Pyefleet
Mersea Island · North Sea, England · Ostrea edulis
The most celebrated native from Mersea Island — Pyefleet Creek's cold, tidal water and slow growth produce the classic Essex O. edulis mineral-metallic depth with hazelnut complexity. Historically supplied to the Lord Mayor's banquet.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Classic English native — serve plain.
Pair with
ChablisChampagneDry Stout
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 5–7 yearsWaterPyefleet CreekAppearancemedium · flat
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