Memory

The memory of a shared orchard
It was the cousins’ house, nestled on a hillside in the small village of Collobrières, in the heart of the Massif des Maures. We would return every year in June, between card games on the checkered tablecloth and barefoot runs in the short grass. At the back of the garden, the orchard, a little wild, a little sloped, was bursting with cherry trees laden with glistening fruit. We would climb the branches, our fingers stained, our cheeks full, our laughter hanging between two wicker baskets.
Memory is a reflection of these moments: a cup like a postcard from the past, both vibrant and light, like a memory that doesn't fade but sparkles. Each infusion revives this simple scene: the warmth on the skin, the shade of the trees, the slightly tart taste of a freshly picked cherry.

Memory in motion
At Betjeman & Barton, we believe that tea can be a bridge between the present and what we hold within. Memory is a tribute to active, joyful, vibrant remembrance. Not nostalgia, but an energy. The kind that makes you smile for no reason, walk lighter, and, for a moment, rediscover the exuberance of carefree summers.

Enjoyed hot or iced, alone or shared, Memory is an infusion to be lived more than thought about. A fruity, fresh, luminous break, for grey days, or to prolong blue ones.

Tea and food pairing
Memory is best enjoyed as a light treat and pairs wonderfully with anything that enhances the fruit's freshness. At teatime, it elevates a delicate cherry tart, a still-warm clafoutis, or a simple almond cake. Frozen, it complements red fruit salads, frozen yogurt, or homemade sorbets, adding a tangy touch that refreshes without ever being overpowering.

It can also be imagined served in a carafe, sprinkled with fresh cherries and mint leaves, like a tea lemonade for long late afternoons. Whether served with a summer pastry or a freshly eaten piece of fruit, Memory always finds the perfect match, one that prolongs the pleasure without making it static, in a spirit of freedom and simplicity.

Recipe: "Summer Orchard" Iced Tea at Memory

Ingredients (for 1 liter):
• 10 g of Memory tea
• 1 liter of water at room temperature
• 1 handful of fresh pitted cherries
• A few fresh mint leaves
• 1 dash of lemon juice

Preparation :
1. Cold brew the tea for 3 to 4 hours.
2. Strain, then add the cherries and mint.
3. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Add a squeeze of lemon juice when serving for a bright touch.
5. Serve chilled, in a wide glass, with ice cubes.

The result: a joyful and vibrant iced tea, halfway between homemade lemonade and a nap under the trees.