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76

September 2018 | n°

Mahatma Gandhi

SafeTea™ for food safety

Earl Grey, an iconic recipe

Selection of Grands Crus

Editorial

The taste of excellence Ever since our Maison was first formed in 1986, Palais des Thés has always aimed for excellence. Excellence above all in the quality of our teas and infusions, both in terms of taste and in their compliance with quality of food regulations. These exacting standards continue to motivate us in our commitments and are the inspiration for our new approach: SafeTeaTM. Then there is the excellence of our blends. When creating them we are guided first and foremost by knowledge and creativity.

Our aim is to offer new recipes, reinvent the great classics while respecting their heritage, and continually surprise our customers without ever departing from our values.

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The Palais des Thés team

Contents

Page 12 SELECTION OF GR AN DS CRUS Our selection for the season

Page 4 SAFETEATM Palais des Thés' commitment to food safety

Page 16 N EWS This fall new releases

Page 8 EAR L GR EY An iconic recipe

Page 18 BR ING TEA TO THE TABLE !

Encounter with Gilles Quillot

B RU I T S D E PA L A I S

Photo credits: Palais des Thés photo library: François-Xavier Delmas. Except: Adobe Stock p. 1, p. 4, p. 9 ; Frédéric Lucano p. 1, p. 3, p. 6, p. 9, p. 19 ; Studio 106 p. 3, p. 8/9, p. 20 ; Charly Poupin p. 3, p. 12 ; Gilles Quillot p. 3, p.18 ; Kenyon Manchego p. 3, p. 5, p. 11, p. 13, p. 14 à 17, p. 19 ; Anne Desplancke p. 10.

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SafeTea Project

SafeTea™, Palais des Thés' commitment to food safety Palais des Thés has always been committed to ensuring the purity of its teas through high-quality production methods. Our customers have often expressed their appreciation of our in-situ verification approach. We have decided to go even further by creating a new and powerful dynamic for our teas: SafeTeaTM.

AN OV ERV IEW Food safety is taken very seriously by both national and

is intended to ensure that all our teas are "clean" when

European authorities. For this reason, several regulations

it comes to pesticides. From now on, all of our teas,

intended to fulfill this objective have been implemented.

Teas in particular are governed by EU regulation 396/2005 which establishes the maximum acceptable level of

against EU standard 396/2005 requirements. This means that inspection is carried out for each consignment of

concerns. To ensure the system remains effective, the

each reference of tea and no longer just on some of them.

upon import when passing through customs or directly on the distribution premises. Once collected, these samples are analysed to find any pesticides and measure their level. If this analysis conforms to the limits set out by the standards, the food is safe to consume and distribute. However if it does not, it is removed from sale. Despite considerable efforts and the numerous procedures implemented, this system presents considerable limitations, as only a small proportion of food on the market can be inspected by the authorities.

This situation has prompted Palais des Thés to adopt a radical position of systematic self-inspection by implementing the SafeTeaTM programme, which

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systematically inspected upon their arrival in France

pesticide residues, which are one of consumers' main French body DGCCRF(1) regularly takes samples, either

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except the organic ones because they are organic, are

Hoıu to recognise a SafeTea™ product

All tea consignments are systematically inspected in France before they are distributed''

Remember this logo, as it will become a common sight in our boutiques. It guarantees that the products bearing this logo meet the requirements of EU regulations on levels of pesticides and that a specific additional analysis has been performed to confirm this. *Inspected according to EU regulations on the plant-protection quality of food.

More details at palaisdesthes.com

SafeTea™: definition This certification has been developed and implemented by our Maison. It simply incorporates several key measures:

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3.

All the teas(2) that we purchase are systematically inspected upon their arrival in France against EU standard 396/2005 requirements. This means that inspection is carried out for each consignment of each reference of tea, i.e. several times a year based on our purchases.

Analysis is carried out on the final blends to ensure all the ingredients (fruit pieces, flower petals, spices, etc.) are safe to consume, and not just the tea leaves.

