Terroir & Craftsmanship
- Mountain Sourced Green Tea: The foundation of this sparkling tea begins in the pristine, mountainous Fuding region of China's Fujian Province. Handpicked in the spring, these high-quality green tea leaves boast a clean, delicate, and naturally fruit-toned profile.
- Traditional Scenting Artistry: Utilizing an ancient Chinese technique, the green tea leaves are layered with fresh jasmine blossoms over several warm summer nights. The tea naturally absorbs the rich essential oils of the opening flowers, creating a profound floral complexity that is deeply integrated into the leaf rather than artificially added.
- Gentle 24-Hour Cold Brew: To unlock these exquisite, high-toned aromatics without extracting the bitterness or heavy astringency often associated with hot-brewed green tea, Saicho cold-brews the leaves in local Shropshire spring water for 24 hours.
- A Global Dining Companion: Poured in over 120 Michelin-starred establishments and luxury venues across the globe, Saicho's single-origin sparkling teas offer sophisticated, wine-like complexity that seamlessly bridges the gap between premium non-alcoholic options and haute gastronomy.
Highlights
- 100% Single-Origin spring green tea from Fuding, Fujian Province, scent-infused with fresh summer jasmine blossoms.
- Slowly cold-extracted for 24 hours in local Shropshire spring water to secure a perfectly smooth, tannin-free profile.
- Delicately sparkled and rounded with white grape juice to mimic the luxurious, lively mousse of fine Champagne.
- Presented in both sharing-size 750ml bottles and single-serve 200ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Pale, glittering white-gold color with a steady stream of tiny, delicate bubbles.
- Nose: Remarkably fragrant and high-toned. It immediately fills the glass with a rich perfume of fresh jasmine blossoms, sweet lychee, and crisp green apple, finished with a creamy touch of vanilla bean.
- Palate: Off-dry, light-bodied, and beautifully vibrant. A soft, champagne-like carbonation gently carries flavors of fresh apple and exotic lychee across the mid-palate, wrapped in a gorgeous white floral perfume. Energetic green tea freshness maintains superb balance, leading into a clean, exceptionally refreshing, and dry-feeling finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve well-chilled at 6–8°C. Pouring into a champagne flute or white wine glass allows the ethereal floral top notes to lift and concentrate beautifully.
- Gastronomic Food Pairing: Saicho Jasmine’s highly aromatic, fresh profile pairs elegantly with spicy salads, light Asian-inspired appetizers, and creamy desserts.
- Alternative Pairings: Outstanding alongside elderflower jellies, fresh fruit tarts, mild goat cheeses, or spicy Thai and Sichuan dishes where the delicate floral sweetness tempers the heat.
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