Tea Tout en douceur

Juliette: Gentleness in Motion
Juliette lives in Paris. Her daily life, like so many others, is packed: cycling, work, appointments. She walks fast, her thoughts are spiralling, and her heart is sometimes tired from moving so quickly.
And then there's that evening moment. The one where she comes home, unwinds, puts on a loose sweater, and boils water. In her favorite mug, she brews Tout en Douceur. The scent of pear rises gently, the hint of almond floats in the warm air, and verbena slips into her body like a promise. She settles in, she breathes. Finally. It's there, in that hushed silence, that she finds her own space. Her gentleness. Her true presence.

A Tea Like a Tender Gesture
Tout en Douceur was designed as an aromatic hug.
• Rooibos soothes,
• Verbena re-centers,
• Pear refreshes,
• Almond comforts,
• Black tea, in the background, supports without over-stimulating.

It's a blend of support, comfort, and joyful calm.

Tea and food pairing
It pairs wonderfully with homemade compote, a soft pear cake, or a slice of frangipane galette des rois, enhancing its buttery richness and melting almond flavor. And why not try it as a “latte” with warm almond milk to further emphasize its gourmet sweetness?

Recipes and cocktails with tea
An elegant and comforting winter cocktail with flavors of almond, roasted pear, and vanilla, balanced by the gentle freshness of verbena. Ideal for late afternoons or as a liquid dessert for a refined dinner.

Ingredients (for 1 glass):
• 5 cl of strongly brewed Tout en Douceur tea (10 minutes in 15 cl of 90°C water, then cooled)
• 4 cl of pear liqueur (e.g., Poire Williams)
• 2 cl of Amaretto
• 2 cl of light liquid cream or oat cream (for a vegan option)
• 1 cl of homemade vanilla syrup or maple syrup
• A few drops of lemon juice (to balance)
• Ice
• Decoration option: caramelized pear slice, dried flower petals, or toasted almond powder

Preparation:
• Prepare the strong tea: infuse 1 tbsp of Tout en Douceur in 15 cl of hot water for 10 minutes, then filter and let cool.

• In a shaker, pour the cooled tea, pear liqueur, amaretto, cream, and vanilla syrup. Add a few drops of lemon.
• Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds to create a creamy texture.
• Strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass (coupe or old fashioned type).
• Decorate with a thin slice of roasted pear or a pinch of grilled almond powder.