{"id":10363,"date":"2020-04-19T20:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-19T18:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=10363"},"modified":"2023-06-27T14:40:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:40:24","slug":"state-of-mind-versailles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/19\/state-of-mind-versailles\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy some Art Deco tea, associated with premium fragrances and bet on a new State Of Mind, eventually to enjoy in Versailles!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_10376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10376\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10376\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/93521070_768210110381722_4337238978307555328_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/93521070_768210110381722_4337238978307555328_n.jpg 828w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/93521070_768210110381722_4337238978307555328_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/93521070_768210110381722_4337238978307555328_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/93521070_768210110381722_4337238978307555328_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong> is more than a <strong>perfume<\/strong> house but also a true <em><strong>way of life<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Have you ever been touched by the Russian soul? In this case, you would surely find your happiness with the polyvalent range proposed by the French based <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stateofmind.fr\">State Of Mind<\/a> adventure, with a selection of teas, <em>niche<\/em> perfumes, home fragrances and even finest silk scarves with genuine designs.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>All those items are deeply&nbsp;inspired by the luxury universe breathed by the creative team, willing to constitute an upscale ensemble of scented products for your well-being and your home interior. A kind of <em>Feng Shui<\/em>, adorned with an&nbsp;<em>Art Deco<\/em>&nbsp;thematics style, a way to pay a tribute to this artistic movement embraced by many isolated creators. This movement, initiated in 1910, on the occasion of the Paris Autumn Fair and the presentation of the achievements of the Deutscher Werkbund (German Workshops), was effectively back then considered as a new esthetics <em>manifesto<\/em>, highlighting rectilinear volumes and orthogonal forms. Finding their direct sources from Cubism, the art of black Africa, from the East and ancient Egypt, for instance due to elements details with <em>chevrons<\/em> and <em>zigzag<\/em> friezes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modeled on the previous illustrious example, this new State Of Mind wishes to instigate a brand new stylistic renewal, relying on the <em>Art Deco<\/em> core principles. Among them, we may count on a distinctive esthetics, like the calligraphy&nbsp;eager to distort the emblematic <em>Art Nouveau<\/em>&#8216;s <em>arabesques<\/em>, and at the same time, appropriating again the codes anciently diffused by the classical Louis XV style. Indeed, like this movement, the State of Mind would amaze you with its collection reflecting plenty of images, reunited after many travels. Moreover, adapting those <em>souvenirs<\/em> into integral <em>Art Deco<\/em> components. To a certain extent, pursuing the L&#8217;Atelier Fran\u00e7ais and Joseph Hoffmann&#8217;s artworks, an admirer of Diaghilev&#8217;s <em>Ballets Russes<\/em>, who transposed into fashion and furnishing, those fabrics brought back from the colorful oriental fairylands. Otherwise, take the opportunity to dive into their wide&nbsp;cosmopolitan universe in their new tea salon and showroom, based in Versailles, through our homemade video at the bottom of this article!&nbsp;<\/strong><em>By AL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy a synesthesia moment in the State Of Mind tea salon, in Versailles \ud83d\udc51 (Jaki Graham \/ Mated)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lXaQr1T6_Lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10374\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10374\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/84679745_717862155416518_1582359882781163520_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/84679745_717862155416518_1582359882781163520_n.jpg 852w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/84679745_717862155416518_1582359882781163520_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/84679745_717862155416518_1582359882781163520_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/84679745_717862155416518_1582359882781163520_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A true art of <strong>tea<\/strong> and <strong>fragrance<\/strong> to share..