Black sesame, taro, matcha, yuzu
Taiwanese pastries in Paris: the MAISON LE TE sweet menu
Black sesame tart, matcha financier, taro mochi, yuzu cookie: Asian pastries designed to accompany high-altitude Taiwanese teas.
Black sesame tart, matcha financier, taro mochi, yuzu cookie: Asian pastries designed to accompany high-altitude Taiwanese teas.
French tradition (financier, sable) and Taiwanese flavors (matcha, black sesame, taro).
Each pastry tested with several teas before approval.
Menu changes every six to eight weeks based on harvests and sourcing.
Taiwanese pastry borrows much from its neighbors: Chinese (mooncakes, sesame buns), Japanese (mochi, wagashi, matcha), French (since colonization and post-1945 influence). But it has its own profile: more fresh fruit, more dairy, more contemporary recipes. MAISON LE TE and Le Te offer Franco-Taiwanese pastry: French technique (financier, sable, tart) with Taiwanese flavors (matcha, black sesame, taro, yuzu).
Black sesame tart: French crumble with Taiwanese black sesame, black sesame ganache, caramelized brown sugar finish. Pairs with Ali Shan oolong or Sun Moon black tea. Matcha financier: classic French batter with Taiwanese matcha powder, powdered sugar finish. Perfect with matcha latte or a light oolong. Taro mochi: steamed glutinous rice dough, fresh taro puree filling. More exotic, pairs with matcha. Yuzu sable: French shortbread with grated yuzu zest, glazed finish. Seasonal.
Autumn: black sesame and candied chestnut tart, chestnut-yuzu financier. Winter: black sesame and almond galette des rois, candied ginger sable. Spring: matcha and gariguette strawberry tartlet, cherry blossom mochi. Summer: yuzu and Taiwanese basil sable, yellow peach financier.
Each pastry is tested with several teas before menu approval. Ali Shan oolong, floral and buttery, goes well with black sesame pastries. Roasted Dong Ding works better with denser desserts (tart, dense financier). Sun Moon Lake black tea accompanies taro and matcha pastries well. Matcha latte naturally pairs with yuzu sables. The team can advise pairings based on your order.
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Pastries available at both addresses daily. Menu changes every 6-8 weeks.
Black sesame, taro, Taiwanese matcha, yuzu, red azuki bean, candied ginger by season.
Some yes (yuzu sable in vegetable oil version, taro mochi). The team can indicate options.
Between 5 and 8 EUR depending on format.
Yes. Gift box possible for more presentable pastries (financiers, sables, mochi).