Two teas, two personalities, one gift set: French Lover brings together two signature blends from Mariage Frères, Flower Moon and Earl Grey French Blue, each presented in its 100 g tin. It is a gift designed for Valentine’s Day, but nothing prevents you from giving it on another day, or treating yourself to it.

Flower Moon is a blue tea, that is to say an oolong, partially oxidised, which the house describes as sensual. Its liquor is golden; the aroma combines pearly almonds and gentle spices, set on the natural roundness of the oolong. It is the more enveloping of the two, the one to serve in the late afternoon.

Earl Grey French Blue is a silky black tea flavoured with bergamot and scattered with royal cornflower. The citrus stays fresh and elegant, without astringency, and the blue petals give the dry blend an unmistakable look. It is enjoyed in the morning or at lunchtime, plain or with a cloud of milk for those who like it.

The two tins go well together: one takes the black, the other the blue, and you swap after a few days. Keep them closed, away from light and odours, and refill them afterwards with our loose leaf teas. The brewing parameters specific to each tea are printed on the tins; the complete list of ingredients and allergens is also given there.

The French Lover gift set is available at La Boutique du Thé, official Mariage Frères stockist since 1999, in our shops in Bordeaux and Nice. It is delivered ready to give, in its Mariage Frères gift box.