Qi Dan

By Unified Ferments

Sparkling red<0.5% ABV

Building blocks

Preparations documented for this bottle so far. Not its full ingredient list.

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

Pairings

Qi Dan is suggested with thoroughly aged cheese, roasted game meats, glaucous salad, or anything dense, deep, and layered. It also pairs well with red meat.[2],[3]

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.[4]

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

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]

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]

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