Do you know the ideal temperature to serve your caviar? It’s helpful to remember a few basics to serve caviar at the right temperature. One word to remember from this first tasting lesson: freshness above all!
Caviar should be enjoyed immediately after taking it out of the refrigerator and should never be placed in the freezer before tasting.
Ideal Temperature
The recommended tasting temperature by our caviar expert is 8 to 9°C. Depending on the size of the tin, adjust the way you serve the caviar to maintain it at the correct temperature.
For tins up to 125 g, consider the time to take the tin out of the fridge, open it, present it on the table, and gather your guests so the caviar reaches its ideal tasting temperature.
For tins of 250 g or more, it is recommended to take the caviar out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving to reach the ideal temperature.
Storage
Your unopened caviar tin can be stored for 8 weeks in the refrigerator at 4–8°C. After opening, we recommend consuming the caviar within 24 hours, keeping it at a temperature between 4 and 8°C.
You now know the basics of caviar tasting, but more tips are coming soon. Is there a technique to easily open a Petrossian tin? In what order should you taste your caviars? With which bread or toast should you serve caviar? How can you enjoy caviar like a fine Burgundy wine? Many articles to make the most of your caviar will follow.
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