Building blocks

Preparations documented for this bottle so far. Not its full ingredient list.

Kombucha-Fermented Tea

Tasting Profile

Structure. Structure points supported by the sources:[2]

  • Sweetness: semi-dry
  • Acidity: acidic bite
  • Carbonation: fine

Pairings

Kombucha Inc. recommends PREMIUM with seafood, delicate cheese, and cured meats. Falstaff recommended it as an aperitif or as an alternative to Chenin Blanc.[1]

Composition & Vinification

The declared ingredients of PREMIUM are green tea, dried mango, blackberry leaves, natural aroma, Bourbon vanilla, safflower petals, cane sugar, and kombucha culture.[1]

Dried Mango. Dried mango is included among the declared ingredients.[1]

Bourbon Vanilla. Bourbon vanilla is used in the blend.[1]

Blackberry Leaves, Safflower Petals. Blackberry leaves and safflower petals are part of the botanical composition.[1]

Kombucha Culture. Kombucha culture drives the fermentation of the tea base.[1]

Natural Aroma. Natural aroma is included; it is the one declared ingredient that is not organic.[1]

Fermentation Methodology

PREMIUM is produced using an extended double fermentation process, which Kombucha Inc. states is used to develop its flavor profile. Fermentation yields a maximum alcohol content of 0.8% vol.[1]

Provenance & Sourcing

Specifications. PREMIUM is a handcrafted, semi-dry, low-alcohol kombucha positioned as an alcohol-free alternative to white or orange wine.[1]

  • Classification: low-alcohol kombucha / wine alternative
  • ABV: maximum 0.8% vol from fermentation
  • Style: semi-dry
  • Variants: pasteurized and unpasteurized

Production. PREMIUM is available in both pasteurized and unpasteurized variants. It is produced by Kombucha Inc., which handcrafts its products in the Meatpacking District of Copenhagen.[1]

Ingredients Policy. All of PREMIUM's ingredients are organic except the natural aroma.[1]

Production Philosophy

Method. PREMIUM is a handcrafted kombucha produced by Kombucha Inc. through an extended double fermentation process, which the producer credits with building its flavor profile. It is positioned as a low-alcohol, semi-dry kombucha framed as a wine alternative, presented specifically as an alcohol-free alternative to white or orange wine.[1]

Recognition

PREMIUM was awarded 92 points by Falstaff magazine, placing it in the 'Excellent' category.[1]

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