Sagai

Two dates in one: a crisp golden end and a soft, darker body.

Sagai ripens in two tones. One end dries golden and crisp, while the rest of the fruit stays soft and brown. The sweetness is gentle, with a brown-sugar finish, so it is a good first date for anyone who finds dates too sweet.

Tasting notes

• Flavour: brown sugar
• Sweetness: gently sweet
• Texture: a crisp end and a soft body
• Origin: Saudi Arabia

How to enjoy it

With a cup of black tea, or as the first date in a tasting, before the sweeter ones.

Storage

Keep in an airtight box in the fridge. Take the dates out about 30 minutes before eating.