Ten to fifteen minutes: that is the steeping time Lune de Gingembre Citron Bio requires, longer than average, to suit a blend rich in fruits and roots. Time, too, to take out a cup, switch off a few lights and let the evening settle in.

The lemon and ginger pairing is the guiding thread, handled with restraint. Egyptian lemongrass opens the composition, followed by ginger from Peru, China or Nigeria and Turkish apple. Then come mint, quince, carrot, whole verbena, pieces of apple, cranberry, mallow and cornflower petals, with natural lemon, grapefruit and bergamot flavourings and an essential oil of lime. Plants and fruits are organic.

The liquor is golden. The lemon shows itself floral rather than acidic, carried by the verbena and lemongrass; the ginger warms without stinging. In the middle of the palate, the quince and carrot bring a tender sweetness, and the mint leaves a fresh breath on the finish.

Naturally caffeine-free, this blend suits the evening. The measure is 20 g per litre, that is 10 g for half a litre or 4 g per cup; the water should be 100 °C, and the infusion should last ten to fifteen minutes. Serve it plain or sweetened with a spoonful of honey; it pairs well with a meringue-topped lemon tart or poached fruits.

In our shops, in Nice as in Bordeaux, it is packed to order in sachets designed to preserve its flavour. Close them tightly after use.