Sparkling Green Tea and Gin Cocktail

28th March 2018

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As we get through our long list of samples that we warmly receive here at Glass of Bubbly we have something sparkling here that is a little different to wine – Sparkling Green Tea from Green Lady. Quite basic ingredients to give a unique flavour: Sparkling water, Green Darjeeling Tea, Carob Fruit, Nutmeg, Rose oil, Natural fruit extracts, Citric acid & Vitamin C. Price point appears to average at £1:89 per 250ml bottle.

I decided to taste them in a unique way, with bone china tea cups. I can remember attending a few Champagne events a few years back and there seemed to be a trend in serving from china teapots to china cup and saucers, it was all a new experience for me though quite fun in its own way and did not degrade at all the taste quality of the fizz being served.

Green Lady – Sparkling Green Tea: Most certainly is improved when served chilled or with ice. A floral / herbal nose with flavours including cold green tea, herbs, floral / violet, yellow rose petals.

You can also easily make an enjoyable cocktail with the sparkling green tea. I decided to us the handcrafted Scottish gin of Caorunn to make a quick cocktail using just the Green Lady, a shot of gin, cucumber (not really a fan of lemon / lime in gin) and herb / fruit for visual.

 

Christopher Walkey

Co-founder of Glass of Bubbly. Journalist and author focused on Champagne & Sparkling Wines and pairing them with foods.