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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 07:09 PM
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US Alternative to Mariage Freres in Paris

I fell in love with the tea at Mariage Freres while in Paris. Sadly, I didn't purchase enough while there since I was trying to stick to a budget. Is there a similar alternative that does mail order in the US? I know that I can purchase from Mariage Freres' website, but the shipping charges to the US are rather steep for a very small product!

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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 07:12 PM
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Check your local Williams and Sonoma. I have seen Mariage Freres teas there.
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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 07:15 PM
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Oops sorry. Williams Sonoma.
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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 07:16 PM
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They have a selection at my favorite shop in Boston, "Louis." Its a sort of Paris's "Colette."
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I've seen it at Dean & DeLuca in Soho, New York but it's not on their website. It might not be a regularly stocked item. If they have it, I'd be very surprised if they wouldn't ship. (212) 226-6800
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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 08:24 PM
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Am I the only one who doesn't understand French and opened this thread wondering if it's about "alternative marriages"?
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Old Jul 5th, 2005, 08:28 PM
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No, you aren't the only one!
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You can buy Mariage Frères teas on line at their web site, which now is in English as well as French.
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And a few other languages also, as you can see at

http://204.50.17.40:8080/mariage-freres/
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Old Jul 6th, 2005, 03:20 AM
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THe Culturred Cup in Dallas is the largest US retailet on Mariage Freres teas. They ship..

http://www.theculturedcup.com/tea.ivnu
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Old Jul 6th, 2005, 04:45 AM
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Wow! So many options to explore! Thank you all so much!

And to clarify, I do know that I can purchase from the Mariage Freres website but I don't wish to purchase enough to merit the expensive shipping charge. The minimum shipping is nearly $20.



Oh, I was very amused by the alternative marriage thread idea. Nope, just tea.
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Old Jul 6th, 2005, 04:50 PM
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Jody-

The website that you suggested has my favorite blend! Thanks for posting the info! Also, I'll be in the area in September, so I'll pop in and check out the place.
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Old Jul 7th, 2005, 12:14 PM
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They certainly do carry a lot of the different blends! I envy you your trip to Dallas...lived there for 12 years , very near that area, and loved it!
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Faina,

ha ha! i had a picture in my head of married brothers!
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Old Jul 7th, 2005, 12:39 PM
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Moldyhotels, were are you located? Porte Rouge here in Chicago has a huge stock of their teas and I have seen some at Williams Sonoma, but not a big selection.
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Old Jul 7th, 2005, 12:54 PM
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Thanks swalter518 -- I just spent 20 minutes on the PR site! They have pictures of the MF teas:
http://www.porterouge.biz/category.a...amp;pindex=all

[Not to mention many other desirable things...]
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Old Jul 7th, 2005, 01:08 PM
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sfowler-it's one of my favorite stores! My husband has barred me from going there! Check out poshchicago.com for another of my favorites!
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Old Jul 7th, 2005, 01:10 PM
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So sneak out and we'll go together
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Sounds like a plan! I'm in!
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I second Jody's recommendation of the Cultured Cup in Dallas. That's where I buy my tea. And you have to try French Breakfast and Prince Igor. Those are the most popular blends.
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