2 Types of Ramune: Soda Drinks and Dagashi Sugar Candy
When you hear “Ramune (ラムネ)”, what comes to your mind? I think many will probably bring to mind the classic Japanese soda pop with its root in lemonade “Ramune (ラムネ)”. As a matter of...
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How to Cold Brew Ryokucha Green Tea
Japanese Ryokucha (緑茶: meaning Green Tea) contains many components good for health. But have you ever heard about the health benefit of that cold-brewed green tea? Cold-Brewed Ryokucha Green Tea Cold-brewed Ryokucha also brings positive...
Konpeito: 4 Recommended Ways to Use the Sugar Candy
“Konpeito (金平糖)” is a traditional Japanese confection or Wagashi with about 400 years of history. It is a small colored sugar candy covered with tiny bulges. Because of its beautiful appearance, Konpeito isn’t only popular...
Goma Mugicha: Benefits of Sesame Barley Tea
In modern times, many people are suffering from high blood pressure. To prevent the disease, having good eating habits are essential. For example, foods packed with DHA and EPA, potassium, polyphenol, and carotenoid are...
Awanami: Okinawa’s Rarest Awamori Sake Brand
Japanese rice wine “sake (酒)” has gained popularity in many countries in recent years, but the total consumption in Japan is on the decline. By the way, speaking of sake, have you ever heard...
3 Japanese Local Cola Drinks You Should Try
Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the world’s two major, best-recognized cola brands, but other than these, unique cola drinks can be seen in each country. In Japan, too, various kinds of cola beverages are available....
Traditional Japanese Sweet Drinks: Amazake and Shiruko
In Japan, a wide variety of canned beverages, from fizzy drinks to soups, are available from vending machines dotted around the city. In addition, some also carry alcoholic drinks, including beer and sake rice...
Kuzuyu: Traditional Kudzu Japanese Arrowroot Tea
Have you ever heard of Kuzuyu (葛湯), meaning kudzu hot water? It is a traditional Japanese tea consisting of three ingredients, kudzu flour (Japanese arrowroot starch), water, and sugar. The tea has a thick...
