This blend was composed for one precise moment: when you close the door, switch off the screens and take the time for a cup. Its name, Méditation, refers to this evening ritual, and the recipe, rich in twelve ingredients, reveals itself little by little, sip by sip.

Turkish apple, Egyptian lemongrass and rosehip from South Africa, Eastern Europe and Chile form the fruity base. Then come black pepper and peppermint, followed by a floral and aromatic range: chamomile, tulsi or holy basil, marigold petals, lavender and immortelle flowers. Cardamom and valerian complete the whole, all organic.

In the tin, it is a complete herbarium. The golden liquor glides in gently: the fruity roundness of the apple, honeyed chamomile, lavender as a delicate thread. The tulsi and black pepper then bring a slightly spiced depth, and the mint a discreet breath on the finish.

Naturally caffeine-free, it belongs in the evening. It is enjoyed on its own, without accompaniment, or with a honey biscuit and a few almonds. It is drunk hot, in small sips, preferably from a cup wide enough to appreciate its floral perfume. It can also be prepared in a teapot for two and left on the table for a quiet conversation late in the evening. The chamomile and lavender gain presence as it cools.

This herbal infusion calls for a generous hand: 20 to 25 g per litre of boiling water, at 100 °C, then a steep of seven to ten minutes. A closed tin, kept away from sun and steam, preserves the delicacy of the flowers.