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Born in 2017, emerging from the intuition of a <strong>lifestyle<\/strong> enthusiast,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stateofmind.fr\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a> proposes you a new way of construing daily things, where anyone can even redefine his life <strong>principles<\/strong>, through an <strong>exaltation<\/strong> of his senses. You may see it as an atypical, original and innovative <strong>brand<\/strong>, inspired by many influences from all over the World, and more especially the <strong>slavic<\/strong> origins of its founder, <strong>Catherine Laskine-Balandina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Associating a matching between different types of products, she decided to offer a new <strong>fragrance<\/strong> approach, across the breaking of traditional branch codes. This innovation extends from the exceptional flavored <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/the\/thes-parfumes\/\"><strong>teas<\/strong><\/a>, granted to casual spirit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/parfum-de-lesprit\/\"><strong>perfumes<\/strong><\/a>, to the new generation <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/bougies-parfumees\/\"><strong>scented<\/strong> <strong>candles<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>home<\/strong> <strong>fragrances<\/strong>. Thus, thanks to the exploration of new segments and connections, this <strong>olfactory<\/strong> concept proposes to detect new harmonies with yourself and your environment, through the benefits of rare vintage <strong>teas<\/strong> and of the&nbsp;<strong>scented<\/strong>&nbsp;items, creating some singular crossroads.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aware of the causal relations between the <strong>fragrances<\/strong> emanating from any random <strong>tea<\/strong> and the delicate following&nbsp;<strong>scented<\/strong>&nbsp;elements surrounding this <strong>tea ceremony<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stateofmind.fr\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>team<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>proposes you to deeper cultivate the <strong>tea<\/strong> and <strong>perfumery<\/strong> legends, in link with <strong>literature<\/strong> and <strong>philosophy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As far as we know, this collaboration between a <strong>tea master<\/strong> and a <strong>perfumer<\/strong>, is a huge <em>premiere<\/em> in the <strong>perfume<\/strong> industry.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10408\" style=\"width: 431px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10408\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78244788_650610772141657_7941155498194108416_n-e1587296177937.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78244788_650610772141657_7941155498194108416_n-e1587296177937.jpg 569w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78244788_650610772141657_7941155498194108416_n-e1587296177937-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Those premium <strong>teas<\/strong> couldn&#8217;t leave you indifferent..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a matter of fact, the <strong>art of tea<\/strong> has been extremely popular in <strong>Orient<\/strong>, since ancient times. After converting Occident with new manners, especially for green and herbal <strong>teas<\/strong>, plus the emergence of <strong>tea salons<\/strong>, this content became then more and more used in <strong>cosmetics<\/strong> and <strong>perfumery<\/strong>, as a <strong>detoxifying<\/strong> and <strong>flavoring<\/strong> ingredient, for your <strong>beauty<\/strong> but not only (photo credits: State Of Mind).<\/p>\n<p>For your information, a couple shades have been noted, between the apparent&nbsp;<strong>odors<\/strong>&nbsp;on <strong>Western<\/strong> and <strong>Oriental<\/strong> teas, as inherent&nbsp;cultural differences s to consider and appreciate.&nbsp;Indeed, the tea <strong>scents<\/strong> in <strong>Occident<\/strong>, are often endowed with certain complementary <strong>fruity<\/strong> and <strong>floral<\/strong> elements, so that the aromas appear as more <strong>sweet<\/strong> and <strong>elegant<\/strong>. However, regarding the dosing,&nbsp; it may happens that the recipe seems to change the nature of tea, like any <strong>jasmine tea<\/strong> (containing a prominent floral structure) or the famous <strong>Earl Gray<\/strong> (starring fruits element).<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to this statement, in <strong>oriental<\/strong> cultures, <strong>tea<\/strong> requires to be simply enjoyed as pure as possible. Except for <strong>green tea<\/strong>, able to metamorphose its assets into a <strong>treasure trove<\/strong>, full of gustative&nbsp;<strong>herbaceous<\/strong> interactions,&nbsp;reviving anyone&#8217;s senses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10366 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/75392656_642295316306536_4113803277647216640_o-e1587300050664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/75392656_642295316306536_4113803277647216640_o-e1587300050664.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/75392656_642295316306536_4113803277647216640_o-e1587300050664-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/75392656_642295316306536_4113803277647216640_o-e1587300050664-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/75392656_642295316306536_4113803277647216640_o-e1587300050664-1024x579.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10416 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/46476156_421032145099522_491263324298674176_o-e1587298355589.