Vivre les belles choses de la vie

A Journey to the Crossroads of South America
The inspiration for this tea was born from a trip to South America. One of our globe-trotting flavourists stopped at the mythical Iguazú Falls, where Argentina and Brazil meet in a surge of mist, vegetation, and light.

Overwhelmed by the untamed beauty of this place, she felt something rare: the clarity of the present moment. That unique, vibrant, self-sufficient moment whispered a simple truth to her: that experiencing beautiful things, here and now, is a precious act.

From this revelation arose a desire: to create a tea that would be an ode to this presence in the world, a tea that invites one to slow down, to savour, to fully feel what is there. Vivre les Belles Choses (Experience Beautiful Things) is not just a name; it’s an infused philosophy, the tea of instant happiness, one sip at a time.

Berries, Little Pearls of Vitality
At the heart of this radiant composition are two emblematic berries, stemming from ancient traditions and distant lands: the goji berry and the açaí berry.

Harvested for over two thousand years in the high altitudes of the Himalayas, the goji berry, dubbed the “red pearl of Asia,” is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine. A bearer of longevity, balance, and vital energy, it offers its sweet, almost floral softness here, delicately caressing the palate.

The açaí berry, from the depths of the Amazon, has always been associated with strength and connection to nature. Its dense and enveloping flavour evokes ripe blueberry, subtle cocoa, and mild coffee, adding depth and a slight tension to the infusion.

Together, they form a symbolic alliance: one luminous, the other refined; a balance between immediate joy and rooted strength. Two berries, two continents, for a single message: live fully, infuse gently.

Tea and food pairing
Vivre les Belles Choses pairs wonderfully with simple, natural, and generous dishes. It elegantly complements a red fruit cake, a seeded muesli, almond milk yogurt, or a light raspberry clafoutis. Iced, cold-brewed with fresh fruit (redcurrants, strawberries, peach slices), it becomes a perfect summer brunch tea or a healthy afternoon refreshment, ideal for long, sunny days.

Recipe for the “Live in the Present Moment” Cocktail
A vibrant and sunny mocktail, to be enjoyed at brunch, with iced tea or in the early summer evening.

Ingredients (for 2 glasses):
• 40 cl of "Living the Beautiful Things in Life" tea, cold-brewed for 4 hours
• 6 cl of pure pomegranate juice (or raspberry juice, according to preference)
• 1 tbsp of agave syrup or mild honey
• A few fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries or currants)
• The juice of ½ a lime
• 4 fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Sparkling water (optional, for a more vibrant version)

Preparation :
1. Prepare the tea in advance: Infuse the "Live the Beautiful Things of Life" cold brew tea (1 teaspoon per 20 cl of water) for approximately 4 hours in the refrigerator. Strain.
2. In a shaker or large jar, pour the brewed tea, pomegranate juice, agave syrup, lime juice and lightly crushed mint leaves.
3. Add ice cubes, shake or stir vigorously.
4. Divide between two large glasses filled with ice. Add a few fresh berries to each glass.
5. Top up with a splash of sparkling water if desired.
6. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.