HOW TO ENJOY CAVIAR LIKE A CONNOISSEUR

Caviar Colony co-founder Benjamin Goh dishes out choice tips to appreciate caviar at its finest.

TEMPERATURE

Unopened tins last up to six months if refrigerated between -2 and 3 degrees Celsius. Take the caviar out of the fridge about 10 minutes before serving.

SERVING WARE

Definitely mother-of-pearl spoons, to avoid silverware’s metallic aftertaste. They’re also gentler on the caviar so you don’t accidentally pop any precious beads.

Additionally, consider tasting the caviar off the back off your hand to let your body heat ‘open up’ the flavours. Be sure to spread a heaping spoonful so that there’s enough for your palate to taste.

RELISH IT RIGHT

Instead of chewing, use your tongue to push the caviar to the roof of your mouth and let the roe melt naturally. This way, you get to enjoy the way the nuances slowly unfurl. Savour caviar on its own first, before chasing it with a sip of brut champagne, vodka, or a dry white wine.