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/46476156_421032145099522_491263324298674176_o-e1587298355589.jpg 491w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/46476156_421032145099522_491263324298674176_o-e1587298355589-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/>As we have seen earlier, those barriers between <strong>olfaction<\/strong> and <strong>taste<\/strong> have been abolished by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/stateofmind.fr\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a>, providing an authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/synesthesie\/\"><strong><em>synaesthesia<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(an involuntary <strong>association<\/strong> of different sensory modes) between <strong>taste<\/strong> and <strong>smell<\/strong> during the degustation, where your usual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/the\/thes-parfumes\/\"><strong>tea<\/strong><\/a> becomes a <strong>perfume<\/strong> to drink, since its gustatory pyramid is matching the <strong>olfactory<\/strong> pyramid of its corresponding <strong>fragrance<\/strong>. This was made possible thanks to the association through the elaboration of&nbsp;a range of products and an environment retail, baptized the <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/salon-de-the-olfactif\/\"><strong>Olfactive Tea Room<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(more informations below), as a symbol of a <strong>tea<\/strong> and <strong>perfume<\/strong> fair.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a selection of <strong>sensy<\/strong> realizations, based on a highest quality <strong>flavored<\/strong> tea <strong>blends<\/strong>, which are also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/the\/thes-parfumes\/\"><em><strong>Grand Crus<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;teas<\/a>, thus perfectly corresponding to the <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/parfum-de-lesprit\/\"><strong>perfumes<\/strong><\/a>. They have been luckily conceived by the expertise of the <em>tea sommelier<\/em> <strong>Olivier Scala<\/strong>,&nbsp; in collaboration, for the other part, with the talented <strong>master perfumer<\/strong>&nbsp;Madame <strong>Karine Dubreuil<\/strong>, already author of mythical <strong>perfumes<\/strong> for <strong>Guerlain<\/strong>, <strong>Lanvin<\/strong>, <strong>Gucci<\/strong>, <strong>L&#8217;Artisan Parfumeur<\/strong>, <strong>Lalique<\/strong>, <strong>L&#8217;Occitane<\/strong> and many others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, the artistic touch of <strong>Cedric D\u00e9cquidt<\/strong>&nbsp;would eventually translate this complex tea galaxy, into <strong>images<\/strong>, <strong>furniture&nbsp;<\/strong>and any other relevant&nbsp;<strong>drawings<\/strong>, in order to enhance this unique atmosphere. Among his missions,&nbsp;the design of the 11 home <strong>collections<\/strong>&#8216; own identities, as substantial universes.<\/p>\n<p>Starting by their inspired proper names, each representing a certain personalized&nbsp;quip, such as: <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/modern-nomad\/\"><strong>Modern Nomad<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/sense-of-humor\/\"><strong>Sense of Humor<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/spontaneous-generosity\/\"><strong>Spontaneous Generosity<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/butterfly-mind\/\"><strong>Butterfly Mind<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/secret-of-success\/\"><strong>Secret of Success<\/strong><\/a> and even&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/french-gallantry\/\"><strong>French Gallantry<\/strong><\/a>&#8230; Those are mainly available within 4 universes, from <em>premium<\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/the\/thes-parfumes\/\"><strong>teas<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/parfum-de-lesprit\/\"><em><strong>Eaux de Parfums<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/bougies-parfumees\/\"><strong>scented<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>candles<\/strong><\/a> until home&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/parfum-pour-la-maison\/\"><strong>diffusers<\/strong><\/a>. Thereupon, we invite you to explore this wide <strong>assortment&nbsp;<\/strong>in their official <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stateofmind.fr\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>, which would reserve you a bucket of hundred <strong>surprises<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10372 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76938351_640185943184140_3280757073092018176_o-e1587300132147.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76938351_640185943184140_3280757073092018176_o-e1587300132147.jpg 967w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76938351_640185943184140_3280757073092018176_o-e1587300132147-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76938351_640185943184140_3280757073092018176_o-e1587300132147-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10369\" style=\"width: 421px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10369\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50261848_454815751721161_2993137080512544768_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50261848_454815751721161_2993137080512544768_n.jpg 423w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50261848_454815751721161_2993137080512544768_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50261848_454815751721161_2993137080512544768_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This <strong>rubicon<\/strong> packaging is simply