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This January, sparkling tea brand 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 up alcohol doesn’t mean a total overhaul on indulging; the sophisticated drinking experience opens up the fascinating and flavourful world of rare teas.

Taking over the Coupe at Union Social, The Gantry’s very own sparkling bar, the month-long residency will be a chance to sample Saicho’s elegant range of gastronomic teas alongside some impressive tea-led cocktails, curated by Gareth Evans (Best Bartender in GB at Diageo’s Word Class 2013, formerly Pollen Street Social and The Blind Pig) as well as a dedicated food pairing menu.

Each of Saicho’s unique expressions; Darjeeling, Hojicha, Jasmine and the newly launched rare Eight Immortals tea are cold-brewed for twenty-four hours then finely balanced with a hint of sweetness and a dash of acidity. As a finishing touch, sparkling the tea enhances the flavour and creates an effervescent drink, designed to be served chilled in a Champagne flute or coupe.

Situated on the 1st Floor, within the hotel’s main dining spot, Union Social. The pop-up will occupy an eye-catching illuminated counter bar, with its own banquette seating and private outdoor terrace. The intimate bar area will be accented with bouquets of preserved flowers and feathers, designed to echo the native countries of each of Saicho’s flavoured teas, including peacock feathers from India to green pheasant feathers and foliage from Japan. Guests will be transported from the dull skies of London in January, across Asia and beyond through some of the world’s most exquisite teas.

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