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SAICHO LAUNCH POP-UP SPARKLING TEA BAR FOR DRY JANUARY
SAICHO LAUNCH POP-UP SPARKLING TEA BAR FOR DRY JANUARY
This January, Saicho has teamed up with East London’s hottest new hotel, The Gantry, to create a truly unique pop-up sparkling bar to be enjoyed throughout Dry January. Proving that giving... Read more...
Eight Immortals - A rare Dan Cong tea from Phoenix Mountain
Eight Immortals - A rare Dan Cong tea from Phoenix Mountain
While most teas are picked from small bushes, Dan Cong (which translates as single bush or single tree) tea trees can grow to heights of three metres or more, making... Read more...
Types of Tea
Types of Tea
Tea has a rich history and a wide variety of flavours, from floral to fruit, nutty to smoky, candied to umami, all influenced by its terroir, time of harvesting and... Read more...
We have launched new sizes!
We have launched new sizes!
This week we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new 200ml and 750ml glass bottles across the entire Saicho range. Since launching back in 2019, we've been working closely with sommeliers,... Read more...
A Perfectly Paired Cheese Board with Neal's Yard Dairy
A Perfectly Paired Cheese Board with Neal's Yard Dairy
This January, Saicho has teamed up with esteemed British cheese shop, Neal’s Yard Dairy to create a truly unique cheese board, to be enjoyed throughout Dry January by non-drinkers and foodies alike.... Read more...
Saicho teams up with the Cocktail Trading Company
Saicho teams up with the Cocktail Trading Company
Saicho has teamed up with the talented Elliot Ball at the Cocktail Trading Company who has invented some truly delicious sparkling tea cocktails. ‍ ‍Reme-tea ‍A playful take on the modern classic... Read more...
Tasting Notes: Tom Surgey, Ridgeview Wine Estate Director
Tasting Notes: Tom Surgey, Ridgeview Wine Estate Director
Tom Surgey is an energetic, confident wine expert and presenter with an extensive body of work. He is one of the Three Wine Men, Ambassador for the Pingza wine app, Ridgeview Wine... Read more...
Tasting Notes: Matteo Montone, Wine Director at Berners Tavern
Tasting Notes: Matteo Montone, Wine Director at Berners Tavern
Matteo Montone is Wine Director at Berners Tavern at The London Edition Hotel.Moving to London in 2013, Matteo started his UK career at Aqua Shard. He then joined The Ritz London as... Read more...
Tasting Notes: Honey Spencer, Sommelier, Wine Consultant and Co-Founder of Bastarda
Tasting Notes: Honey Spencer, Sommelier, Wine Consultant and Co-Founder of Bastarda
Honey Spencer’s experience in the wine industry spans continents, having managed Sager + Wilde in London, Den Vandrette in Copenhagen and as guest Sommelier for NOMA in Mexico before returning... Read more...
Tasting Notes: Katie Exton, Sommelier and Co-Founder of Lorne Restaurant
Tasting Notes: Katie Exton, Sommelier and Co-Founder of Lorne Restaurant
Coming from The River Café, Katie Exton is a highly respected sommelier, both within and outside the trade. Before joining The River Café, Katie worked as Head Sommelier at Chez... Read more...
Saicho Hojicha Sparkling Tea
Sparkling Tea - Premium Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Offering a complex and refreshing alternative to alcoholic drinks, sparkling teas are a new and versatile addition to the non-alcoholic drinks market, emerging this year as a major trend. Cold-brewed... Read more...
Give the Gift of Saicho!
Give the Gift of Saicho!
If buying lovely things for your mother at this time of year (or indeed any other) is of interest, may we suggest our Saicho Collection as a rather excellent idea... The trio... Read more...