Si Nancy m'était conté green tea

A story with Lorraine accents

In the cobbled streets of Nancy, under the Art Nouveau lampposts, Claude opened the door of a small boutique and tea room with captivating aromas. Despite the multitude of choices on offer, she was missing one tea, THE tea of her dreams... And for good reason, what was it? What did she love even more than her city and her region?

Claude's answer was obvious: she adored the Mirabelle plum, a treasure of Lorraine, revealing its sweet notes, reminiscent of sunny orchards; but also the Nancy macaron, a symbol of gourmet delight, which she loved to buy from Les Sœurs Macarons; let's not forget bergamot, which reminded her of that dear Earl Grey she drank every morning with her husband, or even the poppy, a poetic nod to the flowery fields she loved to contemplate so much...

This lovely blend quickly convinced all of Claude's customers and made a name for itself beyond the walls of the tea room... Monsieur Le Maire himself once had an idea: to make this tea the emblem of the city... So, it needed a name... and a beautiful setting. We were beyond a simple infusion; it was a true invitation to travel, a gourmet and comforting escape, and a tribute to the city... With each sip, the charm worked its magic. On a beautiful winter afternoon, Claude served the tea, accompanied by the famous scones only she knew how to make, to one of her most loyal customers, who was drinking her hot tea: "Claude, I love the way you tell me about Nancy"... This is how the story of "If Nancy were told to me" was born and spread beyond the borders of Lorraine.

Tea and food pairings

Si Nancy m'était conté pairs wonderfully with delicate sweets: almond madeleines, fine mirabelle plum tart, small bergamot shortbreads, or even soft financiers. It delicately accompanies a warm yellow fruit compote, or an orange blossom mousse, revealing the delicious complexity of its aromas.

Iced Tea Recipe and Tea Cocktail If Nancy Were Told to Me

Cold brewed, this tea becomes a refined scented water. Let it steep for several hours in a cool place, with fresh mirabelle plum segments, a hint of lemon zest, and a few drops of orange blossom water. Serve very cold, garnished with a crystallized poppy petal.

For a cocktail, prepare a syrup based on Si Nancy m'était conté. Mix it with a sweet vodka, a dash of bergamot liqueur, and a little mirabelle plum juice. Serve in a frosted glass, with a sprinkle of crumbled macaron on the rim of the glass, a delicate and elegant liquid tribute to the Lorraine art of living.