Sparkling Tea Saicho Jasmine, 75cl China

Hand-picked in spring in the mountainous region of Fuding, Fujian, these delicate green tea leaves are carefully scented with fresh jasmine flowers over several summer nights. This ancient Chinese technique creates several layers of floral complexity while preserving the tea’s natural fruitiness. China Region: Fuding, Fujian Province Type: Green Tea Food Pairings “The Jasmine Sparkling Tea has a highly perfumed, intense jasmine nose. Blossom, flowers, fresh-cut pear and a subtle woody pine note alongside a ‘classic’ green tea aroma. The palate is off-dry, very floral, nearly soapy but stops just short — no mean feat! Pretty pear and grape notes. Elegant, slightly chewy tannins, a soft mouthfeel and enough acidity to keep it lively, while the gentle bubbles lift it all beautifully. Overall, delicious — it gives the impression of being the sweetest of the trio. I really like it. I would enjoy it after dinner instead of cocktails, or if I wanted a bit more of a lift in the afternoon than the Darjeeling. I think it would be fun to try with ripe, soft cheeses, as well as with spicy and deep-fried dishes. Korean chicken wings! Salty, crispy roasted pork belly too.” — Tom Surgery, Wine Expert Ingredients: 24-hour cold-brewed Jasmine tea (90%), white grape juice from concentrate, acid (citric acid), vitamin C, natural oak wood flavour, carbon dioxide. Nutritional information: Energy: 114 kJ/27 kcal · Protein: 1.2 g · Carbohydrates: 5.3 g, of which sugars: 5.1 g · Fat: <0.1 g, of which saturates: <0.1 g · Salt: <0.1 g · Caffeine: 17 mg. Produced in the United Kingdom.