Compass Box Orangerie

Orangerie borrows its name from the buildings first erected in Elizabethan England to grow tropical, and then rare, oranges. The first orangery built in England was erected in the late 1500s by Frances Carew and it was visited by Queen Elizabeth I, so is likely to be where the queen tasted oranges for the first time.

The orangery became the height of fashion in 18th century Britain, and two landmark orangeries were built in London - Kensington Palace in 1705 and Kew Gardens in 1761. John Glaser was inspired to create Orangerie when visiting the orangery at Kew. His infusion is bottled without chill filtration and without the addition of caramel or other colouring.

Orangerie should be served slightly chilled with chocolates or chocolate desserts. View less