Description
Saicho Darjeeling contains 9mg of caffeine per serving.[1] Saicho Darjeeling is a black tea grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, India, harvested in the summer to develop its muscatel flavour.[2] Saicho Darjeeling is a single-origin sparkling tea cold brewed in English spring water, with tea sourced from the Himalayan foothills of Darjeeling.[3] Saicho Darjeeling contains no alcohol, no preservatives, no artificial colours, no added sulphites, is vegan-friendly, low-calorie, and halal certified.[3]
Key Ingredients
Saicho Darjeeling is made with cold brewed Darjeeling tea (93%), white grape juice from concentrate, citric acid, vitamin C, and carbon dioxide.[1] Saicho Darjeeling uses a black tea grown at 2000m altitude from the Gopaldhara Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India, using China and Clonal cultivars harvested in summer.[1] Saicho Darjeeling is a black tea grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, India, harvested in the summer to develop its muscatel flavour.[2] Saicho Darjeeling is a single-origin sparkling tea cold brewed in English spring water, with tea sourced from the Himalayan foothills of Darjeeling.[3] Saicho Darjeeling uses the summer flush of Darjeeling black tea for its pronounced muscatel flavour, and has notes of mandarin, ginger, and wood spice.[6] Saicho Darjeeling is a black sparkling tea grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, India, handpicked during summer, with notes of mandarin, ginger, and wood spice and gentle dry tannins.[7] Saicho Darjeeling contains no alcohol, no preservatives, no artificial colours, no added sulphites, is vegan-friendly, low-calorie, and halal certified.[3]
Key Techniques
Saicho Darjeeling uses a black tea grown at 2000m altitude from the Gopaldhara Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India, using China and Clonal cultivars harvested in summer.[1] Saicho Darjeeling is a black tea grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, India, harvested in the summer to develop its muscatel flavour.[2] Saicho Darjeeling is a single-origin sparkling tea cold brewed in English spring water, with tea sourced from the Himalayan foothills of Darjeeling.[3]
Tasting Notes
Saicho Darjeeling has tasting notes of bergamot oil, pink grapefruit, sandalwood, and saffron on the nose, with mandarin, ginger, and wood spice on the palate, and gentle, dry tannins.[1]
Serving suggestions
Saicho's Darjeeling sparkling tea has become a signature offering at The Peninsula hotel alongside their pastry selection.[5] Saicho Darjeeling pairs well with charcuterie, chicken tagine, lasagne, grilled meats, and chocolate, where it tastes malty and caramelly.[1]
References
- [1]Producersaichodrinks.com/products/darjeeling-750ml
- [2]Producersaichodrinks.com/products/discovery-collection
- [3]Producersaichodrinks.com
- [4]FeatureBar Magazine | Developing Premium Bar Excellence | A New Way to Celebrate: The Sparkling Elegance of Tea
- [5]FeatureHow Saicho sparkling tea hopes to be a fine dining alternative to wine
- [6]FeaturePop the bubbly with Natalie Chiu, Co-founder of Saicho
- [7]FeatureSaicho | Sommelier Edit