Saicho Jasmine

by Saicho

Tasting Profile

Nose. The nose shows jasmine flower, blossom, lemon peel, and fresh-cut pear. Across sources the aroma is described as delicately floral, with notes of apple sherbet, lychee, and vanilla.[1],[2]

Structure. [1]

  • Sweetness: off-dry
  • Acidity: sufficient to keep the wine lively
  • Body: soft mouthfeel
  • Tannin: gentle, dry, slightly chewy
  • Complexity: floral with fruit layers (apple, lychee, pear, grape, vanilla)

Service

Serving. Saicho Jasmine is described as a refreshing aperitif.[1]

Pairings

Counter 71. At Counter 71, Saicho Jasmine is paired with a barbecued langoustine with yuzu and lemon drop chilli beurre blanc.[3]

General Food Pairings. Saicho Jasmine is suggested with creamy desserts, spicy Asian salads, elderflower jellies, ripe soft cheeses, spicy and deep-fried foods, and salty crispy roasted pork belly. It is also described as pairing well with lightly spiced dishes.[1],[4]

Provenance & Sourcing

Specifications. Saicho Jasmine is a non-alcoholic, single-origin sparkling green tea scented with jasmine blossoms. It contains no alcohol.[1]

  • Caffeine: 17mg per serving
  • Energy: 114kJ / 27kcal per serving
  • Protein: 1.2g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 5.3g per serving (of which sugars 5.1g)
  • Fat: less than 0.1g per serving
  • Salt: less than 0.1g per serving

Ingredients Policy. Saicho Jasmine contains no alcohol, no preservatives, no artificial colours, and no added sulphites. It is vegan-friendly, low-calorie, and halal certified.[5]

Restaurant Relationships

Counter 71

London, United Kingdom

Service & pairing evidence

  • Pairing evidenceSaicho Jasmine sparkling tea is paired with a barbecued langoustine with yuzu and lemon drop chilli buerre blanc at Counter 71.source