Saveur Lapsang Tea-Blackberry 0.375L

Non-alcoholic, but with structure: blackberry, aronia, and smoky Lapsang Souchong tea result in a drink with dark fruit, a tart edge, and a hint of smoke. Anyone looking for something with grip to go with food will find it here.

The base is Lapsang Souchong, a black tea from the Wuyi Mountains of the Chinese province of Fujian. Its subtly smoky aromas meet fresh, sweet blackberries and intensely fruity aronia berries. The tea counters the fruit intensity of black cherry and aronia and incorporates the tart-smoky notes. Saveur Drinks from Germany has built an alternative from this for everyone who wants to do without alcohol when eating, but not without character.

In the glass, ripe blackberry and black cherry are in front, then the smoke follows. In the finish, subtle bitter notes remain, which give the drink the desired roughness. That is exactly what the palate needs for flavor-intensive dishes. Recommendation: Grilled food, smoked ham, game goulash, or strong hard cheese. Serve it well-chilled at 12–14 °C in a red wine glass. The 0.375-l bottle is enough for two glasses at the table.