Wisps of tropical fruit smoke

Menthol lozenges, ground coriander, mango and peaches were met by a bonfire, warm ash, smouldering coconut husks and the merest hint of a sea breeze – fascinating myriad aromas. On the neat palate, the mangoes now came barbecued with a brown sugar glaze and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In the finish we detected an intriguing flavour combination of zingy citrus and woody, slightly bitter chocolate. Following the addition of water, fresh herbal mint notes next to a birch wood earthiness appeared. To taste, bitter chocolate and cinnamon were to the fore before the backbone of sweet tropical fruits re-emerged – with that subtle smoke still lingering.