About Umeshu

From olden times on to the present day, UME-fruit liqueur has been a familiar beverage in Japanese households well known and loved for its relaxing effect as well as its usefulness for keeping healthy. Because of the faint aroma, well-balanced acidity and sweetness of UME-fruit liqueur, it is said to be one of the most delicious liquors in the world.

The reasons why it is good for our health are, firstly, the main component of the organic acid incorporated in UME-fruit liqueur is citric acid. This substance relieves fatigue and helps the body recover its energy and vitality. This is what is known as UME-fruit liqueur's relaxing effect.

Second, drinking just a bit in times when the appetite is lost stimulates saliva and gastric secretions enhancing the appetite and bringing out the flavor of any meal.

Third and last, UME-fruit liqueur possesses a sterilizing effect and an intestinal digestion process coordinating effect that purifies the body's internal organs and relieves diarrhea.

(from CHOYA USA website)

UME BLANC

#6140
This natural Ume wine has a gentle sweetness with an elegant touch of acidity. Ume, pronounced "wu-meh", is a unique Japanese fruit with an exquisite aroma. CHOYA UME BLANC is an exceptionally high quality fruit wine made with the Ume fruit & without sulfite.

Taste Profile: Sweet & citrus, with a nose of ripe peach. Similar to Riesling/Chenin Blanc.

Chill it & simply enjoy as an aperitif/dessert wine.
OR
Food Pairing:

Tomato sauce pasta, Teriyaki yellow tail
Spicy Food such as Curry.

WITH FRUIT CHOYA UMESHU

#7150 750ml.

WITH FRUIT CHOYA UMESHU MINI

#8220 50ml.x5

Without Fruit CHOYA UMESHU

#8210 750ml.

Because of the faint aroma, well-balanced acidity and sweetness of UME-fruit liqueur, it is said to be one of the most delicious liquors in the world.

This Choya Umeshu's taste and aroma can appeal to even those people who normally dislike alcohol. This is also great liquor to make tasty fruity cocktail, such as saketini.

CHOYA JUNMAI UMESAKÉ

#6680 720ml

Blend of Junmai shu and ripe Nanko Ume juice to create this fresh taste.

Slightly sweet Sake, which can be paired with food well.
Very fruity Sake almost like refreshing cocktail.
Might be drinkable for the person who does not drink sake.

CHOYA KOKUTO UMESHU

#6210 750ml

KOKUTO UMESHU is a sweet Japanese style dessert liqueur. Infusing UME fruit with KOKUTO black sugar, its melting taste is very mellow.

A rich flavor from minerals included in black materials.
Strong distinct taste and aroma from natural ingredients.
Good as a cocktail base.
Good for baking cake substituting rum.

SARARI TO SHITA UMESHU (Coming soon!)

#4920 1L

Low alcohol type of umeshu with 40% calorie off (by comparison with other Choya products) This Umeshu can be enjoyed straightly after chilling.Its smooth and refreshing taste has been gaining thousands of enthusiastic Sarari-lover all over the world.

TAKARA KINSEN PLUM

TAKARA KINSEN PLUM (White wine base)

Kinsen Plum is sweet with intense summer fruit flavor. Serve it straight or on the rocks, or even as cocktails by mixing with soda, lemon and fruit juice over ice.
Alcohol 12%

TAKARA KOSHU PLUM

TAKARA KOSHU PLUM (Sake Base)

Koshu Plum is a rich, sweet and refreshing taste with hints of cherry and almond. Serve it straight or on the rocks.
Alcohol 12%