Yes, the orange gives it lively and refreshing notes.

Carioca Green Tea - Orange

Discover our Sencha green tea from China, delicately flavored with orange, for a refreshing and invigorating experience. Why “Escape Carioca”? Because this tea will allow you to make our carioca punch! Its slightly tangy taste and its liveliness, thanks to the orange, make it a real gourmet delight to savor in each cup.

Power of scented green tea: 6/10
Main notes: the flavor of carioca orange, an orange which gives slightly tart notes
To savor: In the morning and after the lunch

Enjoy our delicious Carioca Orange Green Tea, ideal for afternoons or evenings. Buy it online in bulk and discover the best orange flavored green tea for brewing and your recipes. Its sweet and tasty flavor will transport you to a true taste paradise.

Packaging

Reference TVOC100

€6.00

Citrus Freshness

The vivacity of sunny orange provides a sparkling and energizing taste experience.

Sencha Base

The vegetal sweetness of Chinese green tea soothes the mind and perfectly balances the acidity of the fruit.

Rio Spirit

An invitation to escape, evoking the sparkling beaches and frenzied rhythms of Brazil.

Discover our Chinese Sencha green tea, delicately flavored with orange, for a refreshing and invigorating experience. Its slightly tart taste and vivacity make it a real gourmet delight to be savored in every cup. Ideal for summer afternoons or evenings.

This green tea is not just a drink, it is an invitation to escape. With the frank freshness of orange and the sweetness of green tea, it offers a taste experience without equal, devoid of the bitterness of overly strong teas. Infused with the sunny aroma of orange, this blend is a celebration of Carioca energy.

Whether you enjoy it hot for a comforting moment of relaxation or cold for an explosion of absolute freshness, Carioca Escape Green Tea is your one-way ticket for a moment of pure happiness, heading for the sparkling beaches of Copacabana.

A word from Arnaud Sion

"I wanted to offer you a harmony of flavors capable of making you feel the joy of a sunny day in Brazil. In my orange green tea, you will find all this warm energy."

Comparative Sensory Analysis

Carioca vs Dawn vs Plain Sencha

Frank orange versus bergamot-passion fruit, and plain tea

Orange · Frank citrus

Tart · Lively

Bergamot · Floral

Vegetal · Fresh

Carioca (Our selection)

Dawn

Plain Sencha

The most direct citrus: Carioca plays frankly and sunnily with orange, without detours — the perfect profile for mixology and punch. Where Dawn adds complexity with bergamot and passion fruit, Carioca remains simple, gourmand, and tart on its sweet Sencha base.

Carioca · Dawn · Sencha

The Olfactory Pyramid of Orange Tea

How the aromas unfold, from the first impression to the finish

Technical Sheet

What You Receive

Name of the selectionCarioca Escape Green Tea (Orange)
IngredientsSencha green tea, orange, orange peels, rose petals, natural orange flavor
Main NotesVibrant orange and delicately tangy notes
To be enjoyedMorning, afternoon, and in an evening cocktail
PackagingPouch 80g, 160g or 480g
LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h

Why choose Orange Green Tea

Opting for the Carioca Escape Green Tea means choosing a sensory experience that combines the sparkling freshness of orange with the soothing sweetness of green tea. It is a celebration of simplicity and the frank taste of citrus.

The sparkling freshness of orange: each infusion releases the lively and sunny aromas of orange, transporting you directly under the sun.
The soothing sweetness of Sencha: the vegetal base of the green tea balances the acidity, offering a round and thirst-quenching finish.

How to prepare Carioca Escape Green Tea

Measure: about 2 grams of tea (1 teaspoon) for each 250 ml cup.
Heat the water: to 75-80°C. Never boil the water so as not to "cook" the green tea leaves and develop bitterness.
Steep: 2 to 3 minutes (up to 4 for a more pronounced citrus bitterness).
Enjoy: strain and taste. It is also an exceptional base for your summer iced teas.

The "homemade" recipe (for 100g)

Sencha green tea: 80g
Dried orange peels: 15g
Dried rose petals: 1g
Natural sweet orange flavor: 4g

Gently mix the dry ingredients, stir in the natural flavor, mix well, then store in an airtight jar away from light.

5 Recipes & Cocktails: The Carioca Spirit

The very "frank orange" profile of this tea makes it the essential ally of your summer drinks.

1. The famous "Carioca Punch" Cocktail (with alcohol)

Ingredients

500 ml of steeped and cooled orange green tea
250 ml of Brazilian Cachaça
1 fresh orange cut into wedges
2 tbsp liquid cane sugar
Crushed ice

Preparation

In a large shaker (or with a muddler), crush the orange wedges with the cane sugar.
Add the Cachaça and the cooled green tea.
Fill with crushed ice, shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Serve immediately!

2. Tropical Orange Punch (alcohol-free)

Ingredients

1 liter of steeped and cooled Carioca green tea
500 ml fresh pineapple juice
500 ml ginger ale
200 ml cane sugar syrup
Orange slices, pineapple cubes, and crushed ice

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the tea, pineapple juice, and cane syrup.
Gently stir in the ginger ale to keep the bubbles.
Add the fresh fruit and serve with a ladle over crushed ice.

3. "Cold Brew" Carioca Iced Tea

Ingredients

15g Carioca Escape Green Tea
1 Liter cold filtered water
A few fresh mint leaves
Agave syrup (optional)

Preparation

Place the tea in the cold water and let steep in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Strain the liquor into a pitcher.
Add the mint, sweeten to your liking with the agave, and serve with ice cubes. Cold brewing guarantees zero bitterness!

4. Exotic Orange-Sencha Sorbet

Ingredients

40 cl of very strong brewed Carioca green tea (15g of tea)
100g cane sugar
Juice of one lime
1 egg white (for texture)

Preparation

Steep the tea at 80°C for 4 minutes. Filter and dissolve the sugar and lime juice in it.
Let cool completely in the refrigerator.
Churn in an ice cream maker. When the sorbet starts to set, fold in the beaten egg white for a very airy texture.

5. Orange Infused Soft Cake

Ingredients

200g flour, 1/2 sachet baking powder
150g sugar, 3 eggs
120g melted butter
5 cl milk
2 tbsp finely ground Carioca tea powder

Preparation

Warm the milk and let the orange green tea powder steep in it (do not filter).
Beat the eggs and sugar, add the flour and baking powder, then the melted butter.
Stir in the infused milk. Mix well and bake for 40 min at 180°C.

Extend the Experience with Arnaud Sion

Discover a multitude of ways to sublimate your tea! Arnaud Sion shares his passion through books dedicated to spices and tea, but also numerous exclusive recipes available on our ecommerce blog. To go further, join our community on our YouTube channel, where tutorials, tasting tips, and immersive journeys to the heart of the plantations await you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the name "Carioca"?

"Carioca" refers to the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro. This frank orange tea allows you to make the famous carioca punch and captures the sunny spirit of Brazil.

At what temperature should I steep it?

Between 75 and 80°C, never boiling, for 2 to 3 minutes, to preserve the vegetal sweetness of Sencha green tea.

Is it tangy?

Yes, the orange gives it lively, refreshing and slightly tangy notes, while remaining balanced.

Can it be used in mixology?

Absolutely! It is the perfect tea for cocktails based on cachaça or white rum, or for thirst-quenching iced teas.

"All the spirit of Rio in a cup — sunny and fresh orange, the base of our famous carioca punch."

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