Truffle & Potato X Alishan Midnight Sun Jin Xuan [ Tea Pairing ] SOIGNÉ Restaurant Seoul X SANBAOTEA Taiwan

Truffle & Potato #Seasons #Habits
This dessert is a truffle and potato dessert that has long been a signature of SOIGNÉ.

Sweet and salty caramel and nutty almond crumble are paired with truffle-white chocolate ice cream, and the whole thing is covered in a foam made from potatoes and sunchoke. The combination of sweet and savory creates a synegy of flavors that explodes with the black truffle on the finish, filling your mouth with sumptuous flavours. 

Alishan Midnight Sun Jin Xuan
The Jin Xuan cultivar is celebrated globally for its creamy, milky, and buttery flavor profile. Our special charcoal-
roasted version showcases a beautifully complex yet smooth character.
The flavor profile evolves continuously, starting with sweet orange aroma, transitioning to deep raisin sweetness, and
culminating in indulgent notes of buttered popcorn, cream, and desiccated coconut. The richness of molasses and
honey emerges, all effortlessly enveloped by a subtle roasted charcoal tone that enhances rather than masks the
flavors. 

【Tea Pairing Tips】
In the past, when faced with truffles, I would think of Chardonnay white wine aged in oak barrels. I especially paired it with this ancient hand-roasted Jinxuan oolong. It is different from the common green frankincense of Jinxuan, but it is roasted through charcoal. It produces a Menard reaction, and the flavor will have a more woody and nutty aroma, which goes well with the crushed nuts of the dessert. The elegant frankincense floral fruity aroma is intertwined with the white chocolate truffle, and the sweet aftertaste of the tea soup balances the sweet and salty caramel.

When Seoul's two-star Michelin chef Jun Lee's exquisite culinary skills meet Taiwan's fine tea culture, the result is not merely a collision of East Asian food traditions, but a luxurious feast for the palate and senses.

Chef Jun Lee is renowned for his precise techniques and unique use of ingredients, with a focus on the layers and balance of each dish.

Sanbaotang's premium Taiwanese teas are celebrated for their rich flavor profiles and varying degrees of oxidation and roasting. Whether it's fresh mountain tea, mellow oolong, or delicate and elegant black tea, each can beautifully showcase the aroma and sweetness of the tea in a delicate performance.

This cross-border collaboration may spark a highly creative dialogue regarding taste. It transcends a simple pairing of food and tea; instead, it delves into a profound exploration of culture, craftsmanship, and flavor, further expanding the boundaries of culinary artistry.