Caviar is known for its luxurious and distinct flavors, textures, and appearance. The color of caviar can vary depending on the species of sturgeon, its diet, and processing methods. Typically, most consumers associate caviar with black or red, which is a mistake. A brief overview of these variations: Sturgeon Caviar: In earnest, only caviar from the Sturgeon Family should be called caviar... everything else is just roe.     Beluga Caviar: This type of caviar is usually the largest and comes from the beluga sturgeon. The eggs are typically light to dark gray or black, an ..read more

Caviar, often referred to as "black gold," is a luxurious delicacy that has been enjoyed for centuries by royalty, dignitaries, and epicureans around the world. Derived from the roe of sturgeon fish, caviar's unique taste, texture, and appearance make it one of the most sought-after gourmet foods. However, not all caviar is created equal, and the market can be flooded with inferior products. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key factors that will help you identify and savor authentic, high-quality caviar. One simple way is, of course, order your caviar from Caviar Express. At Ca ..read more

Caviar, often referred to as the "black gold," has long been synonymous with luxury and indulgence. Among the various types available, Iranian caviar holds a prominent position for its exceptional quality, exquisite flavor, and rich history. Renowned as one of the finest caviars in the world, Iranian caviar captivates connoisseurs with its unique characteristics and meticulous production methods. Let's delve into the fascinating world of Iranian caviar and explore what makes it truly special. Pristine Origins: Iran, a country blessed with diverse climates, is home to vast and pristine bodies ..read more

What is the difference between Russian, Iranian, Beluga, Ossetra, etc? Caviar is such a unique, luxurious delicacy, and, not unlike other rare and unique categories of delicacies, such as truffles, high-end beef, or refined liquor, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding the categories and names attached to different grades and qualities of such fine, extravagant, and high-end consumables. Because there are no real oversight and regulations regarding the naming of categories of fish roes as “caviar,” most consumers are left to figure out what each grade truly means. Here, we ..read more

For caviar connoisseur like most existing Caviar Express customers, "why is caviar so expensive" isn't hard to answer. It's an exquisite, refined food reserved historically for fine dinning of the most discerning taste buds. Like other luxury food products, such as Kobe beef or ōtoro sushi, it isn't expensive just for expensive sake. We'll go in depth on the reasons why true caviar is such a luxury food to be consumed on special occasions. An unique, refined taste First, let’s briefly define true caviar is. You may see other types of “fish eggs” sold on the market as caviar, but ..read more

We’ve written at length about why real caviar is so expensive, and part of the reason is how they are harvested from an endangered and protected species. If you’ve watched the video series on how caviar is actually harvested, the traditional method of getting the unfertilized roe out of a female sturgeon results in euthanizing the fish, which means taking an adult, fertile, and egg producing female fish out of the production process of creating future generations of sturgeons.  As you can imagine, this isn’t like getting freshly farmed eggs from a chicken. The end result is the caviar pro ..read more

It’s beginning to look a lot like... As soon as Halloween decorations come down, stress levels about gifts for the holiday season kick in. At CaviarExpress, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality, sustainable caviar shipped overnight to arrive fresh at your doorsteps. And as the gift giving and holiday party season will soon ramp up, we’d like to remind you that a gift box or baskets make excellent gift for friends and families, as well as those high-performing associates on your team or a company-wide gift set to add a touch of luxury for that year end celebration.   If you ..read more