AMA® No. 5 HAS BEEN HANDCRAFTED WITH VARIETY: JASMINE SILVER NEEDLE TEA
1,5% VOL
Naturally fermented, using exclusive techniques inspired in the ancestral -pétillant naturel- method, we use the finest terroir / specialty teas and herbs sourced from small scale family farms and pure spring water from the Basque country. Drink it chilled, 9-11º in a wine glass. As an aperitif, at the table, in a glass, redefining what it means to share joyful special moments and drink well.
TASTING NOTES: Intense, with hints of honey, acacia, and white flowers, and a crisp mouthfeel. Pale sage colour. Elegant bubbles.
ORIGIN: Jasmine Silver Needle Tea, Fuding, Fujian, China
Jasmine white tea is an intrinsic part of the history of the Fuding prefecture in Fujian province. It might not surprise you to know that only the Chinese Imperial family were allowed to consume it at one time. The variety used by AMA is harvested entirely from the most tender spring shoots. It’s carefully scented with fresh jasmine flowers for six consecutive nights; Each morning the flowers from the previous day are discarded, and a fresh batch are placed upon the tea leaves.
ELABORATION: Once blended with local spring water and introduced to carefully selected yeast and bacteria cultures, the infusion begins its natural transformation. This delicate fermentation process demands both precision and patience a balance of science and intuition. From this tension, ama takes shape. Bottle-aged and ever evolving, it develops depth and finesse over time. It’s this quiet alchemy that defines ama: complex, living, and entirely its own.
AGING: AMA Impossible Pétillant Naturel is alive in the bottle, evolving with time. As it ages, the bubbles grow finer, the texture smoother, and the flavour deepens in complexity. Like a fine wine, ama continues to refine itself long after bottling, and can be cellared for years. Patience is rewarded with elegance.
PAIRINGS: A party in its own right. A splendid alternative to Champagne for any kind of celebration.
SERVE: Preferably at 9‑11 degrees in a white wine glass. Handle and open carefully to preserve the bubbles. The sediment (the small particles of lees resulting from fermentation) present in each bottle can be served or kept in the bottle.