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The whole plant is useful, but here at Les 2 Marmottes it's the seeds that interest our brewmasters the most. Shop our Green Anise infusion

C’est au coeur même du terrier de Bons-en-Chablais, en Haute-Savoie, que les marmottes s'apprêtent pour Noël. À l’extérieur de notre atelier, rien ne laisse imaginer ce qu’il s’y passe. Pourtant ce ne sont pas moins de 60 personnes qui...

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You won't be surprised to hear that our habits change with the seasons. Well, so do our taste buds! Luckily winter is coming and bringing with it a multitude of flavours. And when it comes to making your taste buds tingle, Les 2...

It was during a nap that the emperor Shen Nong is said to have discovered tea in 2327 B.C., a light wind having swept tea leaves into his hot water. The brew gave him strength and energy. Shop our teas

Rosemary is a shrub that grows wild on limestone soils in the Mediterranean at up to 1,500 metres above sea level. The shrub, which is native to arid areas and grows in the mountains, is renowned for its taste and health benefits. Shop...

Verbena, an old lady's tea, right? Grandma knows where it's at! Verbena has a reputation for cooling the mood. Shop our verbena infusions

Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is grown in all the tropical regions of the world, which provide it with the warmth and humidity it craves.  Shop our Ginger infusions

Turmeric is a perennial plant that grows in Asia. It's the roots - or rhizomes - that are used. Les 2 Marmottes travelled all the way to India to find the plants needed for our detox infusion. In India, the bright colour of turmeric...

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of cinnamon trees native to China and Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). Cinnamon, you either love it or you hate it! Actually, it's not that simple, it's all a question of quantities and...

Our brewmasters work with the whole thyme leaf so that it expresses all its aromatic power once immersed in hot water. The cut is crucial to ensuring the plant reveals its flavours and benefits.  Shop our Thyme infusions

What tea's best when you want to read?  Tell me what you're reading, I'll tell you what to brew. A herbal tea, a good book, a comfy pair of socks... We don't know about you, but we're picturing the scene! Here are a few tips to help you...

Mint is a perennial aromatic plant. A little shade and moist soil are enough for it to make itself at home, so much so that it sometimes gets out of control! Mint has been used for centuries for its many virtues.  Shop our Mint teas

Our brewmasters are experts in complex blends, but sometimes simplicity is key. Chamomile is a little no-fuss flower that unveils its delicate fragrance when immersed in hot water.  Shop our nos chamomile infusions

Every part of the fennel is good, from the bulb to the feathery fronds. But it's the seeds that our brewmasters want for their powerful and aniseed taste. Les 2 Marmottes works directly with a family farm in Provence that has been...

Les 2 Marmottes, herbal tea made in France, in partnership with small producers Alain produces the peppermint that we use in recipes that need a fresh appeal! He shares his passion with our brewmasters. Herbal teas Made in France

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Feeling nostalgic for the summer? If you feel like summer can't possibly be over and the sun is still shining in your head even in the heart of winter, then this selection is for you : learn how to make your own iced tea or cold brew...

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Time to prepare for hibernation Advice from Richard, one the Brewmasters at Les 2 Marmottes Many plants have soothing properties and are known to promote better sleep. But all too often, we put the benefit before the taste, but both...