Saicho Sparking Osmanthus
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Scented with osmanthus blossoms, this Tie Guan Yin oolong tea from Xianyou County, China, has notes of apricot, cucumber, and custard apples.
The delicate apricot notes complement roasted duck, seared scallops, and grilled sea bass, while its creamy undertones provide an elegant contrast to apple crumble or fresh goat cheese and honey.
Osmanthus Oolong begins its journey in the mist-covered mountains of Xianyou County, Fujian Province, China, where mineral-rich red soil and high elevations, around 800 metres above sea level, create ideal conditions for exceptional tea. Harvested in autumn, the Tie Guan Yin oolong is carefully harvested, and fresh osmanthus blossoms, gathered at dawn when their fragrance is at its peak, are layered over the tea in traditional bamboo baskets. Over 48 hours, the blossoms are replaced multiple times, allowing the tea to naturally absorb their golden aroma, creating a depth and complexity. Once perfectly scented, the tea is cold-brewed for 24 hours using English spring water to preserve its delicate aromatics and floral character. A gentle sparkle is added to create Saicho’s signature effervescent finish — a modern expression of an ancient Chinese tradition and a celebration of tea at its finest.
TASTING NOTES
Saicho Osmanthus’s delicate floral and stone fruit notes make it a wonderfully versatile pairing—its freshness lifts light seafood dishes like scallops, sashimi or ceviche, while its gentle sweetness complements fruit-based desserts such as apricot tart, poached pear or peach cobbler, especially when kept light and elegant
INGREDIENTS
Cold Brewed Osmanthus Tea (93%), White Grape Juice From Concentrate, Acid (Citric Acid), Vitamin C, Carbon Dioxide.
Nutritional data per 100mL
| Energy | 92kJ/22kcal |
| Fat | 0.1g |
| of which saturates | <0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6g |
| of which Sugars | 4.6g |
| Protein | 0.2g |
| Salt | <0.1g |
| Caffeine | 14 mg |
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Saicho Jasmine Origins
This green tea is grown in the mountains of Fuding in Fujian province, China at an altitude of approximately 500m. The tea leaves (Fuding Big White Leaf cultivar) are harvested by hand in early spring, dried and stored until the summer when the jasmine flowers are in bloom. The flowers are picked at midday when they are tightly closed against the sun.
The blossoms are laid on top of the tea leaves and as they dry and cool, the flowers open, releasing their fragrant scent onto the highly absorbent tea leaves. The flowers are then removed by hand in the morning. The tea is blended with new jasmine flowers over several nights until the aroma is perfectly balanced. Finally, the tea is dried to remove any moisture from the tea leaves.
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