Tasting Profile
Nose. The nose shows honeyed osmanthus blossom, golden apricot, and delicate florals.[1]
Palate. The palate carries apricot, cucumber, and custard apple with creamy undertones and gentle, dry tannins. Maria Boumpa, Restaurant Manager and Wine Director at Da Terra and UK Sommelier of the Year 2025, described a gentle effervescence carrying the delicate floral perfume of osmanthus blossoms, unfolding into ripe apricots and peaches, crisp mountain cucumber, and mellow custard apple.[1]
Structure. Reported structural markers:[1]
- Tannin: gentle, dry
- Complexity: floral, stone-fruit and creamy layering
Pairings
Saicho Osmanthus is suggested to pair with scallops, sashimi, ceviche, roasted duck, grilled sea bass, apricot tart, poached pear, peach cobbler, apple crumble, and fresh goat cheese with honey.[1]
Composition & Vinification
The declared ingredients are cold brewed osmanthus tea (93%), white grape juice from concentrate, citric acid, vitamin C, and carbon dioxide.[1]
Osmanthus-Scented Tie Guan Yin Oolong — Aromatic Base. The base is a Tie Guan Yin oolong scented with osmanthus blossoms, sourced from Xianyou County, China. The leaf is grown at the Jinxi Tea Estate in Putian, Fujian Province, at an altitude of 800 metres, and is harvested in autumn. It accounts for 93% of the drink, cold brewed in English spring water.[1],[2]
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. Classification and analytical figures stated for the bottling:[1],[3]
- Category: single-origin sparkling tea (Scented Oolong tea type)
- Alcohol: contains no alcohol
- Caffeine: 14mg per serving
- Calories: low-calorie
Ingredients Policy. Saicho Osmanthus contains no alcohol, no preservatives, no artificial colours, and no added sulphites. It is vegan-friendly, low-calorie, and halal certified.[3]