Summer is coming! Prepare a cool drink!
You don't need a refrigerator to purchase a special feature on beverages recommended for summer
Summer is coming! Prepare a cool drink!
You don't need a refrigerator to purchase a special feature on beverages recommended for summer
When the sun starts to get stronger, you want to prepare drinks that are delicious at room temperature or chilled.
Trend forecasts show that consumers are expected to buy products that they judge to be valuable in terms of performance, even though they are conscious of price increases and savings, and the "wellness" needs that have gained attention during the pandemic are also attracting attention in beverages.
In this article, we will discuss theNew products from brands that were popular with buyers Mr./Ms. last summer and standard products of newly added brandsHere are plenty of items that will be in high demand in the coming season.
When I meet them, I want to buy a package.Soda or mineral water in a glass bottle, convenient to carry aroundHerbal tea in plastic bottlesGood for the bodyCraft ColaPerfect for nourishmentAmazake and intestinal active drinksI want to keep it on hand at all timesTea and coffeeetcCan be stocked without a refrigeratorWe have a lineup of drink products that are recommended this summer.
Find the perfect item for your needs.
Bottled drinks that look cool
One of the charms of glass bottles is their mouthfeel. The mouth is gentle, so it does not interfere with the sense of taste. In addition, it does not let the smell and taste escape, and the smell and taste of the container do not transfer, so the quality is maintained.
Chimino Eki / Squeeze the charm of the region! and a local product project
Launched with the aim of unearthing the attractive chimi that sleeps in the land and becoming a bridge between buyers and local people, "Chiminoeki" digs up the good things of the area with a fresh sense and develops original products and existing products.
In summer, we recommend "Flura", which is inspired by fruit tea ramune.
Metallic label on striped cap.The cuteness of the bottle with marbles is the aromatic fruit ramune as it is.
Three variations of mango, lychee and La France can be enjoyed by all generations.
In addition, there are unique local juices that are popular as souvenirs, such as "Swan Cider" where you can enjoy the taste of the heyday of cider in the Showa era, and the "Yuagarido" series, which is a drinkable size.
North Farm Stock / Hokkaido's unique pure and delicious drink
"North Farm Stock" is a natural brand from Hokkaido that was born from the desire to deliver the pure deliciousness unique to Hokkaido.
All of the products developed in cooperation with local farmers are made with original recipes.
"Hokkaido Honey Lemonade"Sparkling lemonade made from fragrant honey and Sicilian lemonAre. An adult relaxing drink with a low sweetness and a refreshing taste that is addictive has a refreshing appearance. It is also recommended for a welcome drink.
In addition to being handled as a local item at various stores in Hokkaido, it is widely sold at grocery stores, hot springs, accommodations, and leisure facilities nationwide.
Higashikawa Sparkling water / Natural mineral water born from Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido
It is a mineral water that uses 100% snow melt water from the mountains including Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido.
The snow that falls on the mountains melts, and over the course of decades and hundreds of years, the naturalClean spring water filtered through a natural filteris rich in minerals, and the ratio of calcium to magnesium is 2 to 1, which is the ideal mineral balance ratio for the human body.
Medium-hard water with a hardness of 94, which is rare in JapanThe taste is moderately soft and slightly sweet. Not only can you drink it as it is, but you can also see the difference in taste by using this water for brewing coffee, cooking rice, and making noodles and bread.
There are two types of carbonated water: "Basic," which is characterized by fine bubbles and has a delicate mouthfeel, and "Strong," which is an exhilarating stimulus that makes you feel carbonic acid. It is available in various places such as airports, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores.
PET bottles that are convenient to store and carry around
A PET bottle product that is light and easy to carry. The goods are a little different, easy and good for the body.
ORGANIC HERB SERIES / Organic herbal tea delivered from Italy, the home of herbs
For frequent hydration in the summer, herbal teas that can also serve as refreshment are recommended.
"ORGANIC HERB SERIES" is a brand that is repeated by Mr./Ms. buyers of resort hotels, restaurants, spa salons, etc.
When you eat too much or want to sleep slowly, you can drink herbal tea to convey healthy wisdom to get in shape. Southern Italy, rich in nature,Organic herbs grown by one of Europe's largest organic farmsWe are developing easy-to-use PET bottle products.
There are three types of herbal teas that are delicious at room temperature or chilled: mint, chamomile, and rooibos.Caffeine-freeTherefore, you can easily drink it not only when you are thirsty, but also after meals and before going to bed.
trolox / Kagoshima hot spring water where antioxidant power was discovered for the first time from natural water
The phantom Aira volcano is said to have erupted about 22,000 years ago and appeared in just one month. Inheriting the phantom Aira volcanoTarusui hot spring water that springs from the foothills of Sakurajima and the Takakuma Mountains is enclosed in the same quality as it isIt is a hot spring water to drink.
