(2025) Developed by Danish sommelier Jacob Kocemba, this is a blend of 13 organic teas which have been steeped at precise temperatures and intervals, then blended with a little grape must and touch of lemon juice. With zero percent alcohol, I really do prefer something like this, featuring jasmine, white and Darjeeling teas to de-alcoholsed wines. It pours a pale golden colour with plenty of bubbles, and is highly aromatic, the jasmine and floral notes are there, but also the umami and gently smoky meatiness of tea that you might expect. In the mouth it has sweetness with 50g/l of sugar given by the grape must, but also savouriness with fresh, lemony acidity to balance. Interesting in concept and execution. Watch the
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