouth. Then come woody notes, slightly earthy, like dry undergrowth, mixed with a salty hint and a bitter touch that recalls anise without being confused with it. Sometimes, an almost mineral impression settles on the finish, clean and fresh. It is an enveloping taste, both ancient and intense, which leaves a long, vibrant and deeply vegetal impression.
Herbal tea and food pairings
Bouquet de Manon pairs perfectly with simple, southern-inspired sweets: olive oil and lemon cake, elderflower madeleines, homemade sorbets, and lightly sweetened fresh fruit. Served warm, it also pairs well with fresh goat cheese or a vegetable tian.
Recipes and cocktails using Bouquet de Manon
In its iced version, infused for a long time in the fridge with a few fresh mint leaves and a zest of lemon, it is a thirst-quenching and elegant drink, to be enjoyed in a carafe under the arbors. We can also imagine it as the base of a Mediterranean mocktail: cold infusion, ice cubes, squeezed lime, a touch of basil syrup... and why not a few pomegranate pearls. A racy and subtle summer flavor in the cup.
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In tasting we have the perfect balance between the woody and sweet notes of the licorice stick, the freshness of the mint and the final shine of the lime. The flavors of the South merge in this mixture of licorice and sweet mint with the scent of lemon. To be enjoyed in the shade of a plane tree...
A touch of the South in your cup
The story of this herbal tea begins in a hilltop village in the Luberon, nestled among pale stones and slender cypress trees. There, at the bend of a path lined with oleanders, hides a light-filled guesthouse with almond-green shutters and sun-baked flagstones. Wisteria climbs the walls, cicadas sing in the morning, and the scent of wild mint wafts through the garden.
This is where Didier, one of the Maison's directors, stopped one summer, welcomed by Manon, the owner. In the hottest hour of the afternoon, she served her guests a fresh, simple, and unforgettable drink: a long-steeped licorice infusion, softened with sweet mint, and enhanced with a dash of lemon. A sincere, thirst-quenching, and fragrant gesture of hospitality that would inspire an entire herbal tea.
Mysterious root
The taste of licorice is unique. From the first sip or bite, it unfolds a natural sweetness, persistent but never sickening, rounder than sugar, with an almost silky texture in the mouth. Then come woody notes, slightly earthy, like dry undergrowth, mixed with a salty hint and a bitter touch that recalls anise without being confused with it. Sometimes, an almost mineral impression settles on the finish, clean and fresh. It is an enveloping taste, both ancient and intense, which leaves a long, vibrant and deeply vegetal impression.
Herbal tea and food pairings
Bouquet de Manon pairs perfectly with simple, southern-inspired sweets: olive oil and lemon cake, elderflower madeleines, homemade sorbets, and lightly sweetened fresh fruit. Served warm, it also pairs well with fresh goat cheese or a vegetable tian.
Recipes and cocktails using Bouquet de Manon
In its iced version, infused for a long time in the fridge with a few fresh mint leaves and a zest of lemon, it is a thirst-quenching and elegant drink, to be enjoyed in a carafe under the arbors. We can also imagine it as the base of a Mediterranean mocktail: cold infusion, ice cubes, squeezed lime, a touch of basil syrup... and why not a few pomegranate pearls. A racy and subtle summer flavor in the cup.
