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]
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