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Saicho Jasmine Sparkling Tea

SAICHO Jasmine is made from Fuding Big White Leaf green tea, grown in the mountains of Fujian Province, China at approximately 500 metres altitude. The tea leaves are hand-harvested in early spring, then dried and stored until summer when the jasmine flowers bloom. The blossoms are picked at midday, laid on top of the tea leaves, and as they cool the flowers open, releasing their fragrant scent onto the highly absorbent leaves. This process is repeated over several nights until the aroma is perfectly balanced. The result is cold brewed to deliver a pronounced floral character with rose petal, creamy texture, and a refreshing spicy finish.

Tasting notes

Floral aroma with notes of apple sherbet, lychee, and vanilla. Ingredients: Cold Brewed Jasmine Tea (90%), White Grape Juice From Concentrate, Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Natural Oak Wood Flavour, CO2

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Saicho Drinks

Saicho Sparkling Tea transforms every dining experience ...

In 805, Saicho returned to his Japanese homeland from a lengthy Buddhist retreat in Tang China. With him he brought, not only, the knowledge of a strange and exotic drink that the Chinese monks would use to prolong and enhance their lengthy meditation sessions but also the source of this mysterious drink - tea seeds.

Armed with this key meditational aid, Saicho founded the Tendai school of Buddhism. It was 5 long years from Saicho planting the first tea seeds in Japanese soil until the tea trees were ready to pluck but it was worth the wait! The Emperor Saga, on a visit to Saicho’s Sofukufi temple had one taste and loved it so much he immediately ordered tea trees to be planted in provinces all over Japan.

From there the enthusiasm for tea in Japan exploded and is now considered a core part of Japanese culture. Like their namesake, the Saicho Sparkling Tea company are on a mission to bring sparkling tea to the drinks receptions and dining tables of the world. Whether eating in a fine dining restaurant, enjoying a drink at a wine bar or just at home with family and friends we hope that our knowledge, passion, hard work and hands-on approach shines through in every glass.

Drink it with

Three pairings.

Pairing guide →
lamb · plate

Lamb chops, charred

The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.

mezze · top down

Mezze table

Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.

risotto · bowl

Mushroom risotto

A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.

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2 bottles · est. 2023

NuBeverage brings Canada exclusive access to the world's finest premium non-alcoholic beverages - from Copenhagen's award-winning sparkling teas to authentic Japanese citrus drinks. We partner directly with artisan producers in Denmark, Japan, and the UK to bring you beverages that tell a story. Our curated collection of sophisticated sparkling teas and premium juices delivers exceptional quality for discerning palates.

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