White Tea-Bergamotte

Palate. SAVEUR DRINKS locates the drink's sophistication in the balance between the tea's tart notes, the floral acidity of Sicilian bergamot, and the spicy hints of wildflower honey.^[2]

In a feature by Feinschmecker magazine, White Tea-Bergamotte was paired with Thoru Nakamura's salad with miso dressing.^[3]

The declared components named by SAVEUR DRINKS are a white tea infusion, freshly squeezed Sicilian bergamot juice, decaffeinated black tea from Sri Lanka, honey, and grape juice concentrate.^[1]

White Tea Infusion — Delicate Backbone. The white tea is made from young, still-unopened buds and the first leaves, harvested in spring and then gently dried so that natural enzymes have little chance to oxidize, which the producer links to a delicate, subtle flavor. SAVEUR DRINKS gives two different origins for this tea: one account places it in the mountainous Yunnan region of China, credited with exceptional tea quality from limestone soils and crisp mountain air, while another states that the infusion is 61% 'White Peony Superior', hand-harvested from young buds and the first tender leaves in spring in Fujian, China.^[1],[2]

Sicilian Bergamot Juice — Floral Acidity. Freshly squeezed bergamot juice makes up 5% of the drink and comes from certified organic farming in Sicily. The producer states the fruit is harvested only when fully ripe and processed on the spot to preserve freshness and aroma.^[1]

Decaffeinated Black Tea — Added Complexity. A decaffeinated black tea from Sri Lanka lends additional complexity to the drink.^[2]

Forest Honey — Lingering Finish. Spicy honey from German forests contributes to a pleasant, lingering finish.^[2]

Grape Juice Concentrate — Declared Component. The drink also contains grape juice concentrate.^[1]

Specifications. The producer states the following figures for the drink:^[1],[2]

• Alcohol: 100% alcohol-free
• Caffeine: very low content, described as virtually caffeine-free

Production. SAVEUR DRINKS states that its products are made in Germany. Each bottle of the drink's new edition carries an embossed label that is applied by hand, which the producer attributes to the labor-intensive production of the labels.^[1]

White Tea-Bergamotte is sealed with a natural cork, a closure the producer says is made possible by a chamber pasteurization process applied to the already-sealed bottle. That step, according to SAVEUR DRINKS, removes the need for Velcorin and other additives.^[1]

SAVEUR DRINKS positions the drink as an alternative for lovers of zero-dosage champagne.^[1]