2.

In the event of a nonconforming tea i.e. when pesticide residue levels are detected that exceed the thresholds established by the EU, the tea is not released for sale and is returned to the producer.

To ensure impartiality, analysis is performed by an independent laboratory accredited by Cofrac (3) for Palais des Thés.

4.

This radical and concrete SafeTeaTM certification demonstrates Palais des Thés' commitment to ensuring that its customers receive the very best teas, both in terms of taste and health.

F rench General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Prevention of Fraud (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes). As part of the Ministry of Economy, the DGCCRF ensures markets operate smoothly, benefiting consumers and companies.

(2) Except our organic teas.

(3) Cofrac, the French body of accreditation (Comité Français d’Accréditation), created in 1994 under the act of 1 July 1901 (private non-profit organisation), was recognised as the unique national body for accreditation by the order of 19 December 2008, thereby recognising accreditation as a public authority activity.

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SafeTea Project

SAFETEATM , A JOINT COMMITMENT BET W EEN PALAIS DE S THÉ S AN D ITS PARTN ERS

W HAT ABOUT PALAIS DE S TH É S TEAS THAT D O NOT DISPLAY THE SAFETEATM CERTIFICATION?

The demanding nature of the SafeTeaTM approach calls for

Long before SafeTeaTM, we implemented rigorous and

the involvement of our local partners. The implementation

reliable measures to ensure low levels of plant-protection

of SafeTea

led us to change our terms of purchase,

products in our teas. By frequently visiting the tea

meaning that any farmer who wants to work with us

plantations of our planters for over 30 years, we have

must first agree that their tea may be returned to them if

always been able to inspect the production conditions

it doesn’t meet our new high quality requirements. As a

in the field and in real time. Over time, François-Xavier

result and to avoid any risk of that happening, the farmers

Delmas and our teams have learnt to spot the characteristic

are more vigilant and involved in potentially carrying

signs of clean and respectful agriculture (e.g the presence

out their own checks upstream. This way, an extremely

of weeds amongst the tea plants indicates the absence of

virtuous circle begins to take place. Our suppliers now

herbicides or the presence of ladybirds and spiders which

sign a quality charter to confirm their commitment to

are natural insecticides, etc.). In addition to this, the quality

us and their support to SafeTea . It constitutes a powerful

control plan that we have always followed has been strict

demonstration of their motivation to maintain high quality

enough to ensure a high level of reliability. Lastly, although

long-term farming practices. By initiating such a circle, we

our systematic inspection of teas has only recently been

clearly hope to encourage more and more producers to uphold

made public, it began several months ago. Some of our

an uncompromising production model.

products in boutiques may not yet bear the SafeTeaTM logo

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because it takes time to pass down the entire logistics

WHAT ABOUT ORGANIC?

chain but over the course of 2019, all our products will

Since 2002, Palais des Thés has offered a selection of

be SafeTeaTM labelled.

certified organic teas. The range has expanded over the years, and was not always sold organic, particularly as

SAFETEA : A N EW R EQUIR EMENT THAT D OE SN'T COME AT THE COST OF TASTE

far as loose leaf products are concerned. Palais des Thés

SafeTea

ensures food safety, but this does not mean that

From now on, all of the organic loose teas sold in our

taste is neglected. Taste remains our primary criterion

boutiques have the organic label, i.e. 20% of our offer by

when selecting high-quality tea. It is only once we have

the end of the year. SafeTeaTM does not apply to organic

this assurance that we proceed to check its levels of plant-

teas, which have their own inspection and certification

protection products. It therefore remains our ambition

procedure. At Palais des Thés, inspection and certification

to offer absolutely flavourful and completely safe teas

body Ecocert is in charge of this organic certification.

without sacrifying either of these two factors.

SafeTeaTM applies to all other "conventional" teas(4).

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recently certified all its shops, enabling all organic teas to be sold with the accompanying certificate.

