Exceptional Teas to Enjoy Like Fine Wines
Once overshadowed by French wine culture, tea is now recognized as a refined beverage with its own terroirs, rare harvests and luxury crus. From Long Jing to Gyokuro, some teas reach extraordinary prices and are enjoyed like true grand crus.
Tea, the World’s Second Most Consumed Drink
More than 25,000 cups of tea are drunk every second worldwide. Europe — especially France — is increasingly attracted to exceptional teas and premium green teas known for their antioxidant properties.
Terroirs and Harvests: The Essence of Exceptional Tea
Like wine, great teas depend on terroir, climate and traditional expertise.
China’s Long Jing, Japan’s Gyokuro and India’s Darjeeling belong to the most prestigious categories.
Where to Find Exceptional Teas in France
Luxury tea houses such as Mariage Frères, Dammann Frères and Le Palais des Thés offer rare and limited-production teas. In Paris, La Maison des Trois Thés is considered a true temple of tea culture.
The Most Expensive Teas in the World
Da-Hong-Pao can reach €1,200 per gram, while unique creations like the PG Diamond Tea or Yellow Gold Tea Buds turn tea into an object of pure luxury.
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