Blue like its tea family, which brings roundness and softness: this is one of the lines in the portrait Mariage Frères draws of Marco Polo Blue Sublime, a new version, indulgent and refined according to the house, of the now legendary Marco Polo Blue.

Blue tea, or oolong, is semi-oxidised; its rolled leaf gives a round liquor that welcomes the aroma with a softness black tea does not have. The recipe remains secret, as does that of the original. The declared ingredients are blue tea, blue flowers and flavouring; the blend may contain traces of tree nuts. It carries the Jardin Premier label.

The house describes lively notes that caress the palate, indulgent and mysterious accents, and golden hues that shift as the infusion develops. In the cup, the golden-yellow liquor opens on a captivating fruitiness, followed by the flower, then by a rich, full and long indulgent finish. The scent of Marco Polo is recognisable, softer and more enveloping, carried by the velvety texture of blue tea.

It is best drunk in the afternoon, plain, without sugar, so that none of the aroma is lost, with a red fruit pastry, biscuits or a white chocolate dessert. Iced, it keeps its softness and becomes a very fragrant summer tea. It is also an ideal gift for anyone who already knows Marco Polo and wishes to discover another facet of it.

Marco Polo Blue Sublime is sold loose leaf, weighed to order in our shops in Bordeaux and Nice, from the 5 g sample up to one kilo, in a pouch designed to preserve its aroma, and in an airtight black metal tea tin of 100 g with a lid, presented in its gift box. Allow 3 g per 200 ml of water at 95 °C and five minutes of steeping, the time it takes the rolled leaves to open. Keep it tightly closed, away from light and odours.