Citrus Cordial Yuzu Yamagami Fruit and Herb Garden
Do you know what a cordial is?
It is a concentrated syrup made by steeping herbs and fruits. It is also said to "revitalize your energy." At Yamagami Kaju Yakusoen, we make it using yuzu after squeezing the essential oils and juice out of the fruit.
To bring out the rich flavor that still remains, I soaked them in large, slowly dissolving rock sugar (beet sugar). I stirred for four days without applying heat. After making sure that all the rock sugar had dissolved, I took a bite and was amazed by the rich flavor! The strong acidity of the yuzu mixed exquisitely with the rock sugar, creating a sweet and sour, highly fragrant candied fruit. The candied fruit had a rich texture and was chewy. So I slowly applied pressure with a juicer. What came out were thick, golden drops.
This is how Yamagami Kaju Yakusoen's original non-alcoholic drink "Kankyo Cordial Yuzu" was born. It is a sweet and slightly bitter drink that anyone can enjoy.
[Various ways to drink it]
Please try the taste first. It may give you some ideas on how to drink and use it.
Citrus cordial: 40ml Cold water or carbonated water: 140ml It's a little strong. Adjust the amount to your liking. In winter, how about mixing it with hot water? Add a little squeezed ginger juice and enjoy!
●Cordia Mix
The "Citrus Cordial" pairs perfectly with the "Squeezed Vinegar of Whole-Skinned Japanese Yuzu" from Yamagami Fruit and Herb Garden! We would like to introduce you to "Cordial Mix," which is delicious no matter what you mix it with.
2 tablespoons citrus cordial
1 tablespoon Japanese yuzu vinegar
●Beer cocktails made with Cordia Mix
"I don't really like beer because it's bitter, but it would be fun to gulp down that first glass with everyone." This is the perfect drink for people who think like that.
Cordia Mix 15ml
140ml beer
●Non-alcoholic cocktails made with Cordia Mix For those who cannot drink alcohol or who choose not to drink.
Cordia Mix 35ml
165ml carbonated water
●Others
・Dilute with milk or soy milk...The pectin contained in the yuzu vinegar gives it a smooth, creamy texture.
-Pour it over plain yogurt...It's also delicious with just the cordial.
-Pour it over vanilla ice cream...it has a refreshing taste and can also be used to change up the flavor.
About Yamagami Fruit and Medicinal Plant Garden
"Yamagami Kaju Medicinal Herb Garden" is a facility operated by Matsuyama Oil Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based company that has expanded into Tokushima Prefecture. Some may question the company's expansion into such a remote location, but Matsuyama Oil Co., Ltd. is a company that handles soap and skin care products. Usually, the raw materials for cosmetics are purchased from manufacturers, but the company does not just purchase the ingredients, but also cultivates them itself, and wants to carry out everything from processing to quality control.
Why a small village in Tokushima Prefecture?
Matsuyama Oil produces a variety of products, but their "Yuzu Body Lotion" which uses domestically produced yuzu essential oil is particularly popular. However, in recent years, interest in and demand for Japanese citrus fruits, including yuzu, has increased, making the stable supply of yuzu essential oil uncertain. So, through a person who is instructing the 6th industry in local governments across the country, a relationship was formed between Matsuyama Oil and Tokushima Prefecture, and they came across Sanagouchi Village. Tokushima Prefecture is the second largest producer of yuzu in Japan, and the largest producer of sudachi, making it a famous producer of Japanese citrus fruits. Cultivation in the village is particularly thriving.
Circular and sustainable
There is a saying among the Native American Navajo people that "the natural environment is not something we inherit from our ancestors, but something we borrow from our descendants." The water, the soil, the air, the blue of the ocean, the green of the mountains - all of these are assets that must be returned to us later. This way of thinking means that we should respect nature and make careful interventions, and when we do, do so gently and softly. This way of thinking resonates with me. When making decisions at Yamagami Fruit and Medicinal Plant Garden, we also want to look to the future and consider what we should do from the perspective of the next generation. And they aim to be a presence that is valued and needed by everyone in the local area in 10 or 20 years' time.
Product Details
[Ingredients] Yuzu (domestic), sugar
[Contents] 200ml
[Best before date] Listed on the product label
[Storage method] Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures, and consume as soon as possible.
[Manufacturer] Yamagami Fruit and Herb Garden 43-2, Shimoyamagami, Sanagouchi-mura, Meito-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
[Seller] Awai Co., Ltd.