Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthymineralfreshcoolslightly musty
Wine Analogy
Similar to the cool, humid environment of wine caves in Champagne
Coffee Analogy
Like the stable conditions of coffee bean storage caves in Ethiopia
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to the scent profile of clay-based perfumes with mineral accords
Culinary Applications
Bastani SonnatiPersiaStored ice was shaved to make traditional saffron-pistachio ice cream
SharbatMughal IndiaPreserved rose/sandalwood syrups were chilled with cellar ice
QatiqCentral AsiaFermented dairy was stored in cool cellar conditions