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Orchard Delight – Spring Crumble No. 12
The perfect illusion of a dessert fresh from the oven. Arnaud Sion has selected this gourmet blend for you, a true "drinkable pastry." On a smooth base of Green Rooibos and Red Rooibos (Super Grade), discover the exquisite alliance of melting Plum and tangy Rhubarb.
Like a real crumble, this blend is enhanced by pieces of Apple, Date, and the comforting warmth of Cinnamon and Vanilla. A caffeine-free infusion, with notes of biscuit and stewed fruits, ideal for a moment of pure family pleasure, from morning to night.
Ingredients: Apple, cinnamon pieces, date, Green Rooibos, Super Grade Rooibos, quince, plum, red beetroot, rhubarb, vanilla, flavors. Preparation: 12-15g/L | 100°C (212°F) | 7 to 10 min.
Pastry Illusion
A "trompe-l'œil" infusion that reproduces the sensation of a hot crumble, without sugar or butter.
Caffeine-Free Pleasure
Made with fruits and rooibos, this blend can be enjoyed by the whole family, at any time.
Recipe for Happiness
A complex architecture of rhubarb, plum, quince, and cinnamon, carefully selected.
There are scents that have the power to instantly take us back to childhood. The smell of dough baking in the oven, the simmering of stewed fruits, the warmth of a family kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. It is this happy nostalgia that Arnaud Sion wanted to share with you through this exclusive selection.
At Le Comptoir de Toamasina, we want to offer you herbal teas for a unique and complex tasting experience. For Number 12, Arnaud did not look for pure botanical complexity, but sincere emotion. He selected this blend, the Spring Crumble, because it achieves a rare feat: reproducing the gustatory sensation of a pastry dessert. It is a trompe-l'œil infusion — you think you are drinking an herbal tea, you are tasting a cake.
A delicious selection: the recipe for happiness
What convinced Arnaud Sion to choose this blend is the incredible richness of its composition. It is not simple flavored water; it is a carefully thought-out architecture of flavors.
| Ingredient | Role in the blend |
|---|---|
| Super Grade Rooibos | The classic red rooibos. It brings woody, vanilla, and honeyed notes that recall shortcrust pastry or the crumble biscuit. |
| Green Rooibos | Rarer, unfermented. It is more vegetal, fresher, and lightens the whole to prevent the blend from being cloying. |
| Rhubarb | The star of the blend. Its characteristic tangy flavor awakens the taste buds and "cuts" the sugar of the other fruits. |
| Plum & Quince | These orchard fruits provide a dense aromatic flesh. The quince brings floral and musky notes, typical of old-fashioned jams. |
| Apple & Date | They form the natural binder and naturally sweeten the infusion. |
| Cinnamon | Present in two forms for more depth, it immediately evokes the heat of the oven — the ultimate comfort spice. |
| Vanilla | It coats the acidity of the rhubarb with a creamy caress, finalizing the illusion of the dessert. |
Comparative Sensory Analysis
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The Olfactory Pyramid of Orchard Delight
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Technical Sheet
What You Receive
- Name of the selectionOrchard Delight — Spring Crumble N°12
- CompositionApple, cinnamon, date, green rooibos, super grade rooibos, quince, plum, beetroot, rhubarb, vanilla, aromas
- Main NotesBiscuit, stewed fruits, and cinnamon
- TheineTotal absence
- ColoringNatural, by beetroot
- Dosage12 to 15g per liter
- Temperature100°C
- Steeping time7 to 10 minutes
The sensory profile: a piece of cake in a cup
Tasting Orchard Delight N°12 is treating yourself to a truly indulgent break.
- On the nose: it is stunning. The scent of baked apple with cinnamon and warm biscuit escapes from the cup. You feel like you're entering a bakery. The tangy note of rhubarb pleasantly tickles the nose.
- To the eye: a deep and warm red liquor, naturally colored by the beetroot present in the blend. It is visually very appetizing.
- On the palate: the attack is full and sweet (thanks to the dates and rooibos). Then, the mid-palate reveals the character of rhubarb and plum: it is fruity, lively, gourmand. The finish leaves a comforting taste of cinnamon and vanilla.
Culinary Creations & Pastries
The highly pronounced "crumble" profile of this infusion makes it a magical ingredient for baking. Arnaud Sion offers three delicious ways to use it in the kitchen.
1. Authentic Infused Pear-Rhubarb Crumble
Steep 3 tbsp of Orchard Delight in 20cl of simmering water for a very concentrated infusion. Strain. Use this infused syrup to gently stew your pears and pieces of fresh rhubarb in a pan before covering them with your crumble dough. The tea spices will sublime the fresh fruits!
2. Pastry Glaze Syrup
Boil 250g of sugar with 250ml of water. Off the heat, add 3 tbsp of the Orchard Delight blend. Let steep until completely cooled and strain. This deliciously red syrup flavored with cinnamon/vanilla is perfect for topping crepes, waffles, or for soaking the biscuit of a red fruit charlotte.
3. Pears Poached in Orchard Delight
Prepare 1 liter of Orchard Delight infusion (15g). In a saucepan, plunge 4 peeled whole pears into this hot infusion with 50g of cane sugar. Poach over very low heat for 30 minutes. The pears will take on a magnificent glowing red color (thanks to the beetroot in the tea) and soak up the aromas of cinnamon and vanilla. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Preparation tips: slow cooking
As with a cake, time is a key ingredient. The dried fruits must be given time to rehydrate to release their juices.
- Water: use boiling water.
- Temperature: 100°C. Unlike green teas, this fruit blend needs heat to express all its aromatic power.
- Time: 7 to 10 minutes. Don't be in a hurry — at 10 minutes, the rhubarb, plum and date will have given all their body to the water for a "syrupy" infusion.
- Dosage: 12 to 15g per liter. A well-heaped spoon to be sure to have all the pieces of fruit.
Serve yourself a slice of liquid happiness. With Spring Crumble N°12, indulgence is a wonderful quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why two types of rooibos in this blend?
The super grade rooibos brings woody and vanilla notes like a biscuit; the green rooibos lightens the whole and prevents it from being cloying.
Does this blend contain theine?
No, it is completely free of it — made only of fruits and rooibos, it can be drunk in the evening by the whole family.
Why is the liquor so red?
Thanks to the beetroot naturally present in the blend. It serves as a 100% natural coloring agent without altering the fruity taste.
Why such a long infusion (7-10 min)?
Dried fruits (rhubarb, plum, date) need time and heat to rehydrate and deliver all their body to the water.
"A drinkable crumble — baked apple, tart rhubarb, and warm cinnamon, without sugar or butter. An experience proposed by Arnaud Sion."
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