Tasting Profile
Appearance. Clear straw yellow tint, described elsewhere as golden, with tight lacing.[1]
Nose. Bright floral notes.[1]
Palate. Crisp and floral, with notes of white grape and white tea undertones. The producer characterizes it as a soft, crushable pour, carrying white grape sweetness and acidity described as both bright and soft, and closing on a clean floral finish.[2],[3]
Structure. Reported structural points:[2]
- Sweetness: white grape sweetness
- Acidity: bright; also described as soft
- Length: clean floral finish
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. Chalu is classified by its producer as an alcohol-free sparkling tea, and Chalu products are stated at 0% ABV. Declared analytical figures for Snow Jasmine:[2]
- Category: sparkling tea
- ABV: 0%
- Residual sugar: 55 g/L
- Caffeine: 18.1 mg
Production. Chalu is made in the highlands of Yunnan, China, a region the producer describes as significant for Chinese tea production both historically and today.
Ingredients Policy. According to Chalu, every ingredient in its beverages is sourced from Yunnan.[1]