{"product_id":"kobenhavn-kombucha-summer-haze-alkoholfrei","title":"Summer Haze – non-alcoholic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummer Haze non-alcoholic. Elderflower, lime and ginger to start.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Haze\u003c\/strong\u003e is the aperitif of the sommelier line by København Kombucha, a sparkling, non-alcoholic kombucha with elderflower, lime, ginger and two green teas. No elderflower syrup, no alcohol-free Hugo, no sparkling wine copycat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Haze\u003c\/strong\u003e is a non-alcoholic, sparkling kombucha from Copenhagen, which the brewery developed as the first glass of a menu. Elderflower often raises expectations of sweetness, syrup and summer punch. This kombucha takes a different path. The blossom does indeed have a fragrance, but on the palate, lime acidity and tea tannins define the character, while the ginger adds a warm finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlossom in the nose, acidity and warmth on the palate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Haze has a light fragrance of elderflower and lime zest and tastes drier than this aroma might suggest. The carbonation is fine and even. The warmer the glass becomes, the more the blossom comes forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA straight, clear acidity runs through the sip on the palate. The ginger does not burn; it warms and reveals itself only in the finish. The ingredients list holds a surprise: ginger is by far the largest flavoring agent, at well over one percent, around five times as much as elderflower. That the blossom still takes center stage shows how assertive its fragrance is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith just under 4 g of sugar per 100 ml, it sits in the middle of the house, noticeably below the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kobenhavn-kombucha-bee-pollen-alkoholfrei\"\u003ekombucha with flower pollen\u003c\/a\u003e. Anyone expecting a distinctly sweet elderflower drink will find it too acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall bites before the first course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis aperitif belongs at the beginning of the evening, with small, salty or tangy bites that are meant to whet the appetite. Well chilled to 8 to 10 °C, it is best showcased in a tulip or a small white wine glass. For an aperitif, 100 ml per glass is sufficient, so the bottle is enough for seven guests. A thin strip of lime zest in the glass enhances the citrus note, while ice cubes dilute the fine carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmørrebrød with North Sea shrimp, lemon and dill, very much in the spirit of its Danish origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSea bass ceviche with lime and red onions: the two acids reflect each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCold cucumber salad with yogurt and mint, served in small glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrostini with fresh goat cheese and a thread of honey whose floral note picks up the elderflower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable tempura with sea salt, whose fat pleasantly cuts through the carbonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not suitable for richer main courses such as roasts or stews; it is deliberately light. Anyone who wants to continue accompanying the menu alcohol-free should switch to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kobenhavn-kombucha-brew-bloom-alkoholfrei\"\u003ehoppy kombucha for the appetizer\u003c\/a\u003e after the aperitif. Guests who generally avoid ginger should be asked beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere champagne begins with grapes, here it begins with tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere champagne begins with grapes, København Kombucha begins with tea, as the brewery itself puts it. For the sommelier line, the Copenhagen family business of Louise and Nicolas Limbach worked together with leading sommeliers. The basic structure is a 0.0 percent kombucha, complemented by tannin-rich teas and selected Nordic juices for structure and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour cuvées together form a menu sequence. Summer Haze stands at the beginning as an aperitif, followed by varieties for appetizers and the main course. The remaining three are Brew \u0026amp; Bloom, Silent Shore and Nordic Grove. The last two are bottled still, so without carbonation. The tea base of the aperitif consists of Sencha and White Monkey. Sencha is the classic Japanese everyday tea: Its bushes grow in full sun, and the leaves are briefly steamed after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sunlight causes more tannins to form in the leaf, and these are precisely what give the aperitif grip and length. White Monkey comes from China and brings a softer, floral side with its light, fluffy leaf tips. Together, both create a structure on which elderflower and lime can rest. Like all varieties from the house, this aperitif also comes to exactly 0.0 percent, because the cultures themselves convert the last traces of alcohol into acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA full glass for everyone when toasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle solves a problem many hosts know: When toasting, not everyone holds the same thing in their hand. With it, the whole round raises a sparkling glass, and no one has to explain why they are reaching for water. A wire cage secures the cork, and when opened, it sounds like a sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a reception, New Year's Eve, or a birthday brunch, it sets a light start. Until opened, the bottle can be stored without refrigeration; once opened, it lasts about two days there. Plan the chilling in good time: placed in the refrigerator the day before, it is perfectly tempered for the reception. As a gift, it is suitable for people who like to invite others and think of all their guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElderflower, lime and a warm hint of ginger: Start your next evening with an aperitif where the whole round can toast with a full glass.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kobenhavn Kombucha","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57792338690374,"sku":"020KOM0004","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/kobenhavn-kombucha-summer-haze-alkoholfrei.png?v=1793905675","url":"https:\/\/genussland.de\/en\/products\/kobenhavn-kombucha-summer-haze-alkoholfrei","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}