Qi Dan

by Unified Ferments

Fermented Qi Dan tea from Wuyi Mountain region

Sparkling Red<0.5% ABV

Production Philosophy

Positioning. Co-founder Young Stowe has described Qi Dan as the product that gets people in the wine world interested, and it has been characterized as the offering that most impresses wine enthusiasts on tasting.[1]

Tasting Profile

Nose. Unified Ferments describes a volcanic mineral redolence, in keeping with the character for which Wuyi Mountain teas are prized.[1],[2]

Structure. [2]

  • Complexity: robust, layered
  • Length: long, curiously extended finish

Service

Temperature. Qi Dan should be served at chilled red wine temperature and allowed to breathe and warm in the glass for full expression.[2]

Provenance & Sourcing

Specifications. Qi Dan is a non-alcoholic, lightly carbonated fermented tea. Unified Ferments' beverages naturally sit below 0.5% ABV, the USDA legal limit for non-alcoholic beverages, and are sold in 750mL bottles.[3]

  • Classification: non-alcoholic fermented tea (sparkling)
  • ABV: below 0.5%
  • Format: 750mL bottle