Eros tea is floral and fairly light. That being said, however, the lightness is deep, rich, and conveys a sense of yellow like a painting by Turner, who made yellow seem more exquisite than anything nature could offer.
The aroma is not as intense as Marco Polo, another favorite of mine, but it is like being in a French country garden—possibly at Giverny where Monet painted. With Eros I once again noticed the brilliant way that Mariage Frères has deep rich flavors that sustain themselves on the tongue, in the throat and in the aftertaste. A lot of light floral teas I know give a little whiff of their perfume and POOF! they have vanished. This tea stays: like the finest French perfume, it caresses you with its vapors and aromas.
It’s a nice black and would be a wonderful blend to serve at a sophisticated tea party or, as the name suggests, after a romantic tryst.
One of the things I like about Mariage Frères teas is they are resolutely natural: the ingredients must be of the highest quality and there is no hint of anything synthetic or ephemeral. it may cost more than other black teas, but it is worth it. Considering what you get, it’s a lot less costly than a tea bag at Starbucks!
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This is a beautiful review. I will have to look for Eros. It sounds wonderfully sensual.
I so would like to try this tea, and the Marco Polo! I think their French Breakfast looks great too. I saw them offered online at Dean and DeLuca but was wondering if there were alternatives. Thanks!
Thanks for this review. It’s spot on. I love this tea.
This is a beautiful review. I will have to look for Eros. It sounds wonderfully sensual.
I so would like to try this tea, and the Marco Polo! I think their French Breakfast looks great too. I saw them offered online at Dean and DeLuca but was wondering if there were alternatives. Thanks!
Thanks for this review. It’s spot on. I love this tea.