Recipes

Pears poach slowly in a golden bath of chamomile, honey and lemon zest, until the liquid reduces to a light syrup: Dammann Frères’ Chamomile N°422, a pure herbal tea with honeyed notes and a hint of pineapple, brings its gentle calm to dessert.

Fine, icy crystals of a deeply colored infusion crunch under the spoon, with fresh blueberries and a mint leaf alongside: Dammann Frères’ Carcadet Cassis Menthe N°653, hibiscus with blackcurrant and peppermint, is naturally caffeine-free and made for summer.

Lychees, pink grapefruit, crushed ice and a splash of tonic make a summer glass that fizzes and perfumes at once: Dammann Frères’ Bali Herbal Tea N°426, a caffeine-free blend of lime blossom and verbena flavored with lychee, grapefruit and rose, is at its heart.

Hot cream meets lemon juice and sets, as if by magic, into a silky spoonful; Verbena Herbal Tea Bags N°470 from Dammann Frères, pure, caffeine-free verbena harvested after flowering, add their sweet, lightly lemony freshness.

Butter and sugar turning to caramel in the skillet, folded crêpes warming in an orange syrup, a handful of raspberries to finish: Tisane du Roy N°429 from Dammann Frères, caffeine-free with orange blossom, blackcurrant leaves and red fruits, adds its floral bouquet to the sauce.

A clove-studded slice of lemon floating in a steaming mug, honey on the spoon, the evening winding down: Dammann Frères’ Tisane du Berger Herbal Tea N°423, caffeine-free verbena and lime blossom with peppermint and orange blossom, makes a soothing toddy, with or without whiskey.

Dark chocolate melting into spice-infused milk, whisked until frothy, a pinch of cinnamon on top: Tisane de Noël N°467 from Dammann Frères, with cinnamon, cocoa beans, licorice, ginger and cardamom, turns a winter night’s hot chocolate into dessert in a mug.

Honey dissolving into a warm infusion, then cold bubbles, lemon and ice: Dammann Frères’ Organic Herbal Mint Tea Bags, pure organic spearmint and naturally caffeine-free, turn their sweet, cool freshness into a thirst-quenching summer drink.

Low heat, a covered pan, and apples slowly giving way under a honeyed floral steam; Organic Chamomile Tea Bags from Dammann Frères, a spring harvest of organic chamomile with a light note of pineapple, bring their soft, bitter-free sweetness to the compote.

Diced strawberries suspended in a trembling jelly, served in small glasses after dinner: Dammann Frères’ Merveilles Herbal Tea N°480, caffeine-free verbena and lime blossom scented with strawberry, raspberry and rose, sets into a light, floral dessert.

Clementine segments, a ripe banana and cool yogurt whirl together in the blender for a bright start to brunch; Dammann Frères’ Maté Clémentine N°588, green maté with apple and clementine essential oil, adds lively citrus and a natural lift of caffeine.

Cocoa dust on the fingertips and the scent of cinnamon and cloves filling the kitchen: steeped in warm cream, Dammann Frères’ Infusion de Noël N°467, rich with cocoa beans, cardamom and ginger, gives these truffles the taste of a winter evening.