The "Palais des Thés" offer

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Organic means

SafeTea™ means

Produced according to strict European Union specifications, which outline the required means Producers are certified by a certifying body recognised by the European Union

All consignments of all conventional teas (4) are inspected in France upon their arrival Inspection of the final blend: tea leaves and added ingredients (flavours, flower petals, etc.)

Systematic inspection by an independent laboratory accredited by Cofrac Nonconforming teas are not released for sale

Conventional = non-organic selection

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Earl Grey special

An iconic recipe Since it first appeared in the 19th century, Earl Grey has become a quintessential flavoured tea. This longevity has given rise to a wealth of different nuances and reinterpretations of its bergamot notes, as well as new drinking styles.

Let us embark on a journey to discover this most iconic tea in all its forms — hot or iced, at tea time or in a cocktail, the most iconic tea can be found in eight different signature recipes at Palais des Thés.

FROM THE BEGINNINGS OF EARL GREY… This iconic tea time

definitely shared his

staple dates back to

discovery with one of

1830. Many stories of its

London's two greatest

discovery feature Charles Grey, second Earl Grey and British Prime Minister. It is said that he was given both tea and bergamot coming from China, and that the two ingredients

tea houses. But which one?

The

mystery

remains,

as

both Jacksons of Piccadilly and Twinings claim to be behind one of the world's most iconic teas.

mixed together over the course of his journey. It is also said that he saved the son of a Mandarin diplomat

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from drowning while in China, and subsequently

Although often included with single-estate teas, Earl

received an ancient recipe as a sign of gratitude.

Grey is definitely the best-known flavoured tea. It is

However, Charles Grey never actually went to China!

traditionally made using a base of Chinese black tea,

The legends surrounding the creation of Earl Grey also

but it is the addition of a citrus fruit — bergamot — that

mention the earl cutting up a bergamot up and putting

gives it its characteristic flavour. It derives its unique

it in his tea, as he was unsure how to use the fruit. Some

freshness from the fruit, a cross between lemon and

tell of how he used it to mask the taste of the water at

orange that grows abundantly in the sunny landscapes

his Howick estate. While the true provenance of

of Sicily and Calabria. Since it is very popular in

Earl Grey remains shrouded in mystery, Charles Grey

England, Earl Grey is generally considered to be the

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questions about Earl Grey Mathias Minet,

Who art thou, bergamot?

The bergamot is the particularly aromatic citrus fruit of the bergamot tree.

The fruit's smooth skin turns yellow when fully ripe, so that it resembles a large lemon.

It is mainly used for its zest, peel and leaves.

Since the 18th century, 95% of global bergamot production has come from the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy.

has been responsible for creating flavoured blends since 1998. He is the mind behind Blue of London and Thé des Lords.

How do you reinvent a great classic such as Earl Grey while respecting its roots?

The two starting ingredients are the tea base and the bergamot, which give rise to a whole host of possibilities. In choosing the tea base, which could be an excellent Yunnan tea or a Japanese Sencha, and selecting a bergamot that will gently assert its presence, you need to strike a balance of making the blend recognisable as an Earl Grey, while revealing a unique personality.

most chic tea blend on the other side of the channel.

Could it be because of its evocative name? Or is it

What was your inspiration for Spring of London, one of

because it's the favourite tea of Queen Elizabeth II, who

your Earl Grey interpretations?

drinks a particular blend devised especially for her,

The initial spark often comes from superb

with Chinese and Indian tea flavoured with bergamot.

ingredients and raw materials, but for Spring of

And that is exactly what makes Earl Grey so unique:

London, it was a desire. I wanted to incorporate a

its infinite combinations. Palais des Thés continues

first flush Darjeeling into a flavoured blend using

to reinvent this broad palette and makes it its own.

bergamot to bring together two cornerstones of tea

The brand’s signature blends — Thé des Lords, Blue of

culture while paying homage to the British roots of

London, Spring of London, Earl Grey Fleurs Bleues, Earl

Earl Grey.

Grey Bio — use black tea to express the different facets of Earl Grey’s personality. It has also been combined with

How did you come up with Blue of London?

green teas, as in Green of London and Earl Grey Sencha,

Blue of London is the fruit of an experimental approach.

and even rooibos, as in Rooibos des Lords. This

While some creations are miraculously just right after

inexhaustible wealth of f lavours is an invitation to

3 attempts, it took us 9 months and some 15 rounds to

new taste experiences.

achieve this tea's final signature. The first round alone involved 15 fine black teas and 5 bergamot essential oils, giving a total of 37 different blends. After all, a blend is more than the sum of its parts. It's a creation resulting from many complex alchemies.

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Earl Grey special The gourmet heritage of afternoon tea Popular in Britain for its refreshing f lavour, Earl Grey is a perennial favourite for traditional afternoon tea. Since it was historically served with homespun pastries and remains closely linked to gourmet, it was a natural next step to bring Earl Grey into the kitchen. Incorporated into meals, desserts and even cocktails, it has proven its worth as a unique flavour enhancer, with its delicate aromas giving recipes a

One afternoon in 1840, the Duchess of Bedford invited her friends around for tea and cakes, unwittingly starting a tradition that would last for centuries and even spread to other social circles, thanks to the Industrial Revolution. Changes to the working day meant that supper was eaten later, and a mid-afternoon break gradually became customary. Afternoon tea was born!

subtle punch.

From cup to plate

Brioche rolls ıuith dried fruit and Blue of London tea SERVES: 6 – PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES – DIFFICULTY: EASY

INGREDIENTS 250 g (8.8 oz) flour • 190 g (6.7 oz) spelt • 30 g (1.1 oz) buckwheat • 30 g (1.1 oz) chestnut • 15 cl milk • 80 g (2.8 oz) melted butter • 40 g (1.4 oz) cane sugar • 15 g (0.5 oz) fresh baker's yeast or 1 packet (0.2 oz) dry yeast • 2.5 tablespoons ground Blue of London tea • 5 g (0.2 oz) fine salt • 40 g (1.4 oz) raisins • 4 dried apricots • 4 dried figs, finely chopped • 1 organic lemon.

PREPARATION Crumble the yeast into a bowl • Add 3 tablespoons of warm milk and 1 tablespoon of cane sugar • Mix together and leave for 5 minutes or until the yeast starts to produce bubbles • Add the flour, 50 g (1.8 oz) of melted butter, the remaining milk, 20 g (0.7 oz) of sugar, the salt, and

Seafood & Tea pairings While Earl Grey is normally used to flavour sweet treats, try pairing it with a platter of oysters for a truly unconventional combination. The citrus aromas marry well with the salty notes, but make sure to use a delicate tea so the bergamot doesn't overpower the flavours of the seafood.

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1.5 tablespoons of ground tea • Knead for 5 to 7 until the dough begins pulling away from the sides • Cover with cling film • Leave to rest for 40 minutes • Pre-heat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) • On a work surface lightly dusted with flour, roll the dough out to 20 x 30 cm • Brush on the rest of the melted butter • Sprinkle with the remaining cane sugar and tea • Sprinkle on the chopped dried fruits and lemon zest • Roll up the dough, making sure it is securely closed • Cut into 5-cm slices and place them into a round dish • Leave to rest for 20 minutes before baking in the oven for 25 minutes.

Our infusion secrets Preparing the same tea differently can sometimes

in hot water, some elements dissolve better and

reveal new facets, allowing you to explore a

more tannins and amino acids are released, giving

wealth of new experiences. Whether enjoyed

more texture and benefits.

hot or cold, the tea remains equally refreshing

Try an original version of a frappé by pouring

since one of its components, theophylline, helps promote thermoregulation. When tea is infused

warm Earl Grey tea over ice.

The colours of Earl Grey With green tea, black tea and rooibos, Palais des Thés offers eight different Earl Grey signature recipes. And from slightly to full-bodied, there is a tea for every time of day.

