Courtisanes

A tea like a presentation

At Betjeman & Barton, every tea pays homage to those who, one day, took a step in the history of taste. Courtisanes was born this way, in tender and refined memory of debutante balls: those precious evenings when young women made their entrance into society, their cheeks flushed with emotion, their posture proud, and their steps still timid.

The symbolism of a quartet of flavors

In the gilded salons of Parisian palaces, under ancient chandeliers and old moldings, memories of lace and held silence were born. These balls, where everything was just beginning, inspired the promise of elegance to come. The creator of this tea liked to imagine the fruity notes intertwining in an olfactory choreography: blackberry for mystery, blueberry for freshness, vanilla for grace, and clementine for the vivacity of a gaze. These four danced wonderfully, like the subtle chords of a perfume on a neck or the sparkle of laughter in a chiffon dress.

Tea and Food Pairings
Courtisanes pairs well with the most delicate dishes that respect its sweetness and subtlety. A blueberry financier highlights its fruity notes, while an orange blossom or vanilla cake extends its roundness. For savory options, it elegantly accompanies fresh goat cheese with mild herbs or a beet carpaccio. These simple and refined pairings offer a perfect setting for the understated elegance of this tea.

Recipes and Cocktails with Courtisanes Green Tea
Courtisanes lends itself to fresh and refined creations, without ever losing its natural elegance. Cold-brewed, it becomes a fragrant water ideal for summer: add a few clementine segments, fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries), and a dash of vanilla syrup, for a soft and luminous, almost floral infusion.

For a cocktail, transform it into a syrup and combine it with a floral gin, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a few drops of orange bitters. Serve very chilled, with a thin zest spiral: a sensual and vibrant composition, simultaneously powdery, fruity, and sparkling, like a waltz in a garden at dusk.