Nilgiri Green

Unified FermentsSparkling White<0.5% ABV

Ingredients

SCOBY (kombucha culture) fermentation

Techniques

Description

producer

Nilgiri Green is described as brassy, dense, and verdant with notes of pomegranate and orchid, with a complex tannic structure likened to a skin-contact riesling.[1] Unified Ferments' Nilgiri Green is a non-alcoholic fermented beverage produced from single origin tea and sold in 750mL bottles.[1] Nilgiri Green is sourced from tea grown in the Nilgiri mountains of southern India by an innovative, women-led team.[1]

Key Ingredients

producer

The Nilgiri Green is made from the same harvest as the Nilgiri Coonoor but produced as a green tea in a traditional Chinese style. Nilgiri Green is an Indian green tea made in the style of China's cherished mao feng tradition. Nilgiri Green is made with filtered water, sugar, kombucha starter, and Nilgiri Green tea.[1] Nilgiri Green is sourced from tea grown in the Nilgiri mountains of southern India by an innovative, women-led team.[1]

Key Techniques

producer

Nilgiri Green's fermentation accentuates its complex tannic structure, resulting in an experience likened to a skin-contact riesling.[1] The Nilgiri Green is made from the same harvest as the Nilgiri Coonoor but produced as a green tea in a traditional Chinese style. The Nilgiri Green is aimed to be still but may have a little carbonation after shipping.

Tasting Notes

producer

Nilgiri Green tea itself presents notes of persimmon, artichoke, and pomegranate. Nilgiri Green ferment develops a complex profile of fennel, iris, hearts of palm, and Riesling grape. Nilgiri Green's experience is comparable to a skin-contact Riesling.

Serving suggestions

producer

The Nilgiri Green is aimed to be still but may have a little carbonation after shipping. Nilgiri Green is served at white wine temperature as a tonifying after-work libation.

Food Pairing Suggestions

producer

Nilgiri Green pairs with roman carbonara, spitted pork, and salade nicoise. Nilgiri Green pairs excellently with Roman carbonara, spitted pork, salade niçoise, or anything fresh or decadent.[1]

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