THÉ DES LORDS

BLUE OF LONDON

A classic English tea for a distinguished Lord of the manor, our most strongly bergamot-scented Earl Grey.

A remarkably refined and balanced blend featuring one of the world's finest black teas, Yunnan, with fresh, delicate bergamot.

REF. 802. LOOSE LEAF REF. DV802X. METAL CANISTER REF. D802N. 20 TEA BAGS

REF. 803. LOOSE LEAF REF. DV803X. METAL CANISTER REF. D803N. 20 TEA BAGS

Also available as Rooibos des Lords.

Also available as Green of London and Spring of London.

and more...

EARL GREY FLEURS BLEUES REF. 808. ; EARL GREY BIO REF. DAB08. ; EARL GREY SENCHA REF. 807.

Selection of Grands Crus

K AG O SH I M A M EI RYOKU SH I NCH A ICH I BA NCH A 2 018 REF. 3066A18.

M AT SU BA T EA P OT REF. M161.

Grands Crus selection September 2018 To mark the end of the summer, we have assembled an exceptional selection of Ichibancha (Japanese first-flush green teas), which present a captivating and unique freshness. The following pages are also devoted to our latest range of diverse Grands Crus arrivals from Vietnam, China, Colombia and Malawi.

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We are pleased to announce that some of the Grands Crus in this selection are issued from organic agriculture.

Japan - Ichibancha 2018 In Japan, the Ichibancha (first flush) season is prized for the quality of its green teas. We are offering three Grands Crus from Kagoshima. Situated on the island of Kyushu, Kagoshima is Japan's second biggest tea-producing prefecture.

Its mild climate allows it to produce excellent Shincha, a Sencha green tea harvested in the spring, each year.

KABUSE SHINCHA Kabuse is a shade-grown tea. Several days prior to harvest, the tea plants are covered with large tarpaulins to partially shade them from the light. This step changes the composition of the tea leaves, increasing their concentration of theanine and giving rise to exceptionally mild green teas, without even the slightest bitterness.

This high-quality Kabuse Shincha is characterised by its powerful umami flavour. This very mild tea presents fresh, vegetal, buttery and marine-iodine notes, giving way to hints of menthol, all supported by a delicate, powdery sensation in the mouth.

REF. 3065A18.

Issued from organic agriculture

KAGOSHIMA ASANOKA SHINCHA Asanoka is a recent cultivar that is still quite rare in Japan. This delicious green tea is pleasantly mild with a lovely umami flavour and grassy, fruity and iodine notes that develop over a vanilla and floral backdrop.

REF. 3067A18.

Issued from organic agriculture

KAGOSHIMA YUTAKA-MIDORI SHINCHA This flavourful Shincha comes from a little-known cultivar called Yutaka-Midori, which is typical to southern Kagoshima. Its dessert-like vanilla and nutty notes give way to hints of vegetal, marine and then buttery notes, supported by a delicate umami flavour.

REF. 3068A18.

Please note!

All the teas presented on these pages are Grands Crus plucked in very small quantities and only available at a given time, with no guarantee of future supply.

Since they are available only until the harvest is gone, these teas may go out of stock quickly.

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Selection of Grands Crus Vietnam

China

TAY CON LINH SHAN TRA DEN

ANXI TIE GUAN YIN "IRON GODDESS OF MERCY"

This Grand Cru was harvested 2,400 metres above sea level on one of Vietnam's tallest mountains, situated to the west of the Hà Giang province and close to the Chinese border. Produced by the famous ancient "Shan" tea plants, this particularly gourmand batch offers a surprising hint of bitterness and a velvety texture supporting fruity, vanilla, and honey notes with hints of maple syrup and cocoa. The tea ends on woody notes with a lingering finish.

Harvested and produced twice a year, Anxi Tie Guan Yin undergoes light oxidation (10%), with one hour of gentle fermentation. The final firing is brief and its only purpose is to dry the tea leaves. The result is a beautiful Oolong with a rich floral bouquet and strong grassy notes followed by hints of butter and vanilla, making it full-bodied with a lingering finish. Highly recommended for tea lovers!

