It takes at least one year of aging to

produce CHOYA Umeshu. 

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THE CHOYA STORY

CHOYA was founded in 1914 and is exported to more than 60 countries. According to IWSR data, CHOYA is among the top liqueur producers in world and is Japan’s TOP ume liqueur producer.  CHOYA never uses artificial additives in any of our products, such as acidulants, flavourings, or colourings.

 

UMESHU

Umeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made from ume fruit. A perfect balance between ume extract and alcohol is achieved by aging the whole fruit, with the stone still inside. The delicious tang of Umeshu comes from citric acid in the fruit, and the refreshing flavour stimulates the appetite. Umeshu also contains malic and succinic acids. It takes at least one year of aging to produce CHOYA Umeshu. This careful maturation ensures that essential ingredients can be fully extracted from the ume fruit. This slow aging process allows CHOYA to produce authentic Umeshu with the best possible taste and aroma every time.

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CHOYA UMESHU PRODUCTS:

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ORIGINAL UMESHU:

Ingredients: Japanese Nanko ume, cane spirit, sugar.

Production method: Choya Umeshu is made by macerating 100% Japanese Nanko ume in cane spirit and sugar for the allotted years to produce Single Year, Extra Years and 3 Year Choya Umeshu.

 

SPECIALITY UMESHU:

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EXTRA SHISHO

Ingredients: Japanese Nanko ume, sugar, cane spirit, perilla extract, Shiso herb.

Production method: Extra Shiso is made with 100% Japanese Nanko ume by way of maceration in cane spirit and sugar. Its unique herbaceous aroma and soft pink colour come from the Shiso herb.

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ROYAL HONEY

Ingredients: Japanese Nanko ume , cane spirit, honey, and royal jelly.

Production method: Royal Honey is made by macerating 100% Japanese Nanko ume in cane spirit with only natural honey and royal jelly. No sugar added during the production.

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CHOYA Range:

Choya Extra Years Umeshu, 6 x 70cl, 17.0%

Choya Extra Years Umeshu, 12 x 5 x 5cl, 17.0%

Choya Royal Honey Umeshu, 6 x 70cl, 17.0%

Choya Extra Shiso Umeshu, 6 x 70cl, 17.0%

Choya 3 x 5cl Umeshu Mini Multi pack, 20 x 3 x 5cl, 17.0%

Choya Single Year, 6 x 70cl, 15.0%

Choya Aged 3 Year Old, 6 x 70cl, 15.0%

Choya Original Plum Wine, 6 x 75cl, 10.0%

Choya Sake, 6 x 72cl, 13.5%

Choya Sake Catering Pack, 24 x 18cl, 13.5%

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