Dammann Frères Coquelicot Gourmand Black Tea Bags

Coquelicot Gourmand is a black tea composed for drinkers who enjoy fragrance, fruit and the memory of baked sweets in the same cup. Its base gives the infusion enough structure to carry a generous aromatic profile, while scattered flower petals add visual charm inside the Cristal® sachet. Dammann Frères builds the poppy accord from raspberry, cherry and violet, creating an impression that moves between red fruit, delicate flowers and old-fashioned confectionery. Vanilla softens the edges; bitter almond suggests marzipan; biscuit completes the blend with a warm, pastry-like finish.

At 90°C and after four to five minutes, the cup is aromatic and rounded, with the black tea preventing the sweeter notes from becoming weightless. Raspberry and cherry bring brightness, violet lends a floral lift, and the almond-biscuit combination settles into the finish. The producer describes the recipe as gourmet, and the word fits: this is less about austere tannin than about the pleasure of a fragrant tea that recalls sweets and cakes without adding sugar to the cup. Each box contains 25 Cristal® sachets, allowing the leaves and petals room to infuse while keeping preparation simple.

Infuse one sachet in water at 90°C for four to five minutes. Enjoy it plain first to appreciate the balance of fruit, flowers, almond and biscuit. A small amount of milk can emphasise the vanilla and pastry notes, while a slice of lemon is less suitable because it may sharpen the floral-fruit composition. Pair the tea with madeleines, almond financiers, butter biscuits, cherry cake, raspberry tart or a simple vanilla loaf.

It also works well as a graceful afternoon tea beside fresh berries or a square of dark chocolate. For a lighter pairing, serve it with sliced pear and unsalted almonds. Dammann Frères also marks the blend as suitable for iced tea; brew it with the producer's hot-water guidance, cool promptly and serve over ice. Avoid over-steeping, which can make the black-tea base more assertive than the delicate floral notes.

Dammann Frères traces its history to 1692 and has specialised in tea since 1825. The modern house sources teas and infusion plants, checks their quality, creates blends and flavours, and packages them in France. In the 1950s, under the Jumeau-Lafond family, the company devoted itself fully to tea and helped develop the modern French tradition of perfumed blends.

Coquelicot Gourmand sits naturally within that tradition. Rather than relying on a single dominant flavour, it uses a composed accord: red fruits and violet suggest the elusive scent of poppy, while vanilla, bitter almond and biscuit turn the cup toward the pâtisserie. The Cristal® sachet is part of Dammann Frères' practical approach to aromatic tea, giving the ingredients space to open while offering a measured cup. It is a blend where technical composition serves a charming, nostalgic idea.

Store in a cool, dry place away from air, light, humidity, heat and strong odours. Keep sachets in their original box until use. Ingredients: black tea, flower petals and flavourings of poppy accord (raspberry, cherry and violet), vanilla, bitter almond and biscuit. Check the final imported package for its complete allergen statement before publication.