Citrus, Green Tea, and the Language of Golden Things

Some teas feel nocturnal.
Others belong to storms.

But House of Soleil was never born from darkness alone.

It is the warmth spilling through cathedral glass at dusk. The final golden light resting against velvet curtains. The kind of beauty that feels almost holy before it fades into evening.

Built around luminous orange and delicate green tea, House of Soleil carries a profile that feels romantic in a different way than Noir’s darker blends. Softer. Brighter. Seductive without sharpness.

Like sunlight remembered by something that now lives in shadow.

Flavor Profile

House of Soleil opens with bright citrus and soft floral sweetness before settling into the mellow, grassy warmth of green tea.

Primary Notes

• Sweet orange
• Citrus blossom
• Honeyed green tea
• Soft floral undertones

Secondary Notes

• Fresh zest
• Sun-warmed herbs
• Delicate tannins
• Light nectar sweetness

Mouthfeel

Silken and airy with a clean finish that lingers gently rather than heavily.

The citrus brightens the palate first, while the green tea grounds everything beneath it, creating balance instead of bitterness.

Served hot, it feels elegant and comforting.
Served iced, it becomes radiant and refreshing.

A Tea Meant for Companions

House of Soleil pairs beautifully with pastries and softer desserts because of its balance between brightness and warmth.

Ideal companions include:

• Orange scones
• Honey cakes
• Lemon shortbread
• Vanilla cream
• White chocolate
• Berry preserves
• Candied citrus
• Clotted cream

Its natural citrus oils also make it ideal for infusion into syrups, glazes, cocktails, and mocktails.

House of Soleil Tea Scones

A Noir Tea Room Companion Recipe

These scones were designed specifically to echo the tea itself — bright citrus folded into delicate richness with soft notes of warmth beneath the surface.

They feel less like breakfast and more like something stolen from a gothic conservatory at golden hour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp finely ground House of Soleil tea
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Optional additions:

• White chocolate chips
• Dried orange peel
• Raw sugar topping

Instructions

Prepare the dry ingredients

Whisk together:

• flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• ground tea
• orange zest

The tea should be finely crushed to fully perfume the dough.

Cut in the butter

Work cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

Small pieces of butter create tender layers and a softer crumb.

Combine the wet ingredients

Whisk together:

• heavy cream
• egg
• vanilla
• orange juice

Fold gently into the dry ingredients until just combined.

The dough should remain soft and slightly imperfect.

Shape & chill

Form dough into a round disc roughly 1 inch thick.

Cut into wedges and chill for 15 minutes before baking.

Bake

Bake at 400°F for 16–20 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.

Serve warm beside freshly steeped House of Soleil with honey or orange blossom preserves.

Final Notes

House of Soleil is not merely citrus.

It is warmth with elegance.
Brightness softened by restraint.
A tea that feels like standing inside fading gold light while the rest of the world slips quietly toward dusk.

Some rituals belong to midnight.

This one belongs to the hour just before.