REF. 2677.

REF. 3309.

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Colombia

Malaıui

AGUJAS VERDES

SATEMWA "DARK TEA"

This is a new harvest from the Cauca Valley, in the heart of the Andes. Lingering and full in the mouth, this unique and delicious green tea, rolled into needles, presents a remarkable palette of aromatic mineral and toasted notes continued by extremely fresh grassy aromas.

Although Satemwa "Dark Tea" cannot be called a "Pu Erh", as the name is specific to China, it is equally delicious. Balanced and harmonious, this dark tea reveals long-lasting notes of liquorice, cocoa and undergrowth, taking the drinker on a memorable journey through the tastes of Africa.

REF. 363.

REF. 540.

Our selection of Grands Crus is constantly evolving and expanding as we discover new teas and gardens on our travels.

To find out about new arrivals as soon as possible, please sign up for our newsletter via our website palaisdesthes.com

Tasting notes Kagoshima Meiryoku Shincha Ichibancha 2018 Origin: Japan

Colour: green tea

Water temperature: 70°C (160°F) Steeping time: 2 min

Amount of tea leaves per pot: 6 g for 10 oz REF. 3066A18.

In Japan, most teas are produced from one dominant cultivar called Yabukita. This year, we are pleased to present Grands Crus from other cultivars, such as this delicious Shincha produced from a rare cultivar called Meiryoku. A must-try!

Dry leaf Appearance: attractive leaves rolled into needles.

Colour: dark green.

Scents: grassy, buttery, brioche.

Infusion Aromas: strong marine (white fish, whelk), iodine (oyster) and grassy notes with fruity hints.

Liquor Colour: pale green.

Texture: thick, fading with a slightly powdery sensation towards the end.

Flavour: umami.

Aromas: marine (whelk, white fish f lesh, shellfish), iodine (oyster), buttery, hints of mineral, grassy (stem) and fruity notes.

Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: an opening rich in marine and iodic notes gives way to a hint of lively mineral notes. Ends on a mild buttery note.

Our opinion: this lovely Ichibancha presents remarkably harmonious notes and a pleasant umami f lavour. The delicacy, mildness and exceptional aromatic complexity of this Grand Cru will delight lovers of Japanese new season green teas.

Issued from organic agriculture

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Neıus

Neıu to the Gardens The irresistible Gardens are now available in two new formats: boxed sets for the perfect gift, and tea bags to enjoy anywhere. These delectable herbal teas offer something to suit all tastes and are delicious at any time of the day.

Garden promenades Four gourmet herbal teas from the Gardens collection come together in a brand new set of miniatures. Presented in a metal canister, these four blends take you on a journey throughout the day from the Queens’ garden to a Tropical garden, from an Andalusian garden to a Romantic garden!

GA R DEN PROM ENA DE S .

R EF. DBM0 9. SET OF 4 M I N I AT U R E S C ON TA I N I NG 5 0 G PER CA N IST ER

Gardens in your pocket The Gardens are finally en available in tea bags! This new format allows you to enjoy these herbal teas anywhere. At the office, on the weekend... the choice is yours.

CORAL GARDEN REF. D979N. FRENCH GARDEN REF. D978N. ANDALUSIAN GARDEN REF. D980N. TROPICAL GARDEN REF. D962N. BOX OF 15 TEA BAGS

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Good neıus for smoked teas!

The recent tightening of European standards has led to a near shortage of smoked teas in Europe. Palais des Thés has therefore called on its expertise in creating fragrant new blends to develop recipes which recreate the aromatic profile of these smoked teas.

Smoked teas are traditionally single-estate teas whose smoky notes develop as a result of their production process: the leaves used in these black teas are lightly grilled on a hot iron plate before being spread out on racks over a fire made from pine tree roots. To counteract the shortage, Palais des Thés is offering smoked tea lovers two fragrant new blends that reproduce the aromatic profile of these distinctive teas.