amazing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Concerning the <strong>packaging&nbsp;<\/strong>aspect, the <strong>luxury<\/strong> touch continues to reign in this sphere. In effect, a versatile and precious <strong>casing<\/strong> encloses together these 4 universes, as a <strong>tea box<\/strong>. Lacquered on the side cover, like a <strong>Chinese<\/strong> wooden <strong>box<\/strong>, and composed inside, of some precious material, able to resist <em>versus<\/em> <strong>heat<\/strong>, <strong>corrosion<\/strong>, thanks to a double protective layer. A minimum requirement for an exacting <em>clientele<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>In fact, this may be considered as a real <strong>collector<\/strong>&#8216;s item, suitable for the conservation of any kind of <strong>fragile&nbsp;commodity<\/strong>, such as a precious <strong>perfume<\/strong> bottle, due to the safety shield of some hearty&nbsp;<strong>foam wedge<\/strong>. Otherwise, this object could even serve as a presentation box for the home&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/14\/spend-a-luminous-winter-with-the-natural-scented-candles-of-claepsidra-and-melchior-balthazar\/\"><strong>candles<\/strong><\/a>, thanks to its highlighting modular <strong>scented<\/strong> wax<strong> squares<\/strong>, to burn up with its 2 <strong>wicks<\/strong>. or a diffuser thanks to the double cover. A last but not least conception detail, 32 hand polishing operations have been necessary to form the <strong>cristal cap<\/strong>, constituting the <strong>perfume<\/strong> flasks.<\/p>\n<p>More information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/bougies-parfumees\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a> cubed <strong>scented candles<\/strong>, on this linked <a href=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/14\/spend-a-luminous-winter-with-the-natural-scented-candles-of-claepsidra-and-melchior-balthazar\/\"><strong>article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10373\" style=\"width: 421px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10373\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78984282_659085874627480_1899708311838654464_o-1024x1021.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In other words, <em><strong>tea for two<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take the example of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/etiquette-produit\/french-gallantry\/\"><strong>French Gallantry<\/strong><\/a> universe, whose motto could be the sentence that the <strong>French<\/strong> author <strong>Guillaume Apollinaire<\/strong> wrote in 1915, in his own book, <em><strong>Les Trois Don Juan<\/strong><\/em>, meaning <em>&#8220;a well-born man recognizes himself in two qualities: <strong>gallantry<\/strong> and <strong>bravery<\/strong>&#8220;<\/em>.&nbsp;In other words and much earlier, in 1847, <strong>Auguste Guyard<\/strong> declared in his <em><strong>Quintessences<\/strong><\/em> act, that <em>&#8220;<strong>gallant<\/strong> women make daring lovers&#8221;<\/em>. Based on those observations,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stateofmind.fr\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;opted for an innovative celebration, based on a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-echantillon-de-the-5-gr\/\">French Gallantry<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>tea section, since its <strong>chivalrous<\/strong> origins and its art of mixing genres, as of discussing <strong>serious<\/strong> issues, alongside a little touch of <strong>fantasy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, you would be glad to taste this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-echantillon-de-the-5-gr\/\"><strong>French Gallantry<\/strong><\/a> spirit athwart a precious and rare&nbsp;<strong>tea<\/strong>, extracted from the highlands of <strong>Equatorial Africa<\/strong> (at a great height of 2200 m), situated in <strong>Kenya<\/strong>. This <strong>tea<\/strong> blend contains two major <strong><em>millesime<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;varieties. The <strong>Kenya Marynin<\/strong>&nbsp;spreads <strong>vegetal<\/strong> notes of dry <strong>clay<\/strong>, completed by slightly <strong>peppery<\/strong>, <strong>chalky<\/strong> and <strong>ashy&nbsp;<\/strong>notes. Those aspects are typical from these magnificent <strong>African<\/strong> lands.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>Rwanda Rukeri<\/strong>, still produced according to the traditional method, reinforces this <em>melange<\/em>, with its <strong>full-bodied<\/strong> flavor, full of typical <strong>woody<\/strong> and <strong>vegetable<\/strong> features. Grown at a mild <strong>altitude<\/strong>, between 1,500 and 2,000 m, on a rich and ideally <strong>irrigated<\/strong> soil, this <strong>black tea<\/strong> perfectly shares its original <strong>aromas<\/strong> with the other&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-echantillon-de-the-5-gr\/\">French Gallantr<\/a>y<\/strong>&#8216;s natural elements. Thus, this <strong>tea<\/strong>, perfect for the morning time, would seduce with its dark <strong>robe<\/strong>, offering a <strong>full-bodied<\/strong> cup reminiscent of <strong>wood<\/strong> and <strong>leather&nbsp;<\/strong>hints, without any special bitterness. This particular invigorating <strong>freshness<\/strong> was allowed due to <strong>tomato-basilica<\/strong> married with many <strong>aromatic<\/strong> herbs, such as: <strong>laurel<\/strong>, <strong>sage<\/strong>, <strong>thyme<\/strong>, <strong>oregano<\/strong>. The recommended <strong>brewing duration<\/strong> for 20cl (2g) is 3 mins, with an ideal <strong>brewing temperature<\/strong> of 95\u00b0 C.