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Solar Breath – Energy & Vitality No. 09
Let the light in. Blend No. 09 is a bold fusion between the softness of Rooibos and the strength of Green Maté. Arnaud Sion has created here an elixir of vitality, where the warmth of Ginger and Cardamom meets the fruity radiance of Orange.
No more fatigue slumps: this infusion offers diffuse and joyful energy, ideal for replacing coffee. Fennel and Liquorice bring a gourmet roundness that softens the spiciness of the spices. An amber, vibrant cup, perfect for stimulating the body and mind first thing in the morning or after a meal.
Ingredients: Rooibos, green maté, liquorice, ginger, orange peels, fennel, cardamom. Preparation: 17-20g/L | 100°C (212°F) | 7 to 10 min.
Rooibos & Mate Alliance
The marriage of Rooibos, full of roundness, and Mate, more lively, for a balanced and original profile.
Solar Warmth
Ginger and cardamom meet the brilliance of orange for a warm and spicy infusion.
Assertive Character
A base of natural mateine, for an original tasting alternative to morning coffee.
There are mornings when you look for a spark to start the day. It is to breathe in this sensation of inner warmth that we selected Souffle Solaire — Énergie & Vitalité N°09. If our "Nocturnal Journey" blend is an ode to twilight, this Souffle Solaire is a celebration of the dawn.
At Le Comptoir de Toamasina, we want to offer you teas and herbal teas for a unique and complex tasting experience. We sought to capture the sensation of a sunbeam on the skin in the middle of winter. This blend is a small feat of balance: it manages the tour de force of marrying Rooibos, a plant with a round texture, with Green Mate, a plant with an assertive character.
A mosaic of terroirs: Africa meets South America
To compose this infusion, many ingredients from all over the world were assembled to create a synergy that is both lively and gourmet.
| Ingredient | Role in the blend |
|---|---|
| Natural Rooibos (South Africa) | Nicknamed "red tea", it brings roundness, honeyed notes, and a silky texture that tempers the character of the mate. |
| Green Mate (Brazil/Argentina) | The engine of the infusion. Its natural mateine content (mate caffeine) provides a frank vegetal structure, without excessive astringency. |
| Ginger | Its characteristic pungent and lemony note, the aromatic spark that ignites the whole blend. |
| Cardamom | The "Queen of Spices". Its camphorated, fresh, and elegant notes bring an immediate aromatic clarity to the finish. |
| Orange Peels | Citrus brings joy, the sugar of the fruit, and a controlled acidity — an accord reminiscent of the flavors of gingerbread. |
| Fennel & Licorice | This duo works in the background to soften the natural bitterness of mate — the licorice coats the palate, the fennel brings freshness. |
Comparative Sensory Analysis
Souffle Solaire vs Plain Mate vs Plain Rooibos
What the blend brings compared to its two bases
Souffle Solaire · Mate · Rooibos
The Olfactory Pyramid of Souffle Solaire
What an amber liquor with coppery highlights reveals
Technical Sheet
What You Receive
- Name of the selectionSouffle Solaire — Énergie & Vitalité N°09
- CompositionRooibos, green mate, licorice, ginger, orange peels, fennel, cardamom
- Main NotesSpicy, amber and zesty
- Theine / MateinePresent (mate base)
- Dosage17 to 20g per liter
- Temperature100°C
- Steeping time7 to 10 minutes
- LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h
The sensory profile: a warm blooming
Souffle Solaire N°09 is an infusion with character, which leaves no one indifferent.
- On the nose: it's an immediate journey to a spice stall. Cardamom and orange dominate the attack, followed by the peppery warmth of ginger. The woody base of the rooibos anchors the whole.
- To the eye: a deep amber liquor, with coppery reflections, typical of the marriage between the red of rooibos and the gold of mate.
- On the palate: the attack is lively. The ginger tickles the tongue pleasantly, immediately softened by the smoothness of the rooibos and the fruity note of the orange. The mate brings a vegetal structure, without excessive astringency. The finish is fresh, carried by the cardamom.
Why choose Souffle Solaire for your days
A gustatory alternative to coffee
Looking to vary your morning drinks while keeping character in the cup? This blend is an original option — mate and rooibos together offer a round and structured profile, ideal to accompany long work sessions.
Winter & Summer Comfort
Hot, it is an enveloping infusion for cold and grey days. Iced in summer, it becomes a thirst-quenching drink, where orange and ginger express themselves with freshness.
Preparation tips: taming the fire
This blend requires specific preparation to extract the strength of the spices without burning the finesse of the mate.
- Temperature: 100°C. Unlike pure mate, this blend requires boiling water to allow the rooibos, orange peels, and roots (ginger, licorice) to release their aromas. The green mate used here is robust and can withstand this heat.
- Dosage: 17 to 20g per liter. Be generous (4 to 5g for a large mug) to have body and texture.
- Time: 7 to 10 minutes. At 7 minutes, a balance where orange dominates. At 10 minutes, all the heat of the ginger and the power of the mate are fully expressed.
Breathe. Drink. Radiate. With Souffle Solaire N°09, each sip is a new dawn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why combine rooibos and mate, two such different plants?
To marry two complementary textures, roundness and assertive character.
Why steep at 100°C, unlike plain mate?
The rooibos and the roots need very hot water to release all their aromas.
What is the difference between 7 and 10 minutes of steeping?
7 minutes for a balance where orange dominates, 10 minutes for a more intense expression of ginger and mate.
Can it be drunk iced?
Yes, it is also an excellent summer drink.
"A celebration of the dawn — the character of mate, the roundness of rooibos, warmed by ginger and cardamom. An experience proposed by Arnaud Sion."
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