7 Japanese Comforting Beverages You Should Try This Summer

Shiso Juice

A blend of shiso leaves, water, and sweetener creates a revitalising herbal drink, popularly savoured in summer.

Hojicha

With its roasted green tea leaves, it boasts a nutty taste and lower caffeine content compared to other teas.

Mugicha

A caffeine-free option, mugicha is a go-to summer beverage believed to have cooling effects on the body.

Genmaicha

This distinctive blend of green tea and roasted brown rice offers a unique flavour profile, often enjoyed for its comforting qualities.

Yuzu Tea

Mixing yuzu juice with honey or sugar produces a zesty and invigorating drink loaded with vitamin C.

Amazake

Crafted from fermented rice, amazake is prized for its probiotic benefits and inherent sweetness.

Sakura Tea

Delicate and fragrant, sakura tea is brewed from cherry blossom petals, offering a floral infusion to delight the senses.

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