Forager story
In the middle of the 17th century, Louis XIV and the French East India Company sponsored the exploration of distant lands in the search of exotic goods and spices. The tea trade soon flourished. Nicolas and Pierre Mariage were at the forefront—the Mariage brothers travelled to Madagascar and Persia, where they signed a trade agreement with the Shah. They brought home fragrant, gorgeous teas never before seen in Europe. Tea became the thriving family business.
By 1843, when the Mariages opened their first shop in Paris, they had generations of experience and knowledge, and continued to import the finest teas from around the world. Today, tourists flock to their historic teashop in the Marais, which is a feast for the senses. Mariage Frères blends the highest quality green teas from Japan, white teas from China, First Flush Darjeelings, and more. The Mariage family has elevated tea to art, and savoring one of their signature blends is a true delight.
Mariage Frères presents their teas in gorgeous tins. Together, we’ve crafted a balanced, lovely signature Mariage Frères DEAN & DELUCA blend, a rich black tea with subtle notes of citrus. Their Marco Polo, aromatic black tea infused with Chinese and Tibetan fruits and flowers, is a wonderful afternoon pick-up, and Rouge Bourbon Vanille Tea is perfect for savoring with a flaky pastry. We hope you’ll try them all.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great aroma (6)
- High quality (6)
- Smooth body (6)
- Unique flavor profile (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Morning (7)
- Afternoon (4)
- Anytime (4)
- Tea Body:
- Medium (3)
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tea enthusiast (6)
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Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
Cons
Best Uses
- Afternoon
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
Wow! I have had a lot of great tea, but the flavor on this is brilliant, really. It's pricey but for good reason. Let's start with the packaging. Stunning! I received this as a gift and as a tea enthusiast, I really appreciated it. The packaging is well thought out and luxurious. When you open the canister and pop open the seal, the aroma from the tea is divine. The flavor is big and bold but smooth, great for first thing in the morning. I take mine with milk and sugar.
- Tea Body:
- Full
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth
- Tea Flavor:
- Chocolatey, Creamy, Malty, Smoky
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
Wonderful tea
Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
- Unique Flavor Profile
Cons
Best Uses
- Afternoon
- Anytime
- Dessert Tea
- Gifts
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
I'm sitting here at my computer drinking a cup of French Breakfast Tea right now and I'm remembering a trip to Paris last summer to the Louvre, where I first found this tea at a Mariage Freres' shop there. The heady chocolate aroma instantly takes me there and I'm remembering the crispy, warm, butter-flavored croissant at the pâtisserie--hummm; just heavenly!
Drinking this special tea always takes me back there, and I don't even need to get on a plane for 12 hours to enjoy it! Seriously, you've got to try this tea~it is by and far my favorite tea. When I want to indulge in my guilty little pleasure I like to use half-and-half and sugar. I know, sinful--right! But it's soooo good!
Super grateful that Dean & Deluca offers it here in the US!
- Tea Body:
- Medium
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth
- Tea Flavor:
- Chocolate
Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
- Soothing
Cons
Best Uses
- Anytime
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
I like a number of different Mariage teas, but for a smooth, classic tea that refreshes, this is the one. Needs no sugar, lemon, or milk - perfect as is!
- Tea Body:
- Medium
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth
- Tea Flavor:
- Rich but not overbearing
Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
- Unique Flavor Profile
Cons
Best Uses
- Anytime
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
I drink tea instead of coffee and the Mariage Freres French Breakfast Tea is the best tea I've found. We travel frequently, have spent a good deal of time in Paris, Rome and other European cities and have found nothing better. I'm so glad it is available here in the U.S.
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth
Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
Cons
Best Uses
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
This is a beautiful tea, rich not bitter with a hint of vanilla. As its name implies, it is the perfect morning tea. Also great when you need an afternoon pick-me-up (Try their Darjeeling for a lighter afternoon tea.). I suggest the loose tea and a short brewing time. It only takes 2 or 3 minutes to get a strong cup. I drink it black, but have also tried it with a small amount of honey--delicious. So happy to find Mariage Freres in the US.
- Tea Body:
- Full
- Tea Finish:
- Smooth
Pros
- Great Aroma
- High Quality
- Smooth Body
- Unique Flavor Profile
Cons
Best Uses
- Anytime
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
Use the loose tea at home, gorgeous bags at the office.
Aroma is comforting so especially nice to ease into the day, almost sweet so nice in the afternnoon
- Tea Body:
- Medium
- Tea Flavor:
- Subtle vanilla
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Afternoon
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
This is an amazing tea, superb. I have it with a little milk and sugar. Perfection.
Pros
- Aroma
- Bold
- Full Body
- Smooth Taste
- Unique
Cons
Best Uses
- Afternoon
- Morning
Comments about Mariage Frères French Breakfast Tea:
Tea is our typical morning drink, and my husband, having grown up in England, is fond of many varieties. This is by far his favorite. It has an amazing smoky quality and depth without the bitterness common in strong tea.
We discovered the Mariage Freres tea room through our Paris city guide last summer, and, unable to taste anything, chose a few different types of tea by name and smell alone. They are all wonderful, each with unique flavors I've not experienced in other teas.
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