H and I just passed through Charles De Gaulle and couldn't resist a large box of Ladurée macaroons to bring back with us to the UK. Spotting "Marie Antoinette" among the seasonal flavors, we couldn't resist giving it a try.
Between its name and the vivid blue color, it seemed a bit unusual for Ladurée. Atypically, we were unable to distinguish what the flavor was. Using the color, name and sugary sweetness, we determined it must be cake batter flavored and chuckled over the historical links.
Sadly, when we got home, I did some research and learned that the Marie Antoinette macaroon is actually flavored with Marie Antoinette tea which is purportedly, "A dulcet marriage of Chinese black tea combined with rose petals, citrus fruit and honey. A pastoral walk at the Petit Trianon. A delicious afternoon tea for a sweet and romantic pause. All the spirit of Ladurée."
I love macaroons, and Ladurée's rose tea flavor is one of my favorites, but I personally think that Ladurée could have taken some inspiration from the below when choosing a flavor for Marie Antoinette...
