What to drink with dim sum
Short answer: Champagne or dry sparkling. Runner-up: Jasmine tea or Grüner Veltliner.
Why it works
Bubbles handle steamed, fried and fatty bites in one go.
A dim sum meal spans steamed, fried and sweet. Sparkling wine and tea are the two safe all-rounders.
Quick picks
- Best match: Champagne or dry sparkling
- Alternative: Jasmine tea or Grüner Veltliner
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.