Macaron Cassis Violette from Dammann Frères

Macaron Cassis Violette

Tea type
Green Tea
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Flavors
Alkaline, Black Currant, Cut Grass, Drying, Earthy, Fruity, Grassy, Juicy, Marzipan, Pastries, Tangy, Toasty, Violet, White Wine
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Average preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 3 min, 15 sec 10 oz / 295 ml

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  • “When I went to Dammann Fréres in Paris, I bought one of the two ‘macaron’ teas they had, the Macaron Mangue Jasmin. I came back and I loved it so much, I wished I had bought the other, this one!...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Thank you so much to QueenOfTarts for this tea! I am starting to think maybe two months from now I need to order the teas I want from Dammann Frerés because I am in love with this tea, just based...” Read full tasting note
  • “This is a nice idea – currant, violet, macaron. Ideally, this would have a nice balance of berry notes from the currants, elegant florals from the violet and a sweet. light, pastry presence keeping...” Read full tasting note
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  • “this tea was such a welcome surprise! i got no sleep and woke up looking like i got punched in the face— a deep infection in the eye socket apparently. no driving, no school, all i can think is...” Read full tasting note
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From Dammann Frères

This blend, named after the famous ‘macaron’ pastry combines a Sencha tea from China and blackcurrant, violet and ‘macaron’ flavours. Pineapple bits and flower petals make it irresistible.

Recommended brewing time : 3 to 4 minutes

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I picked this up years ago during Anna’s stash sale but somehow haven’t drunk it much over the years. I do like it, though. Today I paired it with some galette des rois to complement the frangipane (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd3oUrhla5d/). It was a good match! The floral violet flavor works really well with flaky almond pastry. I couldn’t taste the macaron note but it might have just been drowned out by the actual almond in the cake or have faded with age. In the second steep, the blackcurrant note comes to dominate the cup.

Another good way to enjoy this blend is to make a tea soda with it! Brew with double leaf, add a little sugar, allow to cool and/or add ice, top with seltzer. This brings out the floral and fruit notes and results in a vibrant, refreshing beverage.
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Dear Anna. I hope she is well.

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This also came to me via Kaylee, and this is another I’d been wanting to try for ages. It smelled amazing dry—lots of currant, with hints of blackberry. Steeped, though, the green base took over, and the flavor was nowhere near as good as the dry aroma. The cassis was weak and the macaron (which maybe should have been almond? I’m not sure how a tea can really taste like a macaron) essentially absent. It reminded me of a less good version of Republic of Tea’s Black Raspberry. It’s very possible I messed up my steep: I don’t have a variable temperature kettle or a thermometer, so finicky greens are a challenge. Plus, I only had enough for one serving, so didn’t have a chance to experiment. I wouldn’t mind trying this again sometime, but I have so many other teas on my list for if and when I make a Dammann order I’m not sure it will happen
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Oh wow, this is a lovely tea! Green tea with a floral black currant? YES!

I think this was from kaylee…thanks so much for the sample! This is right up my alley :)

Super classy, well balanced, and natural tasting.
Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 4 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
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