Techniques

Tasting Profile

Profile. Empress describes ripe strawberry sweetness with notes of hibiscus flower, cardamom, black pepper and balsamic vinegar.[1]

Pairings

Empress suggests pairing Strawberry Hibiscus with fresh goat cheese, grilled chicken salad, lemon tart, almond croissants or dark chocolate.[1]

Composition & Vinification

Empress declares the ingredients as: Kombucha (water, culture, sugar, black & green tea), strawberry, balsamico, hibiscus, cardamom, sea salt, and black pepper (organic).[1]

Kombucha -- Base. The kombucha is made from water, culture, sugar, and black and green tea.

Strawberry -- Fruit. Strawberry is listed directly after the kombucha.

Balsamico -- Vinegar. Balsamico is part of the declared blend.

Hibiscus -- Botanical. Hibiscus is part of the declared blend.

Cardamom -- Spice. Cardamom is part of the declared blend.

Sea Salt -- Seasoning. Sea salt is part of the declared blend.

Black Pepper -- Spice. Black pepper is the final ingredient on the declared list.

Provenance & Sourcing

Specifications. Empress classifies Strawberry Hibiscus as a kombucha with the following attributes.[1]

  • Category: kombucha
  • Raw
  • Fermented
  • Non-alcoholic

Production Philosophy

Strawberry Hibiscus is a kombucha made by Empress. It belongs to the company's line of kombuchas, which sits alongside its Winealts. Empress describes the Kombucha line as traditionally brewed from tea, then blended with real fruit, botanicals and spices.[1],[2],[3]

References

  1. [1]ProducerKombucha (empress.no)
  2. [2]Producerhttps://www.empress.no/about
  3. [3]Product informationEmpress Norge AS

Also known as: Strawberry - Kombucha, Strawberry Kombucha