Copenhagen Sparkling Tea

Kocemba developed the concept whilst working at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, where he found no alcohol-free drink capable of matching the complexity of high-end food. That sommelier background informs both the blending methodology and the food-pairing orientation of the range, which is designed as an accompaniment to serious cooking rather than a standalone casual drink. Each product is brewed from a blend of up to 13 different teas, steeped at varying temperatures and for varying durations, then combined with a small amount of grape must and lemon juice to balance acidity. The 75cl champagne-style bottle format is a deliberate marker of intent: these are table drinks designed for formal occasions, not casual alternatives to canned beer.

The alcohol-free range covers styles from dry, rosé-adjacent profiles to citrus-forward variants, all brewed from multi-tea blends using the same methodology. The brand also produces low-alcohol (5% ABV) variants alongside the AF lineup, all in the same 75cl format. The range sits outside conventional AF drink categories, occupying a space defined by fermented tea rather than dealcoholised wine or botanical spirit.

Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company is available in more than 25 countries and stocked at more than 60 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. The alcohol-free range is available through specialist retailers at a premium-to-luxury price point. The sober-curious diner or host looking for a genuinely considered table drink will find the format and flavour complexity here goes well beyond what most AF beverages offer.