"At Alain Ducasse’s New York City bistro, a recent lunch concluded with a cup of a special white-tea blend created by Ducasse for a Parisian tea house’s 150th anniversary. The delicate white tea proved unexpectedly complex and satisfying—featuring green-tea leaves with hints of rose petal and raspberry—and was tasty enough to convert a committed coffee drinker (even prompting the playful extension of a pinkie). The blend is also offered by the teabag at the chef’s restaurants." - Matthew Phenix