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The Great Escape - Azure Horizon No. 11
A window open onto a summer sky. Arnaud Sion has selected this "Countryside Hike" blend for you, a true hymn to nature. On a fresh base of Chun Mee Green Tea and Jasmine Tea, let yourself be surprised by the bold alliance of Provençal Lavender and Vanilla.
It is not a simple infusion; it is a bucolic stroll. Orange and Lemon peels bring a zesty light to this round and floral liquor. An exceptional tea for a soothing break, evoking the softness of flowering meadows and the carefree spirit of sunny days.
Ingredients: Chun Mee green tea, Jasmine green tea, orange peels, lavender, vanilla, lemon peels, natural flavors. Preparation: 12-15g/L | 70-80°C (158-176°F) | 2-3 min.
Daring Alliance
The successful gamble of uniting the rusticity of French lavender with the creamy exoticism of vanilla.
Country Escape
More than a tea, a true "stationary hike" — a breath of fresh air evoking flowering meadows.
Calm & Clarity
A soothing Chun Mee green tea, for a gentle break while keeping a clear mind.
There are teas that tell distant stories, and others that evoke more intimate memories, moments of simple grace. Imagine a spring afternoon, a solitary walk in the heart of a flowering meadow, under an immaculately blue sky. The air is mild, laden with the scent of earth and flowers dried by the sun.
It is this precise sensation of freedom and lightness that we wanted to capture with this Horizon Azur number. At Le Comptoir de Toamasina, we want to offer you teas and herbal teas for a unique and complex tasting experience. For this Number 11, Arnaud Sion has selected a true masterpiece of balance, a "Country Hike" that moved him with its accuracy. It is not just a tea, it is an invitation to lie in the tall grass and watch the clouds go by.
The harmony of contrasts
This tea is distinguished by the quality and rarity of its blend. Arnaud was seduced by the complexity of this composition which superimposes three distinct olfactory landscapes.
| Ingredient | Role in the blend |
|---|---|
| Chun Mee Green Tea | Its twisted leaves offer a frank, slightly acidic attack and a nice structure — the essential "green meadow" note for balance. |
| Jasmine Green Tea | More subtle, it infuses an airy floral elegance. Unlike the more "earthy" Chun Mee, jasmine elevates the tasting and prepares the palate. |
| Lavender | The soul of this tea. Worked in impressionist touches, it evokes fields heated by the sun. Its floral notes give the color "Sky Blue" to the experience. |
| Vanilla | The touch of genius. It rounds off the edges, coating the lavender with a creamy sweetness — it transforms a floral base into a real gourmandise. |
| Orange and Lemon Peels | They bring light: these zesty notes awaken the blend and prevent the vanilla from being too heavy — rays of sunlight piercing through the foliage. |
The delicate art of dosing lavender
The use of lavender in an infusion is a very delicate art: too heavily dosed, it smells like soap; well dosed, it is divine. It is this precise balance that convinced Arnaud — a lavender that is present but never overwhelming, that soothes the mind and opens the senses without ever dominating the blend.
Comparative Sensory Analysis
Horizon Azur vs Plain Chun Mee vs Plain Jasmine Tea
What the blend brings compared to its two bases
Horizon Azur · Chun Mee · Jasmine
The Olfactory Pyramid of Horizon Azur
What a soft golden yellow liquor, bright as a spring sun, reveals
Technical Sheet
What You Receive
- Name of the selectionL'Échappée Belle — Horizon Azur N°11
- CompositionChun Mee green tea, Jasmine green tea, orange peels, lavender, vanilla, lemon peels, natural aromas
- Main NotesFloral, round and vanilla
- TheinePresent (green tea base)
- Dosage12 to 15g per liter
- Temperature70°C to 80°C
- Steeping time2 to 3 minutes
- LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h
The sensory profile: a bucolic sweetness
Tasting L'Échappée Belle N°11 means agreeing to slow down the pace.
- On the nose: as soon as you open the pouch, you are transported. The scent is powerful and captivating: the lavender dominates first, immediately followed by the sweet warmth of the vanilla. It is a comforting smell, like clean laundry dried in the wind in a flower garden.
- To the eye: a limpid liquor, a soft golden yellow, bright as a spring sun.
- On the palate: the attack is fresh, carried by the Chun Mee green tea and the lemon zest. Then the floral heart unfolds: the lavender invades the mouth with nobility. Finally, the finish is incredibly round, long and sweet thanks to the vanilla which remains on the tongue like a childhood memory.
Why Arnaud Sion selected this tea for you
Gustatory originality
The Lavender-Vanilla harmony is a classic of high pastry, but it is rare to find it perfectly executed in tea. Arnaud wanted to share this daring discovery that goes off the beaten track.
A gentle break
The presence of lavender gives this green tea a particularly soothing character to taste — a good choice for a mid-afternoon break, although it remains a green tea and therefore contains theine.
A stationary hike
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to escape to the country on a whim. This tea is a sensory invitation: one cup is enough to evoke the song of nature and the breeze of a lavender field.
Preparation tips: delicacy above all
This blend is precious. To avoid "bruising" the notes of lavender and jasmine, gentleness is required.
- Water: filtered water is imperative. Hard water would kill the finesse of the vanilla.
- Temperature: 70°C to 80°C. Be careful, this is a delicate green tea. Water that is too hot would make the Chun Mee bitter and mask the vanilla. Be gentle with it.
- Time: 2 to 3 minutes. It's short, but enough. Lavender releases its oils very quickly — beyond that, its taste would become too heady.
- Dosage: 12 to 15g per liter. Be generous so that the vanilla can express itself fully.
Let yourself be guided on the paths. With Horizon Azur N°11, the sky is always blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tea contain theine?
Yes, its base is a blend of Chun Mee green tea and Jasmine green tea.
Why steep at 70-80°C rather than hotter?
Water that is too hot would make the Chun Mee bitter and mask the finesse of the vanilla and lavender.
Is the lavender-vanilla pairing common in tea?
No, it is a classic harmony of high pastry but rare in infusions — this is the special feature of this selection.
Why such a short infusion (2-3 minutes)?
Lavender releases its essential oils very quickly; beyond 3 minutes, its taste would become too overpowering.
"A meadow in bloom under an immaculately blue sky — green tea, lavender and vanilla, for a stationary hike."
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