Nina’s Marie-Antoinette

Nina’s Marie-Antoinette“We represent an iconic part of French royal heritage, which is the genesis of modern cuisine,” Delphine Tissandier, who handles Nina’s Marie-Antoinette’s museum, says. “Our store represents the culture of Versailles, which is about impressing our guests and offering a unique experience of tasting a piece of history.”

One aspect that makes Nina’s blends truly one-of-a-kind is the source of ingredients integrated in their teas. In keeping with their ties to the royal court, Nina’s has an exclusive partnership with the King’s Kitchen Garden at Versailles. The company continues to use and incorporate fresh fruits and flowers from the garden in its teas and jams. 

Nina’s Marie-Antoinette

When visitors step into Nina’s boutique and showroom, the ambiance of the venue is intended to transport them back in time. “The most important thing is while guests taste original teas they feel transported in a time machine that allows them to view sides of the multifaceted Versailles,” Delphine explains. Scattered throughout the pristine, white interior of the showroom are various pieces of memorabilia commemorating the company’s tie to Marie Antoinette. Such items include a bust of the last queen of France and a letter written from a cousin of Marie Antoinette. 

2 COMMENTS

  1. Looks like Nina’s has been completely redesigned since I visited in 2007. It had lots of red accents drawn from the tea cannisters at the time.

  2. The Marie Antoinette tea is delectable! By far my favorite tea in the world. I keep a small supply at home to enjoy with my daughter when she comes home from college.

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