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 standard tasting tin for the species experienced buyers reach for after the safer choices. 30g of Siberian serves two people with an apéritif, or one person across two sessions.
What makes Siberian (Acipenser baerii) worth choosing over Osetra is its profile. Osetra is balanced and nutty, built to please broadly. Siberian is mineral and structured, built to register. The pearls are smaller, the brine sharper, the finish cleaner. There is no buttery roundness to fall back on.
30g is the right size for caviar with cocktails before dinner. The mineral profile cuts through cream and fat in ways the buttery species cannot. Serve straight from the fridge on a cold plate, plain or on a thin piece of unsalted rye toast. Skip the crème fraîche: it covers the mineral notes that make Siberian worth buying.
For experienced buyers, Siberian is the tin you order when you want caviar to taste like caviar. For first-time buyers, it shows why the category is not all the same.
Pair with a gin martini, a chilled dry Riesling, or aged Champagne with mineral character.
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy, 1093 kJ / 235 kcal
Fat, 13.0 g
- of which: Saturates, 8.9 g
Carbohydrate, 2.6 g
- of which: Sugars, 0.0 g
Fiber, 0 g
Protein, 26.8 g
Salt, 3.5 g
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faq
Which size should I choose?
For a first tasting or a small garnish, choose 30g. For two people, 50g is a great size. For hosting, gifting or a full caviar service, choose 125g or 250g.
How much caviar do I need per person?
For tasting, plan about 15g per person. For a generous serving or a caviar course, plan 30 to 50g per person.
What is the difference between Kaluga Hybrid, Beluga Hybrid, Osetra, Siberian, and White Sturgeon caviar?
Kaluga Hybrid is smooth and buttery. Beluga Hybrid is delicate and creamy, with the largest pearls. Osetra is nutty and balanced. Siberian is bold and mineral. White Sturgeon is mild and approachable.
How should I store caviar?
Keep caviar refrigerated in the coldest part of your fridge and never freeze it. Once opened, finish it within 2 to 3 days.
What does caviar pair well with?
Warm blinis, crème fraîche, soft-boiled eggs, boiled potatoes and Brut Champagne.
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How much caviar per person
The most common mistake first-time buyers make is under-buying. 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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What people say about our sets
Reviews of our tasting sets-
★★★★★
Such a nice caviar sampler! I loved being able to try a few different varieties in one set instead of choosing just one. Each tin had its own flavor and texture, and everything tasted fresh and high quality. The portions are great for a tasting or a date night at home. Packaging was beautiful and the included accessories made serving really easy. I would definitely recommend this set as a gift or for anyone who wants to explore different types of caviar.
CharlotteOct 6, 2026Review of The Taste, 4 × 15g → -
★★★★★
Bought this set to try a few things at once, and it turned out to be such a fun experience. The caviar tasted clean and delicate, with each tin disappearing way too quickly 😄 But the caviar butter was the real unexpected favorite — creamy, savory, and perfect on warm toast. The whole box felt special without being too formal. Definitely something I’d order again for a weekend treat or when friends come over.
ClaireSep 30, 2026Review of The Ritual, 7 × 30g → -
★★★★★
Okay, this set was SO good. We got it for a little dinner at home and honestly ended up finishing almost everything 😅 The Osetra was super fresh and buttery, and the caviar butter was such a surprise — didn’t expect to love it that much. Everything arrived cold and beautifully packed too. Definitely a splurge, but I’d order this again for a special night.
LaurenSep 24, 2026Review of The Ritual, 7 × 30g →
