Fourteen ingredients, and among them three sources of caffeine: a green tea scented with jasmine, a Pu-erh tea from China and a green maté. Élan des Femmes Rooibos Ortie Bio is both an herbal collection and a tea house blend, which makes it a unique blend in the Ombelle range, to be reserved for the morning and the active hours of the day.

The base is twofold. Natural rooibos from South Africa, the red needle of a shrub of the Fabaceae family, brings its woody roundness; the nettle, harvested in Ukraine, Slovakia, Bulgaria or France, brings an almost mineral greenness. Around them come rosehip, the fruit of the dog rose grown in South Africa, Eastern Europe or Chile, then ginger, fennel, cinnamon sticks, crushed cocoa bean, pink pepper, strawberry, rose petals and cardamom. All are organically grown.

Dry, the blend alternates copper and dark green. In the cup, the liquor takes on a deep amber tint. The rooibos opens gently, the nettle sets up its vegetal register, then the jasmine comes through, floral and clean, before the Pu-erh brings that earthy depth, a little like undergrowth, which gives it length. The spices stay in the background and lift the finish rather than dominating it.

For one litre, use 12 to 16 g; for one cup, between 2.5 and 3 grams. The water must not boil: 70 to 80 °C, no higher. As for the duration, five to ten minutes, each person should adjust it according to the intensity they seek. This blend is served plain, with a gingerbread or a few dried fruits.

Store it in an airtight container, in a dry place and in the shade, to keep the freshness of the jasmine intact.