Description
Verbena & Green Sencha has an ABV of 2.5% and contains 0g of sugar per 100ml.[1] The label artwork for Verbena & Green Sencha depicts an Egyptian falcon symbolising verbena and a Japanese mamushi pit viper locked in combat over the rising sun, created in collaboration with Sylvain at Tegroeg Studio.[1] The verbena used in Verbena & Green Sencha originates from Latin America and likely arrived in Europe around 1780 via Portugal; it has over 140 species and is a staple in herbal infusions, traditional remedies, and liqueurs.[1]
Key Ingredients
Verbena & Green Sencha is brewed with 50% organic green sencha from Japan and 50% verbena from a garden in southwest Amsterdam West.[1] The verbena used in Verbena & Green Sencha originates from Latin America and likely arrived in Europe around 1780 via Portugal; it has over 140 species and is a staple in herbal infusions, traditional remedies, and liqueurs.[1] The Japanese sencha used in Verbena & Green Sencha is produced by steaming and rolling the leaves into fine needles, a process repeated three times; sencha dominates 80% of Japan's tea production.[1] Verbena & Green Sencha is made with organic green sencha (50%), verbena (50%), organic beetroot sugar, water, and kombucha culture.[1]
Key Techniques
The Japanese sencha used in Verbena & Green Sencha is produced by steaming and rolling the leaves into fine needles, a process repeated three times; sencha dominates 80% of Japan's tea production.[1] Verbena & Green Sencha is unpasteurized, unfiltered, naturally carbonated, and bottle aged.[1]
Tasting Notes
Verbena & Green Sencha has tasting notes of green tea, verbena, fresh-cut grass, and honey.[1]
Awards and Recognitions
Verbena & Green Sencha won a Bronze medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024.[1]
Food Pairing Suggestions
Verbena & Green Sencha pairs well with dessert, raw fish, and light vegetable-focused starters.[1]
References
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