Nina’s Marie-Antoinette

Nina’s Marie-AntoinetteInstead of serving a traditional three-course afternoon tea service, Nina’s French Royal Tea echoes Marie Antoinette’s famous words, “Let them eat cake!” For 18€ (approximately $21), guests enjoy a pot of Nina’s Original Marie-Antoinette Tea with a slice of the tearoom’s Marie Antoinette cake, which incorporates the same rose and apple flavors found in the signature tea. Reportedly savored by the queen, the eponymous cake offered in the tearoom was created by the company’s namesake Nina, the spouse of Pierre Diaz, the founder of La Distillerie Frères. This decadent treat, along with a pot of tea, makes for a refreshing cake break for tourists in need of a brief idyll from a day of sightseeing. 

Nina’s Marie-Antoinette
In lieu of a three-course tea service, guests of Nina’s of Paris can indulge in the company’s signature Marie-Antoinette blend and a slice of cake named after the famous French royal.

“The tea room is very popular among both French citizens and tourists from all over the world eager to learn the secrets of Queen Marie-Antoinette…” Delphine says. She reports that as the origin of Nina’s was about fragrance the store offers guests a chance to smell and learn about the teas and fruit blends. The most popular is the signature Original Marie-Antoinette Tea, which includes bits of handpicked apples and roses.

With more than 50 points of distribution around the world, Nina’s teas are available in several countries, including the United States (through retailers such as Paris In A Cup in Orange, California, parisinacup.com), England, China, and Japan. Those visiting Paris who might not be able to stop by the showroom can also find tins of Nina’s teas for sale in several museums throughout the City of Love, such as the Louvre, the Château de Fontainebleau, and the Palace of Versailles.


Nina’s of Paris is located at 29 Rue Danielle Casanova, 75001 Paris, France. The tearoom is open from noon to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The French Royal Tea can be served during those hours. Although not required, reservations can be made by calling +33 1 55 04 80 55. For more information, visit ninasparis.com.

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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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