{"product_id":"belle-matinee-french-earl-grey-1","title":"Belle Matinée French Earl Grey 250g Tin","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA full-bodied French Earl Grey with bright bergamot, soft florals and a clean citrus finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Matinée means \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Morning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic black tea is blended with bergamot oil, rose petals, calendula and cornflowers to create a tea with depth, fragrance and gentle lift. Floral, but never perfumed. Refined, but still generous in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 g tin is made for households where tea is shared freely, the pot is rarely made for one and another cup is usually welcomed. It also makes a particularly generous gift for the devoted tea drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g tin | Approximately 70–125 cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Beautiful Morning, Carried Into the Afternoon\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Matinée begins with organic black tea and bright bergamot, then softens into rose, calendula and cornflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black tea gives the blend enough body to feel satisfying. Bergamot brings a clean citrus lift, while the botanicals add fragrance, colour and a gentle floral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is composed rather than delicate. A French Earl Grey with presence, balance and just enough romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the larger 250 g tin, there is plenty for slow mornings, afternoon visitors and the second pot that follows when no one is quite ready to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it when a plain cup will not quite do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea style:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Earl Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple origins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Black Tea, Bergamot Oil, Rose Petals, Calendula and Cornflowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush florals with a citrus lift\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, with a little milk or with lemon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g tin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–125 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Tastes Like\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Matinée is full-bodied and gently floral, with bright bergamot and a clean citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black tea gives the blend structure. Rose brings softness, while calendula and cornflowers add subtle botanical character without overwhelming the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamot, soft florals and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 level teaspoons per 250 ml cup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd water heated to \u003cstrong\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep for \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one teaspoon for a lighter, more fragrant cup or two for greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 500 ml pot, use 2–4 level teaspoons. Remove the leaves once brewed to keep the finish clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it black, with a small amount of milk or with a slice of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Drink It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Matinée is made for the more considered parts of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a slow morning, a quiet pause at eleven or the pot brought out when friends arrive in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 g tin belongs in a household that drinks tea often and shares it generously. It is equally suited to the host who likes to keep plenty in the cupboard and the fine tea drinker who would consider a full tin a very good gift indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially good with madeleines, almond cake, shortbread, fresh fruit or something with a little citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Botanicals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergamot oil\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the tea its bright, familiar Earl Grey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals\u003c\/strong\u003e bring softness and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula and cornflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e add gentle floral detail and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create a French Earl Grey that feels expressive without becoming overly perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Black Tea, Bergamot Oil, Rose Petals, Calendula and Cornflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains natural bergamot flavour from bergamot oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 250 g tin makes approximately 70–125 cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final yield depends on whether you use one or two teaspoons per cup and how strongly you prefer your tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor homes where the teapot is used often, this is the size that keeps everyone properly supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTin and Storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a reusable Merry Wolf tea tin designed to help protect the leaves from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid firmly closed between uses and store in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and strong aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tea is finished, the tin is made to be kept, refilled or passed on to someone who will put it to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBlended in the Barossa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea and botanicals are sourced from multiple origins, then blended and packed in the Barossa by Tea Master Jacinta Gibson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merry Wolf was created around a simple belief: everyday things should be made well enough to earn their place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g reusable tin | Approximately 70–125 cups | Blended and packed in the Barossa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Merry Wolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52452404986087,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/7697\/2007\/files\/BelleMatinee250.jpg?v=1786323081","url":"https:\/\/themerrywolf.com\/products\/belle-matinee-french-earl-grey-1","provider":"The Merry Wolf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}