The Bimber Distillery Da Hong Pao Tea Gin has been created by the London-based distillery as a new libation that is reported to be the UK's first gin that has been infused with handpicked oolong tea. Inspired by Co-Founder and Master Distiller Darius Plazewski's love for tea, the gin is made with tea sourced from the cliffs of the Wuyi Mountain in China. The tea is renowned for its medicinal properties and is reported by Plazewski to have a long-lasting aftertaste that is sure to pair well with a number of different cocktail infusions.
The Bimber Distillery Da Hong Pao Tea Gin has a 51.8% ABV and has been infused with Da Hong Pao leaves for one week to maximize flavor extraction.
Roasted Oolong-Infused Gins
The Bimber Distillery Da Hong Pao Tea Gin is Made with Handpicked Tea
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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