Jade Garden- Serenity Mandarin n°10

"There are teas that are drunk, and others that are contemplated. The Jade Garden belongs to this second category."

It is an invitation to slowness, a parenthesis of vegetal softness amidst the daily tumult. While our previous numbers explored the night or raw energy, this **Jade Garden - Mandarin Serenity No. 10** explores harmony.

At **Comptoir de Toamasina**, Arnaud Sion wanted to compose a "Water of Light" here. The challenge was bold: to marry the aristocratic nobility of Chinese green teas with the joyful simplicity of Mediterranean citrus and the benevolence of herbal plants.

The result is a blend that is "Haute Couture" yet accessible. It is a tea that does not choose between vitality and relaxation. It offers both: absolute mental clarity, rid of any nervous tension. A caress for the soul.

Vegetal Artistry: Three Worlds in Harmony

To achieve this subtle balance, we assembled organic ingredients of exceptional quality, creating a three-tiered synergy.

1. The "Prestige" Foundation: Sencha and Dragon Pearls

The base of this blend is worthy of the great tea houses.

• Sencha Green Tea (China): This is the backdrop. Vegetal, fresh, with notes of cut grass, it provides antioxidants and that slight astringency that structures the tasting.
• Jasmine Dragon Pearls: This is the treasure of this blend. These "Dragon Pearls" are green tea leaves rolled by hand and naturally scented with fresh jasmine flowers. As they infuse, they unfurl gracefully, releasing a captivating floral fragrance.

2. Solar Radiance: The Citrus Trio

To illuminate the green tea, we summoned the sun.

• Mandarin & Orange: Present in the form of peels, fruit pieces, and essential oils, they bring a sweet roundness. Mandarin, in particular, is the fruit of good cheer.
• Grapefruit & Lime: They come to "twist" the sweetness of the mandarin with a hint of noble bitterness and zest freshness.
• Mango: A discreet exotic touch that brings a velvety texture and binds the citrus fruits together.

3. The "Mellow" Heart: The Soothing Cocoon

This is the unique signature of this tea: integrating calming plants into a stimulating green tea.

• Passionflower & Linden: Two giants of relaxation. Linden brings its honeyed notes, while passionflower is renowned for calming anxiety. They temper the effect of caffeine for alertness without jitters.
• Lemon Balm & Verbena: They reinforce the lemony side while soothing the digestive and nervous systems. It is thanks to them that this tea earns its name "Serenity."

The Sensory Profile: A Symphony of Softness

Tasting Jade Garden No. 10 is like opening a window onto a flowering garden after the rain.

On the Nose: The attack is dominated by the floral and elegant power of Jasmine, immediately followed by the tangy indulgence of mandarin and grapefruit. It is an intoxicating scent, worthy of a perfumer's fragrance.

To the Eye: A pale yellow liquor, crystalline, dotted with golden reflections. In the filter, you can observe the spectacle of jasmine pearls unfurling and marigold petals dancing.

On the Palate: The attack is incredibly silky. The Sencha shows no aggressive bitterness, softened by the mango and linden. The mid-palate is a fresh explosion of mandarin and lime. The finish is long, floral, carried by jasmine and verbena.

Why is Jade Garden No. 10 unique?

Preparation Tips: Respect the Leaf

Be careful, green tea and jasmine pearls are delicate. Boiling water is their enemy.

• The Water: Filtered water is essential to appreciate the subtlety of the jasmine.
• The Temperature: 75°C to 80°C maximum. This is crucial. Beyond this, you will burn the Sencha leaves which will become bitter, and you will destroy the subtle perfume of the citrus.
• The Dosage: 12 to 15g per liter (one heaping teaspoon per cup).
• The Time: 2 to 3 minutes. It is a quick infusion. Sencha expresses itself fast.

Close your eyes, breathe in the jasmine, taste the mandarin.
Welcome to your inner garden.