Autumn Blend

Beneath the Leaves, Memory

It all begins in Sologne, in an old hunting lodge nestled in the heart of the russet forests. There, Sundays don't just pass by: they are imbued with wool and fire, with soft footsteps in the fallen leaves, joyful barking in the distance, and doors slamming shut to the sound of children's laughter. After a walk, boots are left at the door, and one slips into a thick wool sweater, the kind that still smells of the fireplace, before wrapping oneself in a cashmere throw with a faded, forest-colored tartan. The tea is already steaming in a porcelain teapot resting on a checkered tablecloth.

A Heritage Woven from Fragments

Every year, as autumn approached, Andrea, the creator of this tea, returned to these familiar lands as one might open an old book known by heart. There he rediscovered the soft light of misty mornings, the mingled scent of fireplace and damp undergrowth, and the hushed silence that only autumn can create.

Inside the house, the rain sang softly against the living room windows, while aromas wafted from the kitchen: the scent of a still-warm fig tart, of quince jam simmering slowly, lined up in jars like treasures on a shelf worn smooth by time. Bunches of grapes lay languidly beside a wicker basket, overflowing with hazelnuts and chestnuts forgotten on the doorstep, silent remnants of a shared harvest.

It is from this need to freeze the moment, to preserve the emotion, that Autumn Blend was born: a liqueur like an infused memory. In each cup, Andrea has infused the crackling of the fire, the mossy freshness of the woods, the melting sweetness of candied fruit, and that soft, elusive substance we call memory. An oblique light reflects within, a profound silence settles, an autumn suspended, never fading.

Tea and food pairings
The richness of Autumn Blend calls for indulgent pairings with soft textures and comforting flavors. A slice of dried fruitcake, a hazelnut financier, or a fig brioche enhances its fruity and woody notes. Walnut bread spread with quince jam, a pear roasted with honey, or even a small piece of aged Comté cheese offer surprising and harmonious combinations. Each bite reveals a nuance, as if the tea were conversing with the season itself.

Tea-based recipes and cocktails
Steeped for a long time and then chilled, Autumn Blend becomes the ideal base for an autumnal drink: add a splash of apple juice, a dash of maple syrup, and a few drops of lemon. Serve warm, garnished with a cinnamon stick. For a cocktail, combine it with fig or quince liqueur, a splash of sweet bourbon, and a dash of brown sugar syrup. Shaken, strained, and served over ice in a low glass: an "October Old Fashioned," woody, fruity, and deeply enveloping, like autumn itself.