2 neıus fragrants creations ıuith deliciously smoky notes

SMOK I NG

G OLDEN SMOK E

REF. 243.

REF. 244.

Smoking is a flavoured tea with powerful and intense smoky notes. The black and white leaves and buds of this tea bring to mind the elegance of a dinner suit.

Golden Smoke is a flavoured Chinese black tea with delicate smoky notes enhanced by attractive golden buds. It captures the unique comfort of a wood fire and will delight lovers of the most delicate smoky notes.

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Bring tea to the table!

Encounter ıuith Gilles Quillot, Ambassador for cooking ıuith tea Chef Gilles Quillot, who has worked for the French Ambassy in London for 20 years, regularly creates tea-based recipes, such as cod fillet poached in a bouillon of Thé des Lords. And while the flavour of bergamot echoes the British tradition, the chef's work is motivated by passion.

Early in his career, Gilles Quillot reached the finals of a contest for best dessert of the year, with a recipe based on Earl Grey. Like Proust’s madeleines, bergamot would permeate his creative universe. Nowadays he uses it fresh and in season, preserving it in salt for use in his recipes throughout the year. For his cod fillet, Gilles Quillot cooks it in a Thé des Lords bouillon, over a very low heat or in the oven. The delicate flesh of the cod perfectly complements the flavour of the black tea and its bergamot notes. Chef's tip: after cooking, cover the fish with the waxed paper from the butter to prevent it from drying out and gives the cod a melting consistency.

Cod fillet poached in a bouillon of Thé des Lords by Palais des Thés SERVES 4 – PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES – COOKING AND STEEPING TIME: 20 MINUTES – DIFFICULTY: EASY

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INGREDIENTS

PREPARING THE BOUILLON: Peel the vegetables and cut into thin strips • Heat

4 cod fillets, approx. 100 g each • 1 large

the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the vegetables over a low heat without browning

turnip • ¼ cucumber • 50 g samphire

• Add the white wine • Bring to the boil, add the water and bring back to the boil •

• 1 Chinese cabbage • 50 g chestnut

Remove from heat, cover and leave to infuse for 30 minutes with the kombu • Add the

mushrooms • 2 radishes • 15 g butter •

mirin and rice vinegar • Prepare the tea by steeping for 3 minutes at 95 °C • Combine the

100 ml water • salt • 1 tbsp olive oil.

bouillon and steeped tea (2/3 bouillon to 1/3 tea) • Add the zest and juice of the bergamot

Earl Grey tea bouillon: 1 tbsp olive oil

• Season to taste • Slice the radishes very thinly and place them in cold water to keep them

• 1 leek • 100 g carrots • 50 g shallots

crisp • Clean the tops of the chestnut mushrooms and steam them with 15 g of butter,

• ½ fennel • 50 ml white wine •

100 ml of water and salt • Peel and cut the cucumber and turnip into 7 cm slices • Use

10 g dried royal kombu • 1 bergamot

a fine mandolin to make vegetable spaghetti • Prepare the samphire and chinese

(or 1 lemon) • 50 ml mirin •

cabbage • Cook for 30 to 40 seconds in a little olive oil with the chopped vegetables.

20 ml rice vinegar • 500 ml water •

COOKING THE FISH: Heat half the bouillon and add the slices of fish • Remove from

Steeped tea: 500 ml water • 4 bags of

heat, cover and leave for 5 minutes • Place all the vegetables into a deep dish, topped with the

Thé des Lords.

poached fish • Cover with the bouillon • Add the mushrooms and sliced radishes.

Tea School!

The Tea School offers exceptional courses that reveal the art of tea tasting and the secrets of this ancient beverage. Its expert Tea Sommeliers teach their craft to newcomers and connoisseurs alike, in classes designed to stimulate the mind and delight the senses. Whether you are taking your first steps in tea, are interested in the art of tea tasting, want to learn about tea and food pairings, or dream of taking part in a Cha No Yu ceremony, the Tea School is for you.