Extremely soft alkaline ionized water with a hardness of 1.12 and a PH of 9.7. In order not to damage the original mineral components, it is heat-treated by low-temperature sterilization for a long time (85°C for 30 minutes), so it contains plenty of natural blessings.
When you drink it, you can feel the mellow and slightly sweet taste, and you can drink it deliciously even at room temperature. It is a product that is repeated by various people, such as those who are careful about their health and those who are careful about their beauty.
Craft Cola Ginger
Craft drinks are perfect as a non-alcoholic beverage for those who don't usually drink alcohol but want to drink a special drink as a reward for their hard work for a day, or who refrain from drinking alcohol for their health.
GOOD NATURE MARKET / 5 GOOD deliciousness, fun, easy, and everyday dining table
"Cacao Raw Cola" from GOOD NATURE MARKET, a socially good food brand, was awarded the "Gold Award" by more than 20,000 food analysts at the "Japan Food Selection".
Original cacao is used instead of kola nutsCraft cola is a combination of 9 spices such as cardamom and cinnamon, and citrus juice.
With the desire to "taste cola as something that is good for the body again", we create a base taste from various spices, omit unnecessary things so that the characteristic spices stand out, and then earnestly pursue a balance of acidity, bitterness, and the refreshing aroma of citrus to create an exquisite taste.
Citrus juices such as lemon and orange have a refreshing aftertaste. The aroma of spices and gorgeous cacao spreads softly. For a get-out with friends, have a refreshing carbonated split. You can also enjoy hot drinks with hot water in various situations of your life.
Itoku Foods / "Craft Ginger" made seriously by a ginger specialty manufacturer
Itoku Foods is a ginger manufacturer that has been manufacturing and selling processed ginger products in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture for more than 40 years. It is widely available at grocery stores, dispensing pharmacies, temple cafes, dry goods stores, and shops for U.S. military stationed in Japan.
In Japan, where 70% of women and 30% of men are said to be suffering from cold, from the desire to "energize all of Japan with ginger", it contains a lot of "shogaol" that warms the body, rather than simply adding raw ginger.Use steamed and dried gingerWe are particular about making products.
Delicious both iced and hot, "craft ginger syrup" is very popular with women. Non-alcoholic beer× craft ginger syrup and non-alcoholic shandy gaff are also recommended.The only ingredients are domestically produced ginger, beet granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt.It is a product that can be drunk with peace of mind, as it does not contain white sugar, colorings, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives that cool the body.
SHIMANTO DOMEKI CO., LTD. / Remake and deliver the food culture of Kochi and Shimanto according to modern life
SHIMANTO DOMEKICO., LTD., which is popular for its dashi and dressings, will introduce ginger syrup and citrus "Bushukan" products that are popular in the region in addition to craft cola.
Spiced cola without additivesis a product inspired by the cola that is in circulation. It is a completely additive-free product that uses domestically produced cane sugar and contains spices, herbs, and fruit juices that are good for the body. Mixed with hot water, milk, or sparkling water, it goes well with alcoholic beverages such as highballs and beer.
For those who like alcohol, we recommend the Bushukan drink.It is said that bushukan has always been in the garden of private houses in the Shimanto area for a long time, and in Kochi it has many fans and is said to be the "king of vinegar oranges". It is characterized by a crisp, refreshing acidity and a unique aroma, and is sometimes used for red fish sashimi and meat dishes.
Of course, it can be mixed with water or sparkling water, but it can also be used for beer, gin-based cocktails, and whiskey. There are two types: a syrup type with sugar and a 100% bushukan juice.
Recommended for intestinal activity in summer
There are many situations where the intestines get cold, such as eating too much cold food, sleeping with your stomach out, and so on. We recommend a beverage that works properly in the cold intestines and prepares the intestinal environment.
Furumachi Ko Factory / Japan's first sweet sake specialty store born in Niigata
We will introduce an easy-to-drink amazake drink from "Furumachi Kojiu Factory", which aims to convey the charm of glue and fermentation through amazake.
Amazake, also known as "drinking infusion" because of its excellent nutritional value,No sugar, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, antioxidants, etc.It is made of:
The lineup includes the number one popular "Rice Plain" since its founding, as well as the uniquely named "Shrine Ale," which is easy to recommend to those who are new to amazake.
