Blueberries and sliced apricots float in a quivering, tea-colored jelly, set in the fridge for a cool summer dessert: Dammann Frères’ Altitude Tea N°500, a blend of high-altitude black teas from Darjeeling, Nepal and Sikkim, brings its refined, lightly fruity finesse.

Serves 4 · 15 min + 3 h chilling

  1. Sprinkle 2 1/2 tsp (8 g) of powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Brew 6 g of Altitude tea in 2 cups (500 ml) of water at 194°F (90°C) for 4 minutes, then strain.
  3. Stir 3 tbsp of honey and the gelatin into the warm tea until fully dissolved.
  4. Divide 1 cup (150 g) of blueberries and sliced apricots among 4 glasses, pour the tea over them and refrigerate for 3 hours, until set.

The star of this recipe: Altitude Tea N°500, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton