Offering two teas rather than one leaves the choice of time and mood open. The Coffret Bohème from Mariage Frères brings together two iconic blends of the house, each presented in a 100 g tin: Thé à l’Opéra and Vert Provence. Two flavoured green teas, two characters, one case.

Thé à l’Opéra is a distinguished green tea, enhanced with scents of red berries and spices that the house describes as precious. The cup plays on a contrast: the vegetal freshness of the green leaf on one side, the fruity and slightly spiced roundness of the aroma on the other. It is a tea best enjoyed in the afternoon, with a red berry pastry.

Vert Provence is more sunny: a soft, fruity green tea, scented with rose and lavender. The name says it all about the intention, that of a Mediterranean garden in full summer. It is often preferred at the end of the day, or as an iced infusion, where the lavender and rose gain in lightness.

The exact contents of the gift set and the full ingredient lists for each tea appear on the packaging and on this page. For preparation, refer to the instructions on each tin: the house’s flavoured green teas are generally steeped at a lower temperature than black teas, in order to preserve the delicacy of the leaf. The gift set is listed in the catalogue under the Jardin Premier label.

It is a gift for a lover of flavoured green teas, or for someone still torn between fruity and floral. Once opened, the tins should be kept closed, away from light and strong odours; 100 g makes about forty cups of each tea, enough time to get to know them.