Tasting Profile
Appearance. Sakhejung shows a bright, light amber colour. A December 2025 feature on the Sakhejung Ilam 2023 likewise describes an amber hue.[2],[3]
Nose. The nose is described as vegetal and anise-led. Grands Jardins describes a breath of fresh green tea with a hint of star anise.[2],[3]
Palate. The palate shows a spicy roundness and a hint of green apple. Grands Jardins lists its tasting notes as anise, fruity and spiced, with sensory impressions of star anise and apple. It also describes a touch of green apple and a boost of vitality.[1],[3]
Pairings
Grands Jardins lists six pairing ideas for Sakhejung: “Ceviche impérial aux agrumes”, “Légumes de soleil rôtis”, “Morceau de Bresse aux accents épicés”, “Compotée de pommes du monde”, “Corbeille de bouchées de tatin” and “Nuage de brioche et sa faisselle”. A July 2026 Singulars piece repeats the first three of these.[2]
Luxury Touch recommends pairing the Sakhejung Ilam 2023 with citrus ceviche, winter apples or brioche-based desserts.[3]
Composition & Vinification
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. Sakhejung is a Nepali green tea, Ilam, spring harvest 2023. It is alcohol-free. The label declares the following nutritional values per 100 ml:[2]
- Energy: 1 kcal / 4 kJ
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g, of which sugars 0.1 g
- Salt, fat and saturated fatty acids: negligible
Production. Sakhejung is produced in France.[1]
Ingredients Policy. Sakhejung is made without sugar and without preservatives. Grands Jardins describes it as very low in theine.[1]
Production Philosophy
Grands Jardins describes its overall approach as tea 'à la manière du vin' (tea in the manner of wine). It presents its products as a gastronomic offer born from French expertise.[1]