To find out more about the Tea School, its lessons and tasting sessions, visit ecoleduthe.com (website in French).

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blagnac – cc toulouse blagnac – 2 allee émile zola – 31715 blagnac boulogne-billancourt – 69 boulevard jean jaurès – 92100 boulogne-billancourt brest – 71 rue jean jaurès – 29200 brest cannes – 3 rue du maréchal foch – 06400 cannes caen – 12 rue du moulin – 14000 caen clermont-ferrand – 21 rue des gras – 63000 clermont-ferrand colmar – 7 rue des serruriers – 68000 colmar dijon – cc la toison d’or – route de langres – 21078 dijon grenoble – 18 rue saint-jacques – 38000 grenoble la rochelle – 42 bis rue des merciers – 17000 la rochelle le mans – 20 rue de bolton – 72100 le mans le chesnay – cc parly 2 – 2 avenue charles de gaulle – 78150 le chesnay levallois-perret – cc so ouest – 31 rue d’alsace – 92300 levallois-perret lieusaint – cc carré sénart – 3 allée du preambule – 77127 lieusaint

paris 15 – 58 rue du commerce – 75015 paris paris 17 – 36 rue de levis – 75017 paris reims – 14 rue de l’étape – 51100 reims rennes – 3 rue jules simon – 35000 rennes rouen – 60/62 rue de la champmesle – 76000 rouen la reunion – saint-denis 110 rue jean chatel – 97400 saint-denis (la reunion) saint-laurent-du-var – cc nice cap 3000 avenue eugène donadeï – 06700 saint-laurent-du-var strasbourg – 124 grand’rue – 67000 strasbourg toulon – 10 rue berthelot – 83000 toulon toulouse – 63 rue de la pomme – 31000 toulouse tours – 26 rue nationale – 37000 tours villeneuve d’ascq – cc v2 rue du ventoux – 59650 villeneuve d’ascq vincennes – 21 rue du midi – 94300 vincennes

lille – 6-8 rue du curé saint-étienne – 59800 lille lille flandres – gare de lille flandres – place des buisses – 59000 lille lyon – 3 place saint-nizier – 69002 lyon marseille – 57 rue paradis – 13006 marseille metz – 9 rue de ladoucette – 57000 metz montpellier – 37 rue saint-guilhem – 34000 montpellier

WORLDWIDE brussels – chaussée de charleroi 25 – 1060 brussels, belgium brussels – place de la vieille halle aux blés 45 – 1000 brussels, belgium brussels – 10 rue des fripiers – 1000 brussels, belgium liege – rue du pot d’or 30 – 4000 liege, belgium

mulhouse – 54 rue du sauvage – 68100 mulhouse

namur – 7 rue du collège – 5000 namur, belgium

mundolsheim – cora mundo, route nationale 63 – 67452 mundolsheim

louvain-la-neuve – rue charlemagne, 11 – 1348 louvain-la-neuve, belgium

nancy – 23 rue des dominicains – 54000 nancy

tbilissi – chavchavadze ave, no 33, tbilissi, georgia

nantes – 35 rue de verdun – 44000 nantes

luxembourg – 6 rue chimay – l-1333 luxembourg

neuilly-sur-seine – 26 rue madeleine michelis – 92200 neuilly-sur-seine

moscow – rue pokrovka 4, bat.1 – 101 000 moscow, russia

nice – 3 rue de la liberté – 06000 nice

oslo – bogstadveien 31 – 0366 oslo, norway

nîmes – 2 plan de l’aspic – 30000 nîmes

oslo – sandvika storsenter brodtkorpsgate 7 – 1338 sandvika, norway

paris 3 – 64 rue vieille-du-temple – 75003 paris

tel aviv – rehov dizengoff 131 – 63461 tel aviv, israel

paris 6 – 61 rue du cherche-midi – 75006 paris

tel aviv – sarona market store 71, aluf kalman magen 3 – tel aviv, israel

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