Choya Plum wine"original" 750ml

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Nishimura, M.; Kume, H.; Kadowaki, A.; Gato, N.; Nishihira, J. “Effects and safety of daily ingestion of plum extract on blood pressure: randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled parallel group comparison study.” Functional Foods in Health and Disease, 2017. Tamitsu co. ltd, the company behind Miyazaki plum wine, has a long history in winemaking and has specialized its Umeshu flavor with different variations. With a history as rich as this one, you must be excited to find out where you can try it out, or buy a bottle of your own. Read on to find out about the best restaurants to go for an authentic Umeshu dining experience and the best brands from Japan. How Do You Drink Umeshu? Umeshu is a popular drink of Japan Ume plums cannot be eaten raw because they contain a tiny amount of poison. Plus, they are incredibly sour. So people either dry them up, make them into jam, soak them in vinegar, or soak them into liquor, which is Umeshu. When mixed with liquor, there is a zero chance of poisoning. #1 Anyone can make their Umeshu at home

The difference is in the way it is prepared. This umeshu is also made by steeping the ume plums in Suntory’s Yamazaki brand whisky barrels. Besides this, brandy is added to adjust the taste. Umeshu (梅酒), commonly referred to as plum wine, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by steeping ume plums in liquor and sugar.Although known as “plum wine”, it is not technically a wine because of the way it is prepared. You can get 3 kinds of Umeshu which will cost 1200 Yen. If you are not sure what Umeshu to try or select, you can speak to the wait staff and they will recommend something for you. Plus, you get really good food here. Depending on the variety of the wine you are buying, you can get other flavors like sake, rice, or grape as well. You can drink it with pudding, or any kind of other dessert sweets. 5. Kikkoman Plum Wine

Umeshu is a liqueur made from a straightforward process of steeping ume fruit in sake, shochu or other spirit, often with sugar. The mixture is left undisturbed for at least six months, and when the time is right, it is bottled, sometimes with the fruit remaining whole inside, like this plum wine by Choya Umeshu. Sui-Umeshu (すいうめ酒) is made by Yoshimura Hideo Shoten(𠮷村秀雄商店) which is a brewery established in Wakayama prefecture in 1914. Similar to the last umeshu on this list, this is also a unique Japanese plum wine.

The level of alcohol remaining in the final product depends to an extent on the type of alcohol used to produce the drink. When umeshu is made from shochu, which is the most common base, the alcohol present in the umeshu can be as high as 20%. Umeshu made from ume soaked in sake can have an alcohol percentage as low as 9%. (This is the type Tippsy carries.) Most beer falls below this range, while most wines fall within this range. Distilled spirits like whiskey and vodka are much higher in alcohol than plum wine. Is plum wine healthy? Health benefits of plum wineFrom mid-May to early June, it’s ume (Japanese plum) season here in California. During this short period of time when fresh ume is available, the Japanese make plum wine, or what we call Umeshu (梅酒) with still unripe and green plums. This distinct take on the classic mojito swaps out mint for shiso and is inspired by one of my favorite umeshu from Houraisen, which was made with shiso paste added to the extraction. Muddle the brown sugar, shiso and lime. Add the umeshu, and finish with club soda to taste. Umeshu iced coffee And lastly, on this list, we have Kirin Hyoketsu Ume (キリン氷結ウメ). This is yet another “ume sour” just like the last two products on this list. This one is made by the other large Japanese beverage company Kirin. Moonstone “Plum” is one of just three varieties of fruit-flavored junmai ginjo sake made in the Oregon production center of SakéOne, where they have been brewing sake since 1997. Their clean and sturdy sake serves as the base for a number of novel fruit-infused brews, which also include “Asian Pear” and “Coconut Lemongrass.” Their “Plum” variety carries a hint of almond on the nose, and with only 7% ABV, you can have a bottle to yourself and live to tell the tale. Embrace the variety and the seasons You can drink it without mixing anything because it tastes so unique. But if you like your wine chilled, you can pair it with some ice. The alcohol content of the drink is quite high at 12%, so keep that in mind when you start a bottle.

In a few weeks, we’ll be seeing our friends steep fresh, unripe Japanese plum (or is it apricot?) in liquor in big glass jars that will sit for six months or longer to convert into umeshu; but for those of us who don’t have access to ume, we can enjoy premium umeshu by three wonderful sake breweries through the Plum Sake Set. Plum Sake Set All three plum sake are distinct. Notice the differences in color and viscosity. | Photo by @thesakemom. The Takara group was founded near the end of Edo period in 1842. It became one of the biggest brands in Japan in the last half-century. Brands that use real plum in the process of making Umeshu will add “Honkaku Umeshu” on their label. Then some don’t use real plum in the making. Instead, they use additives and perfumes to capture the same taste and smell. The only real issue here is if you can’t read or understand Japanese. #2 Ume plums can’t be eaten rawSuntory Plum Wine (サントリー梅酒山崎樽熟成) is a Japanese plum wine made by the large Japanese beverage company Suntory. Suntory is not commonly known for making umeshu, but they used their knowledge of making whisky to prepare a unique kind of umeshu.

Suiryu Umeshu (睡龍梅酒) is made by Kubo Honke Shuzo (久保本家酒造) which is a brewery established in Nara prefecture in 1702. You have to use these tart and sour green plums to make the plum wine and not any other types of plums you see in the store. Both Japanese and Korean grocery stores sell these plums during this season, so keep an eye on these plums around early to mid-May. Umesh (Choya ウメッシュ) is another umeshu made by Choya. This product is a little different compared to the other ones on this list due to the fact that this is technically an “umeshu sour”. In other words, this product is umeshu with club soda added to it. It is a good option for those who like mixing umeshu with club soda. Product Specification of Geographical Indication “和歌山梅酒（Wakayama Umeshu).” National Tax Agency of Japan. Choya Umeshu started as a grape grower and winemaker in the early 1900s and became an umeshu producer in the 1950s. The company has grown to be a truly international presence in the realm of umeshu. It’s only 5.5% ABV, but with Choya “Sparkling Plum Wine”, you’ll have everything you need to make your next toast memorable and delicious! Takara

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Culinary versatility: Plum wine can be used as an ingredient in various culinary preparations. It can enhance the flavors of sauces, marinades, and desserts, adding a unique twist to dishes. Umeshu can be served at different temperatures; chilled or with ice, room temperature, or even hot in the winter. If you have bought a bottle already, and don’t know what to do with it, here are a few recipes you can try. The Umeshu differs from normal wines because they can be taken drunk at different temperatures.