How to Eat Caviar
Caviar is easier to eat than the mythology around it suggests. Most "caviar etiquette" is hotel marketing or first-timer anxiety. The actual rules are few, and they're about taste, not ceremony.
The couple's tin. 56g of Kaluga Hybrid serves two people for a proper occasion — anniversary dinner, milestone celebration, the kind of evening that earns more than a tasting portion.
What makes Kaluga Hybrid (Acipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus) worth this size is the way it holds attention. Where Osetra is "the classic" and Siberian is "the bold," Kaluga is "the experience." The buttery texture coats the palate. The finish runs long enough that you find yourself waiting between bites just to feel it fade. It's the species closest in profile to true Beluga — which has been illegal to import to the US for two decades.
This size is built for two people sharing a single tin across one evening. Open it at the start of dinner. Eat one spoonful plain to register the species' character. Then move to blini with caviar butter underneath — the butter amplifies the flavour without competing. Move to small toast points with crème fraîche if you want the textural contrast.
Pour Brut or Blanc de Blancs Champagne to start. A dry Riesling or aged Champagne for the final spoonfuls — both cut through the cream and reset the palate.
Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Place a small piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface before re-sealing the tin. Finish within 2-3 days.
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy, 1184 kJ / 283 kcal
Fat, 19.1 g
- of which: Saturates, 5.1 g
Carbohydrate, 1.0 g
- of which: Sugars, 0.0 g
Fiber, 0 g
Protein, 27.6 g
Salt, 3.5 g
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faq
How should I choose the right caviar size?
For a first tasting or a small garnish, choose 14g or 28g. For two people, 56g is a great size. For hosting, gifting, or a full caviar service, we recommend 125g or 250g.
How much caviar do I need per person?
For tasting, plan around 14g per person. For a generous serving or caviar service, plan 28g–56g per person, depending on how it will be served.
What is the difference between Kaluga Hybrid, Beluga Hybrid, Osetra, Siberian, and White Sturgeon caviar?
Each caviar has its own flavor profile. Kaluga Hybrid is smooth, buttery, and refined. Beluga Hybrid is delicate, creamy, and luxurious. Osetra is nutty and complex. Siberian is bold, briny, and classic. White Sturgeon is clean, elegant, and approachable.
How should I store caviar?
Keep caviar refrigerated at all times. Store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator and avoid freezing. Once opened, enjoy it as soon as possible for the best flavor and texture.
What does caviar pair well with?
Caviar pairs beautifully with blinis, crème fraîche, caviar butter, potato chips, soft-boiled eggs, champagne, dry sparkling wine, or chilled vodka.
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How much caviar per person
The single most common mistake first-time caviar buyers make is under-buying. They see the price per tin and order the smallest size, expecting a small tin of an expensive food to go a long way. It doesn't. Caviar is meant to be tasted in real portions — 10 to 15 grams per bite — and those portions add up quickly.
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