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10375\" style=\"width: 422px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10375\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85222897_722840961585304_6641856594696994816_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85222897_722840961585304_6641856594696994816_o.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85222897_722840961585304_6641856594696994816_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85222897_722840961585304_6641856594696994816_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85222897_722840961585304_6641856594696994816_o-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You could easily contemplate here the elegant meaning for <strong>black<\/strong> color as <em><strong>art d\u00e9co<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following this <strong>tea<\/strong> instant, let&#8217;s <strong>perfume<\/strong> yourself with the fresh <strong>aromatic<\/strong> and <strong>woody<\/strong> homonym <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-parfum\/\"><strong>French Gallantry<\/strong><\/a> edition. At first sight, you would surely find again the same vigorous freshness of the <strong>tomato<\/strong> and <strong>basil<\/strong>, as seen before, arising from the intense <strong>green<\/strong> notes of <strong>laurel<\/strong>, <strong>oregano<\/strong>, <strong>thyme<\/strong>. Adding to this, we may recognize the typical <strong>tea<\/strong> touch, related to other&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/collection\/\">State Of Mind<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>items, in this&nbsp;<em><strong>niche perfume<\/strong><\/em>, composed of the finest materials.&nbsp;Therefore, a subtle combination of <strong>Kenyan<\/strong> black <strong>tea<\/strong>, <strong>Clary<\/strong> <strong>sage<\/strong> completed with some <strong>heliotrope<\/strong> offers a sensual wake, enhanced by <strong>amber<\/strong> and smoky <strong>woods<\/strong>. It&#8217;s like an elegant and harmonious <strong>gift<\/strong>, even able to enhance your charisma and last all day long, emphasizing to the <strong>World<\/strong>, a certain <strong>French<\/strong> <em>elegance<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-parfum\/\"><strong>fragrance<\/strong><\/a> is either available in <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-parfum\/\"><strong>100ml<\/strong><\/a> format or in a <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/french-gallantry-purse\/\"><strong>20ml<\/strong><\/a> purse <strong>spray<\/strong>. A very light and elegant accessory, delicately conceived for the travelers, by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stateofmind.fr\"><strong>State Of Mind <\/strong><\/a>itself, suitable to carry with you in its <strong>embroidered<\/strong> velvet case. On top of that, this <strong>item<\/strong>&nbsp;is easily refillable from the 100 ml <strong>bottle<\/strong>, thanks to a little furnished golden <strong>funnel<\/strong>. Once again, you may find it, available in their 11 <em><strong>Eaux de Parfums<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10379\" style=\"width: 422px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10379\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89659148_744813596054707_6833337395077709824_o-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A brilliant <strong>stall<\/strong> to display those <strong>elements<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Furthermore, we have another good surprise for you, the concept of <strong>\u200b\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/salon-de-the-olfactif\/\">Olfactive Tea Room<\/a><\/strong> is now open close to the legendary <strong>Market Place<\/strong>, in the royal city of&nbsp;<strong>Versailles<\/strong>, since&nbsp;<strong>June 2020<\/strong>. This <strong>forum<\/strong> has been imagined to host a true place of discovery, dedicated for all <strong>tea<\/strong> and <strong>perfume<\/strong> enthusiasts, where would be undoubtedly welcomed multiple memorable <strong>olfactory<\/strong> and <strong>gustatory<\/strong> impressions.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, this <strong>location<\/strong> is more than a <strong>perfume store<\/strong> or a <strong>tea salon<\/strong>, it is above all, an enchanting <strong>flagship store<\/strong> where you have to feel comfortable to explore new <strong>sensations<\/strong> and even book an appointment with a friend, in order to spend a pleasant afternoon, full of <strong>odors<\/strong>. In this sense, it would be naturally the occasion for you&nbsp;to explore the dear <strong>scented<\/strong> artworks, designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stateofmind.fr\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a>, through <strong>tea<\/strong> tasting and sensing their <strong>perfumes<\/strong>, while enjoying some <strong>retro<\/strong> sound atmosphere. A whole journey within these spheres of <strong>tea<\/strong> and its many related gracious&nbsp;<strong>fragrances<\/strong>, with the help of this homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/synesthesie\/\"><em><strong>synesthesia<\/strong><\/em><\/a>&nbsp;experience.