Ossetra Gift Box — La Mer Noire, 100 g

What does it taste like?

Ossetra caviar tastes nutty and briskly saline, with a faint sweetness and a clean, non-oily finish. The pearls are firm and release cleanly. The gift box holds the same fresh Ossetra as our 100 g tin, presented for giving.

Is the 100 g gift box the right size?

The La Mer Noire gift box holds a 100 g tin, which serves six to eight people as an appetiser at 12–15 g each. It suits a gift for an anniversary, a milestone or a host. The box ships ready to present, with the mother-of-pearl spoon included.

How to serve it

Rest the unopened tin on crushed ice for 15 minutes, then open at the table and serve straight from the tin.

• Spoon: The included mother-of-pearl spoon — never metal, which taints the flavour.
• With: Plain, or with blini and crème fraîche.
• Drink: Brut Champagne or chilled vodka.

Delivery and storage

USA Black Caviar packs the La Mer Noire gift box the day it ships and sends it in an insulated cooler with gel ice, to all fifty states. It ships within three business days, then overnight via UPS, from $21 per order. On arrival, refrigerate at 28–32 °F. Unopened the tin keeps four weeks; opened, eat within 48 hours. Never freeze caviar — freezing ruptures the pearls.