Chikiriya - Sakura Tea with Kombu Sticks 25 g
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Description
Product specificity
An assortment full of umami flavor made with kombu produced in Hokkaido and Japanese cherry blossoms.
When you pour hot water, the petals will gently open as it revealing its scent of cherry blossoms. It is an auspicious drink used for celebrations such as matchmaking, weddings, peach festivals, and praying for passing exams.
You can pour 15 cups.
Recipe ideas
You can put it in rice to make sakura onigiri, mix it with ice cream for sakura ice cream, or you can use it as pickles.
Sign of Good Luck
It is said that during Edo period (1603-1867), cherry blossom tea was considered a lucky charm because of its gorgeous petals.
*The saltiness may be strong, so lightly remove the salt from the cherry blossoms to your liking
Sakura | Kombu | |
Energy | 6kcal | 4kcal |
Protein | 0.3g | 0.2g |
Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Carbohydrate | 1.1g | 1.8g |
Salt equivalent | 15.4g | 0.2g |
Best way to prepare
Hot Brew Tea
1. Add tea leaves
1-2 cherry blossoms and 1 kombu
2. Add water
80 mL (2.71oz) 80°C (176°F)
3. Serve
Pour out all the tea and enjoy it!
Product information
Product type: Japanese Kombucha (Kelp Tea)
Format: Tea sticks
Ingredient(s): Cherry blossoms (salt, plum vinegar), kombu (brewed vinegar)
Allergens information:
Contains: None.
Place of origin: Japan
Net weight: 25 g (0.88oz)
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: 11.0 x 15.0 x 3.0 cm (4.3″ x 5.9″ x 1.2″)
