Hidcote Blue

A Lavender-Infused Kombucha. Hidcote Blue is a kombucha produced by København Kombucha, founded by Louise Benkjær Limbach. It is infused with Hidcote Blue lavender, which the producer describes as the dominant lavender flower growing in the Nordics. According to København Kombucha, it is the company's bestselling product.^[1]

Hidcote Blue is made with water, kombucha culture, sugar, tea, lavender, and CO2, all from certified organic production.^[1]

Hidcote Blue Lavender — Aromatic Signature. The beverage is infused with Hidcote Blue lavender, which the producer describes as the dominant lavender flower growing in the Nordics. The lavender drives the bold floral character of the nose.^[1]

Appearance. Light golden apple colour.^[2]

Nose. A bold nose of lavender, ginger, peach and mashed yellow apples, with mild acidity.^[2]

Palate. The palate is dominated by ginger and oxidized apple, with mild acidity and a slight bite.^[2]

Structure. ^[2]

• Acidity: mild

Shelf Life. Hidcote Blue is a shelf-stable product. It is closed with a cork and agraffe, similar to champagne.^[3]

Hidcote Blue pairs well with umami-rich and smoky dishes featuring tomatoes, eggplant, pork, and poultry, and connects especially well with miso glaze. It also works as an apéritif.^[1]

Specifications. Hidcote Blue is presented as follows:^[3]

• Category: organic fermented tea (kombucha), styled as a sparkling wine alternative; also described as a sparkling tea
• ABV: 0.00%
• Range: Lifestyle line of København Kombucha
• Closure: cork and agraffe, as on champagne
• Stability: shelf-stable

Ingredients Policy. Hidcote Blue is certified organic under EU Certificate DE-ÖKO-007 and is vegan. Its water, kombucha culture, sugar, tea, lavender, and CO2 all derive from certified organic production.^[1]

According to København Kombucha, Hidcote Blue is the company's bestselling product and winner of the Danish product prize 'Sol over Gudhjem'.^[1]