Surfside Green Tea Pack

SURFSIDE Green Tea Pack is a California-made spiked tea from the ready-to-drink category, listed at 4.5% ABV with an IBU of 15. That bitterness figure is low, close to a light lager, so expect the tea to supply most of the grip. The reference copy describes a green tea character over a smooth, crisp lager-style base. Styles like this usually offer a faint grassy, slightly vegetal tea note with a clean, dry finish and very little hop presence. It's a light-bodied drink where the tea comes first and the beer-like backbone stays in the background. At 4.5% it's an easy-drinking can, and the best way to serve it is simply cold. Chill it thoroughly, ideally to the 36 to 40°F range of a home fridge, because warmth tends to flatten delicate tea notes and make any sweetness or bitterness more obvious. Pouring over ice isn't needed and would only dilute a drink that's already light. If you want a glass instead of the can, a tall pilsner glass or a standard pint glass works well. Either shape holds the carbonation and lets the pale color show. A stemless highball also suits it for a more relaxed pour. This isn't a base spirit, so it works better as an ingredient in simple builds than in stirred cocktails. A splash over a shot of vodka or gin with fresh lemon and plenty of ice makes a quick tea-forward highball. It could also top a shandy-style drink with a little citrus or ginger beer. Keep any added sweetness low so the tea stays the focus. For food, lean on dishes that match its light, clean profile. Sushi, sashimi, and simple rice bowls are natural fits, as are steamed dumplings, chicken or shrimp with ginger and scallion, fresh salads with citrus dressings, and mild fish tacos. The low bitterness and crisp finish also handle light spice, such as Thai or Vietnamese dishes, without clashing. Heavy, rich, or smoky foods will likely overpower it, so save those for something with more weight.