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             Home > Recipes & More > Pairings > Tea, herbal teas and infusions with Parmigiano Reggiano 

            Tea, herbal teas and infusions with Parmigiano Reggiano

            The pairing you would not expect, but that is worth discovering. Teas, herbal teas and infusions share with Parmigiano Reggiano the same ability to layer complex aromas.
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 12 months
            Harmonious flavor with delicate hints of milk and butter. Distinct yogurt-like acidity accompanied by fresh grass and wildflower notes. Both sweet and tangy at once, with no sharp spiciness and no granularity.
            Pair it with
            Green tea Sencha, White tea Bai Mu Dan, Linden blossom infusion, Chamomile and orange blossom herbal tea
            The delicate notes of fresh milk and vegetal aromas of this maturation pair well with drinks with a light and floral profile. Green tea Sencha, with its grassy freshness and slight astringency, enhances the vegetal notes of the cheese without overpowering them. White tea Bai Mu Dan, delicate and floral, is the ideal choice for a more elegant pairing. The linden blossom infusion brings freshness and lightness, ideal for a summer aperitivo. Chamomile and orange blossom herbal tea, with its sweet and relaxing notes, creates an unusual but harmonious pairing, perfect as a light end to a meal.
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 24 months
            The appeal of this maturation lies in its complexity. The lactic acidity of the 24-month stage expands to reveal white pepper spice and the typical aroma of meat broth. Hints of tropical fruit and dried fruit emerge, with a granularity that starts to linger pleasantly on the palate.
            Pair it with
            Oolong tea Mi Lan Xiang, Green tea Gyokuro, Ginger and lemon infusion, Hibiscus and red fruit herbal tea
            The growing complexity of the 24 months calls for drinks with more aromatic structure. Oolong tea Mi Lan Xiang, with its aromas of orchid and peach, finds a natural resonance with the fruity and nutty notes of the cheese. Green tea Gyokuro, rich in umami, shares with Parmigiano Reggiano the same savoury depth that makes them complementary. The ginger and lemon infusion brings a lively, slightly spicy note that cleanses the palate. Hibiscus and red fruit herbal tea, with its fruity acidity, balances the savouriness of the cheese with a fresh and colourful contrast.
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 35 months
            If you love intense flavors, Parmigiano Reggiano aged between 35 and 45 months is perfect for you. Expect strong aromatic intensity with pronounced spicy and smoky notes.
            Pair it with
            Black tea Darjeeling Second Flush, Pu-erh, Liquorice and fennel infusion, Chicory root and cinnamon herbal tea
            Long maturations express an intensity that calls for drinks capable of sustaining the comparison. Black tea Darjeeling Second Flush, with its notes of muscat, ripe fruit and wood, is perhaps the most successful pairing: it shares with long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano the same layered complexity. Fermented pu-erh, earthy and deep, dialogues with the undergrowth and spice notes of the long maturations. The liquorice and fennel infusion brings anise-like sweetness and a fresh note that lightens the intensity of the cheese. Chicory root and cinnamon herbal tea, with its toasted and spicy notes, closes the circle in an unexpected and very satisfying way.