Drinks

A pink swirl painted inside a tall glass, a straw, and the scent of strawberries rising from something cold and thick. Maison Perrotte’s Dream Strawberry Jam, pure and generous, made from strawberries hand-picked at their full flavor, makes this milkshake taste like a summer afternoon.

Barely three minutes of steeping keep a jasmine green tea soft and floral, ready for a glittering leaf of sugar: Canasuc’s À l’Origine Organic Sugar, unrefined organic cane sugar shaped in France, brings a gentle sweetness that suits delicate teas.

Mugs of warm tea and orange juice, a cinnamon stick and cloves steeping gently, a thin slice of orange floating on top: the six sachets of Dammann Frères’ festive Christmas Tea Box N°155 make an alcohol-free punch for everyone at the table.

A pitcher waiting in the fridge, a glass full of ice, a generous splash of cold milk and a pinch of cinnamon on top: Dammann Frères’ Chaï Iced Tea, black tea with ginger, cloves, pink peppercorns and cardamom, brings warm spices to a cold glass.

Stirred into the hot tea, six little teapots vanish before ripe peach slices and a few hours of chill do the rest: Canasuc’s À la Bonne Heure Sugar Large, made in France in the traditional manner, sweetens a glass of summer served over ice.

Thick, cold and frothy, with a pinch of cardamom on top, this lassi takes five minutes and one blender. Maison Perrotte’s Mango & Passion Fruit Jam, a gold medalist at the Concours Général Agricole, brings tender mango and a lively tartness.

Passion fruit pulp, a few raspberries, ice and sparkling water, finished with a slice of lime: Dammann Frères’ Carcadet Passion Framboise N°539, a caffeine-free hibiscus infusion intensely flavored with passion fruit and raspberry, makes a lusciously fruity spritzer at any hour.

Half dessert, half drink, each tall glass holds a scoop of mango sorbet slowly melting into chilled white tea, with toasted almonds on top: Dammann Frères’ Bella Blanca Iced Tea N°655, Paï Mu Tan flavored with mango and almond, is made for summer.

Into a cup of strong Assam goes a cube as clear as rock crystal, melting slowly before a splash of milk: Canasuc’s White Candy Sugar, pure cane sugar crystallized naturally in France, is the traditional partner of a robust tea.

A punch bowl of chilled tea, pink grapefruit juice and lychees, fizzing with sparkling water just before the guests arrive: Dammann Frères’ Bali Iced Tea N°315, green and jasmine teas scented with lychee, grapefruit and rose, fills it with fresh, floral notes.

Before the powder comes the root: Place des Épices’ organic turmeric shavings, dried Indian root simmered with fresh ginger, turn a pot of water into a golden, warming cup finished with a slice of lemon.

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 linden blossom and verbena flavored with lychee, grapefruit and rose, is at its heart.