I've been painting watercolor remembrances since Tuesday, when Bear and I were invited to the divine
Salon Proust at the Paris Ritz to celebrate the launch of special
TWG teas.
The Ritz was recently renovated at 15 Place Vendome 75001
A definite must-visit if you're in Paris.
Salon Proust is a serene homage to it's namesake serving
Thé à la Francaise with traditional old-fashioned pastries.
Le cake marbré, marron glacé, pain d'epice, speculas...
Starting with the ubiquitous '
madeleine de Proust' served first with warm milk.
Pastry
chef François Perret explained all to us.
Proust's madeleine adorns even the sugar bowls and teacups.
Bear studied the TWG tea menu assiduously...
First we tried
Ritzy Earl Grey, a blend of black teas with bergamot, French blue cornflowers and rare Yin Zhen white tea. Trés delicate.
Then Jardin Vendome, a blend of green tea with wildflowers and a touch of Chamomile - trés raffinement et refraichissante.
Last but never least, chocolate madeleines made from
feves de cacao, infinitively chocolate.
As a gift we received a tin of excellent Ritzy Earl Grey and a giant cake-size madeleine (which Bear ate when I wasn't looking). Do consider dropping in for tea at
Salon Proust at the Ritz. An exquisite experience.
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