Chikiriya - Japanese Ume Kombucha (Plum and Kelp Tea) – 24 Tea sticks - 1.69oz 1 each
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Description
Product specificity
A tea rich in umami flavor made with kombu produced in Hokkaido and flavored with Japanese plums.
Kombu is associated with good fortune. Hence kombu tea is often given as an engagement gift or drunk at special events such as wedding ceremonies. The history of kombu goes back to the Heian period (794-1185). During the Sengoku period, the warriors participated in a special ceremony called sankon no gi before departing to the front. Abalone (uchi-awabi), dried chestnut (kachi-guri), and kelp (kombu) were consumed. This was a play on words meaning “striking the enemy” (uchi), winning over the enemy (kachi), and triumphing (yoro-ko[m]bu). Hence, since the Edo period, it has been popular to pour hot water over sliced kombu and to drink it as tea. However, since the Taishō period, people tend to use powdered kombu more than sliced kombu.
About the taste
The Hokkaido produced kombu and Japan grown plums perfectly blend. It results in a tea with a refined taste.
Nutritional values (per stick)
Energy: 4.4kcal
Protein: 0.1g
Fats: 0g
Carbohydrate: 0.9g
Sodium chloride equivalent: 0.8g
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Best way to prepare
Hot Brew Tea
1. Add tea leaves
1 tea stick
2. Add water
100 mL (3.38oz) 80°C (176°F)
3. Brew
None
4. Serve
Stir and enjoy your tea!
Product information
Product type: Japanese Kombucha (Kelp Tea)
Format: Tea sticks
Ingredient(s): Table salt, sugar, powdered kombu, processed plums (plums, table salt, mizuame, grape sugar), seasoning (amino acid, etc.), acidulant, flavoring, food coloring (anthocyanin, monascus purpureus)
Allergens information:
Contains: None.
Place of origin: Japan
Net weight: 48 g (1.69oz)
Best-before: 1 year from production date in Japan.
Storage method: Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, and store at room temperature.
Product size: 10.0 x 11.0 x 3.5 cm (3.9″ x 4.3″ x 1.4″)
