Ombelle Christmas and winter herbal infusions, edition by edition
By the LBDT Sommelier · published on · updated on · 3 min read
Reviewed and approved by the La Boutique du Thé team
For December evenings, the Ombelle Christmas infusion is Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange: apple, hibiscus, orange peel and cinnamon sticks, the aromas of mulled wine without the alcohol, naturally caffeine-free. Around it, a handful of winter infusions, spiced, fruity or vegetable, all organic, which this guide presents one by one with their ingredients and preparation.
Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange, the December infusion
Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange (€8.00 per 100 g) blends apple, hibiscus, raisin, rosehip, orange peel, cinnamon sticks and a hint of clove. Dry, the blend smells of gingerbread and candied orange; in the cup, the garnet liquor brings together the sweet flesh of apple, the tartness of hibiscus and the round warmth of cinnamon. Naturally caffeine-free, it can be served to the whole family after dinner: 10 to 12 minutes at 100 °C, 15 to 20 g per litre.
Chai Épices de Vin Chaud, as an infusion or in apple juice
Chai Épices de Vin Chaud (€8.40) is a blend of whole spices, with neither fruit nor tea: fennel, anise, liquorice, ginger, cinnamon, clove and cardamom. Steeped in water, 7 to 10 minutes at 100 °C, it makes a spiced herbal infusion; a few spoonfuls in simmering apple juice, ten minutes covered, and the kitchen smells of a December market. The liquorice brings a natural sweetness, so there is no need to sweeten.
Winter infusions, from afternoon tea to evening
| Infusion | Main ingredients | Character | Moment | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Gingembre Orange Cannelle | Apple, ginger, orange, cinnamon | The winter classic, warm and fruity | Afternoon | €8.10 |
| Chai de Citrouille Épicé | Pumpkin, apple, ginger, cinnamon, elderberry | Autumn pie in a cup, pumpkin spice style | Afternoon | €12.20 |
| L’Hivernale | Apple, beetroot, fennel, ginger, anise | Vegetable notes, gentle, ruby red | Afternoon | €7.40 |
| Tisane Orange Cannelle d’Hiver | Lemongrass, lemon balm, cinnamon, camomile, orange | Winter in a fresh, lemony style | Evening | €10.40 |
| Hiver Frais Menthe Réglisse | Apple, hibiscus, anise, mint | Minty with liquorice, for after a festive meal | Evening | €8.10 |
| Épices Indiennes du Kerala | Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove | Bold spices, on their own or with hot milk | Afternoon | €9.10 |
All naturally caffeine-free, 100 °C, 7 to 12 minutes depending on the proportion of fruit. For a milky chai, steep at double strength, then top up with hot milk or plant-based drink.
How to prepare them, and in a carafe for the table
- Measure: 15 to 20 g per litre for fruit infusions, 12 to 15 g for spice and herb blends, which is one level tablespoon per large cup.
- Water: 100 °C, covered, to keep the spice aromas.
- Time: 10 to 12 minutes when fruit pieces dominate, 7 to 10 for spices. None of them turns bitter.
- For the festive table: Noël Fruité infused in a glass carafe and served hot makes an alcohol-free mulled wine for the whole family.
How to choose
- Just one Christmas infusion: Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange.
- For an alcohol-free mulled wine: Chai Épices de Vin Chaud, in apple juice.
- For a winter afternoon treat: Trio Gingembre Orange Cannelle, or Chai de Citrouille Épicé for a surprise.
- After the festive meal: Hiver Frais Menthe Réglisse.
The Christmas infusions arrive in November; dispatch times, delivery methods and Click & Collect are detailed on our Delivery page.
The sommelier's selection
Frequently asked questions
Which is the Ombelle Christmas infusion?
Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange: apple, hibiscus, raisin, rosehip, orange peel and cinnamon sticks, organic and naturally caffeine-free, €8 per 100 g.
Do Ombelle Christmas infusions contain caffeine?
No, none of those in this guide. They can be served to the whole family, evenings included.
Can you make an alcohol-free mulled wine with Ombelle spices?
Yes, that is what Chai Épices de Vin Chaud is for: a few spoonfuls in simmering apple juice, ten minutes covered. The blend contains no tea.
Until when are the Christmas infusions on sale?
Until stocks run out, usually at the end of December for Noël Fruité Cannelle Orange. The winter infusions stay on the shelves until spring.
To go further
Written by the LBDT Sommelier, La Boutique du Thé, an independent tea house founded in Bordeaux in 1999, creator of the Ombelle brand. Published on 15 October 2026. Prices recorded on the date of publication; the price shown on the product page is authoritative.
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