Russian · drink
Sbiten (Сбитень)
Sbiten (Сбитень) reads sweetness 7.5, floral 5.9 and warm spice 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian drink, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Floral 5.9 · Warm Spice 5.9 · Fruity 4.6 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Allium 2.8 · Sourness 1.7 · Earthy 1.5 · Richness 1.3 · Umami 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8 · Heat 0.8 · Nutty 0.8 · Citrus 0.8 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp jam
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 3 pods cardamom
- 1 tsp ginger
- 4 sprigs mint
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 35 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 94.5 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 1.5 g fat, 22.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Bring water with honey and jam to a boil, then add all the spices and mint.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes until fragrant and slightly syrupy.
- Strain through a fine sieve.
- Serve hot in mugs as a warming winter drink.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.