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THE STORY OF REAL
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
When founder David had all but given up alcohol, he found there was a distinct lack of real choice. Nothing he tasted paired with food in the same way as a wine. Knowing there must be a better way, he set about experimenting with fermentation, the different taste profiles of loose-leaf teas and the impact of conditioning and bottling on superior flavour.
After almost 2 years of persistence, David created a liquid with the depth of flavour he had been missing and shared it with friends at The Pig who agreed that it was like nothing else they’d ever tasted and quickly became REAL’s very first listing, swiftly followed by the Fat Duck, Le Gavroche and Clove Club.
David’s unconventional approach to creating that very first fermented batch of liquid is embodied in everything that the team do today. His relentless attitude to progress means that our products have continuously evolved and are now quite different from the early days; they’re more refined, deeply flavoured, and have the complexity of a fine wine but without the compromise.
WHO WE ARE
We are the definitive alcohol-free choice for modern drinkers, crafting the highest quality drinks that don’t conform. We deliver on taste and flavour, inspire passion and garner respect.
We believe that life is for living, for enjoying the moments - however big or small. Those moments deserve a drink that is extraordinary and without the alcohol.
We source and naturally ferment the finest hand picked loose-leaf teas from India and China, to produce exceptional depth, flavour and complexity. Our home, The Fermentery at The Bail on the Waddesdon Estate in the heart of Buckinghamshire, is the first of its kind in the world.
In our innovative home, with sustainability at its core, science and craftsmanship combine to create captivating liquids that you want to reach for. So untwist the cage, pop the cork and celebrate those moments that matter to you.