A black case, tone-on-tone with the house logo, and inside two objects that echo each other: a matt powdered red tin containing 100 g of Noël tea, and a jar of jelly with an extra-intense fragrance made with that same tea. The Coffret Connaisseur Noël from Mariage Frères thus brings together the cup and the toast, the tea and its jelly, in a gift ready to give.

Noël is the house's scented black tea for the festive season: festive, velvety spices on a black tea base. Its composition combines tea, aroma, cinnamon, almond and apple. The almond makes it a product containing nuts, and the blend may contain traces of other nuts. The jelly is made of cane sugar, infused tea, fruit pectin and lemon juice, with the same possible traces warning.

In the cup, cinnamon opens, warm and sweet, then apple and almond round out the amber liquor; it is a round, indulgent tea, drunk plain or with a splash of milk, on Christmas morning as at teatime. On the toast, the jelly takes up the same spices in a translucent texture, slightly tangy from the lemon.

The set is designed for the weeks of Advent: a tea for winter breakfasts, a jelly for brioche, scones and pancakes, and a case that finds its place under the tree. It suits both a seasoned tea lover and someone discovering the house.

To prepare the Noël tea, follow the instructions on the tin. Once opened, the metal tin closes airtight and should be kept away from light and odours; the jelly should be stored in the refrigerator after opening. The full list of ingredients and allergen information are printed on the packaging and on this sheet.