Description
A marmalade-like syrup made by heavily preserving Yuja (citron) peel and juice in honey. Diluted with hot/cold water for a national health tea.
Restaurants serving Yuja-cha (Citron Tea)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Yuja(Peel and juice)
- Honey
- Sugar
- Oligosaccharide
Instructions
- (No prep) Put
- tablespoons of citron syrup in a mug.
- Pour hot water (or cold sparkling water) and stir well.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Yuja refreshing aroma、Honey intense sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Yuzu jam (slightly more bitter)
Pairing
After spicy food / Pancakes(as jam)
Trivia
[Classic Souvenir] The massive, heavy glass jars sold in Shin-Okubo supermarkets are an absolute winter staple that every tourist insists on buying.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The best part is using a spoon to scoop up and eat the highly sweetened 'citron peels' sunken at the bottom of the cup.
Allergen
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