Tea - Me and my Botanical
Desmond Payne
Me and My Botanical: Tea – with Desmond Payne
Discover how tea can bring elegance, complexity and balance to gin with Master Distiller Desmond Payne.
In this presentation, Desmond explores the growing use of tea botanicals in contemporary gin, focusing on Sencha green tea and the unique character it can impart during distillation.
Learn how carefully selected teas contribute delicate herbal notes, gentle tannins, subtle sweetness and a refined mouthfeel, while complementing traditional botanicals such as juniper, citrus and spice.
Drawing on decades of distilling experience, Desmond explains the challenges of working with tea, including achieving the right balance, avoiding excessive bitterness and preserving its more delicate aromatic qualities throughout the distillation process.
He also discusses why tea has become an increasingly popular botanical for distillers seeking to add depth, freshness and sophistication to modern gin recipes.
Whether you’re a distiller, bartender or gin enthusiast, this presentation offers fascinating insight into one of the most versatile and contemporary botanicals used in gin production.
Presented by Desmond Payne, Master Distiller and former Grand Rectifier of The Gin Guild.
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