The low-alcohol apéritif, the Lao way
Sparkling teas and still terroir teas, made for apéritif hour. Less than 0.5% alc./vol.
Discover the boxesAn apéritif with depth
The apéritif is a moment: the glasses come out, we raise a toast, we take our time. Lao keeps the whole ritual. Every bottle begins with a single-origin tea, grown in Japan, Taiwan or China, then crafted for the table. Serve it at the right temperature, in a beautiful glass, and let the terroir speak.
What to serve at apéritif hour
Sparkling Tea Gyokuro Okabe
Gold Medal, World Alcohol-Free Awards 2024
Shade-grown green tea from Shizuoka, Japan. Peach, pear, honeydew melon, fine effervescence.
Serve between 8 and 12 °C.
Sparkling Tea Mucha Tie Guan Yin
Silver Medal, World Alcohol-Free Awards 2024
Roasted oolong from the hills of Muzha, Taiwan. Cocoa, mandarin, roasted notes, lively effervescence.
Serve between 8 and 12 °C.
Thea Placida Guizhou Floral
Green tea grown at 1,500 m in the mountains of Guizhou. White flowers, apricot, jasmine, velvety texture.
Serve between 11 and 14 °C.
Thea Placida Yunnan Bold
Pu'er from the forests of Xishuangbanna. Dried fig, golden honey, ripe cherry, round mouthfeel.
Serve between 13 and 16 °C.
Sparkling or still?
To open the evening and raise a toast, choose the sparkling teas. To pair with bites and keep the conversation going, move on to Thea Placida. Can't choose? Take the Lao Signature Box: all four creations, one of each.
The boxes
Grand Tasting Box
8 × 750 ml · $179.95
Two bottles of each creation. The format to entertain, give or celebrate.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao beverages contain alcohol?
Very little: each bottle contains less than 0.5% alc./vol.
What temperature should I serve them at?
Sparkling teas between 8 and 12 °C, Thea Placida between 11 and 16 °C.
How long does an open bottle keep?
Two days in the fridge, tightly closed, to preserve the aromas and the effervescence.
How long does delivery take?
2 to 5 business days anywhere in Canada. Free shipping from $85.