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">In this charming <strong>den<\/strong>, situated a few steps away from the <strong>Versailles Castle<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, where you may relax for any random but delicate quality&nbsp;<strong>tea time<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, in the sunny yard of this former royal <strong>tribunal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">A cosy <strong>Art Deco<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;place, among some rare yesteryear&nbsp;<strong>vintage<\/strong> furniture<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, where you would be also pleased to enjoy some local <strong>pastries<\/strong> from <strong>Chez Antoinette<\/strong> and <strong>Au Chant Du Coq<\/strong>, to accompany one of your favorite <strong>State Of Mind<\/strong> teas<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> and even define your proper <strong>infusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">duration, thanks to a personal sandglass<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">!<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_11121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11121\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11121\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_151129-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..unless you prefer this <em><strong>Modern Nomad<\/strong><\/em> silk <strong><em>carr\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11131\" style=\"width: 242px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11131\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-826x1024.jpg 826w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-1239x1536.jpg 1239w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-1652x2048.jpg 1652w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_20200624_152510-1024x1270.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Would you opt for this&nbsp;<em><strong>Aesthetic Turbulence<\/strong><\/em> silk <strong><em>carr\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">In fact, a great occasion to redefine your daily life&nbsp;<strong>principles<\/strong>, through an exaltation&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">of your senses with this previously cited <strong>synesthesia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">between premium <strong>tea<\/strong>, coming&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">from all over the world and its associated <strong>perfume<\/strong> range<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, either available in these <strong>collector<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">triangle flasks but also through <strong>home fragrance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> and <strong>scented candles<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Thus, you may dive into an atypical, original and innovative <strong>perfumer<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, whose <strong>slavic<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">origins of its founder&nbsp;<strong>Catherine Laskine-Balandina<\/strong>, is visible everywhere, associated with this visible <strong>Roaring Twenties<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> mood (photo credits: AL). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">On top of that, note that this alternative <strong>fragrance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> approach, available in the homemade <em><strong>piano<\/strong><\/em> display stand, had been lately completed by an elegant double-face printed <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/categorie-produit\/foulards\/\"><strong>silk scarves<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;line, traditionally made in <strong>Lyon<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Thus, we invite you to adopt this <em>avant-garde<\/em> <strong>olfactory<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">temple in this historical center of <strong>Versailles<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">, and therefore maybe find a sweet harmony&#8230; Somewhere at the crossroads, between <strong>literature<\/strong> and <strong>philosophy<\/strong>, maybe thanks to the work of <strong>Nasr Eddin Hodja<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">who deeply inspired the oriental <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/produit\/modern-nomad-foulard\/\"><strong>Modern Nomad<\/strong><\/a> collection? Dimensions: 85 x 85 cm. Recommended Price: 255 euros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/contact\/\"><strong>State Of Mind<\/strong><\/a> salon \/ 5 Rue du Bailliage, 78000 <strong>Versailles<\/strong> (France) \/ Open everyday from 12.30pm to 7pm \/ Phone : 00 33(0)6 81 31 73 54.<\/p>\n<p>Keep update on the following animations, notably regarding <strong>tea ceremonies<\/strong>! More information on the official <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stateofmind.fr\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>, where you could explore their entire <a href=\"https:\/\/stateofmind.fr\/collection\/\"><strong>selection<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been touched by the Russian soul? 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