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The best caviar for beginners.
New to caviar? Start mild. Here's where to begin — and what to save for later.
Three easy places to start
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Siberian · Baerii
nutty · mellow · creamy
The gentlest sturgeon caviar — nutty, mellow, and forgiving. The classic first tin, lovely on eggs or potatoes.
- Easiest to love
Kaluga Hybrid · The Tuesday Tin
buttery · clean · subtle brine
Large, buttery, clean-tasting pearls — our everyday hero, the Tuesday Tin. Easy to enjoy from the very first bite.
- Cheapest way in
Salmon Roe · Ikura
bright · poppy · clean brine
Not technically caviar, but the brightest, most affordable gateway — big, poppy pearls with a clean burst of brine.
Want the full lineup? Browse the caviar guide, or learn the basics in how to eat caviar.
Frequently asked
What is the mildest caviar?
Siberian (Baerii) is the mildest, most approachable sturgeon caviar — nutty, mellow, and creamy rather than briny. It is the easiest first caviar for most people.
Is Ossetra good for beginners?
Ossetra is wonderful but more distinctive — nutty, complex, and a little briny. It shines once you know what you like; for a very first taste, a milder Baerii or Kaluga Hybrid is easier.
What is the cheapest way to try caviar?
Salmon roe (ikura) is the most affordable way in. It is technically not caviar, but the bright, poppy pearls are a delicious, low-stakes introduction to eating roe.
How should a beginner eat caviar?
Cold, in small spoonfuls, off a non-metal spoon — straight, or on soft eggs, a blini, or a plain chip. Plan on 15–30g per person, and let the pearls pop rather than crushing them.