Many people are looking forward to the limited flavors of each season, and they are repeatedly purchased at beauty salons.
Line cosmetic® / Amazake delivered to the skin born in pursuit of beauty from the inside of the body
This is an inner care product that has been developed in beauty salons for many years in pursuit of beautiful skin by staying close to customers' "skin problems".
Born from the concept of "living and working beautifully from the inside of the body", "Bikatsu amazake" is a non-alcoholic amazake.Rice bran and lactic acid bacteria replenish the good bacteria in the intestines and support the intestinal environmentI will.
Since it is put in a blender during production, there are no rice grains, and the finish is easy to drink.
"Amazake with lactic acid bacteria and yuzu juice" made from terraced rice terraces in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is easy to drink even for those who do not like the aroma and sweetness of glue, and has a refreshing taste like a yogurt drink.
Won the "Kyushu Fukuoka Souvenir Grand Prix" for two consecutive years.It is available at the DOCORE Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shop (Hakata Marui), roadside stations and restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Prince Papaya / King of Enzymes, Bringing Green Papaya, a Medical Fruit Superfood, to the Table
The brand owner, who is from Miyazaki and has been struggling with the research and development of regenerative medicine, established the brand with the aim of realizing preventive medicine using the power of food.
Green papaya, which is called "medical fruit, the king of enzymes, and a superfood",Rich in various vitamins and polyphenolsIt is said to contain most of the nutrients necessary for human survival.
Since it contains plenty of enzymes, it can be grown without using pesticides during the cultivation period, and it is a nature-friendly crop.
Luxuriously used green papaya from Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture"Enzyme syrup" uses green papaya, ginger, and lemon grown without using pesticides during the cultivation period。 Since it is a syrup with a firm sweetness, it is a very versatile syrup that can be adjusted to your favorite sweetness and can be split with water or carbonated in hot weather, hot water in cold weather, or shochu in those who like alcohol.
In addition to being sold at supermarkets and roadside stations in Miyazaki Prefecture, it is also a popular product at antenna shops in Tokyo.
Willy's ACV / Apple cider vinegar brand in the UK for over 300 years
Next up is the Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) brand, which is full of enzymes and made with 48 varieties of apples from orchards that have been in the UK for more than 300 years.
"Unheated", "Unfiltered", "Unpasteurized", "Organic"Therefore, the katamari of good bacteria called "mothers" such as "yeast" and "acetic acid bacteria" generated when apples ferment naturally reaches the body alive.
The basic, apple-only "Organic Apple Cider Vinegar" isIt has a mellower mouthfeel than ordinary apple cider vinegarIt is a feature. A unique lineup of products such as flavored products and those that have already been made into drinks to suit lifestyles and purposes.
Willy's ACV is made from apples, so there is no reason why it does not go well with apple juice, so the recommended way is to drink it with apple juice. The sweetness of the apples is added, making it very easy to drink!
For an easy relaxing time
Here are some delicious café au lait that can be easily made with cold brew and divided with tea, coffee, and milk.
PAYSAN / "No pesticides. Natural cultivation. Freeze-drying out of the ordinary. A delicious herbal tea brand made while solving welfare issues
In the hot season, it is also recommended to improve the circulation of the body with cold cold brew herbal tea.
PAYSAN is a brand born from an herb farm in Ishikawa Prefecture, where the plains spread. In a harsh climate,No pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or compost are used to create the most delicious herbs in JapanWe cultivate more than 20 kinds of herbs with the aim of achieving this.
The new product "green apple scent" is a blend of chamomile and lemongrass.Perfect for when you want to relaxThe sweetness and freshness of. You can enjoy it with hot or cold water.
The secret of ease of drinking is the "freeze-drying method". The aroma and beauty of freshly caught herbs are firmly preserved, and the taste is easy to drink without bitterness or astringency.
It is repeated by various buyers such as grocery stores, aroma care salons, Kampo pharmacies, and accommodation facilities, Mr./Ms. customers.
Tassha / Delicious pesticide-free tea bags with cold brew
If you are looking for tea that can be drunk with cold brew, here is a tea that we would like to recommend.
Born as an original brand of a general store in Hokkaido, Kumamoto PrefectureTea leaves grown without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticidesThree teas, Japanese black tea, roasted green tea, and green tea, are made with. It is the most popular series in the store.
"Japanese black tea" is a black tea that is finished by completely fermenting Nibancha and has a Japan tea flavor.
Tea bags are biodegradable packs made from cornUnlike general nylon packs, microplastics are not released, so you can enjoy tea in tea bags with peace of mind.
With just one tea bag, you can enjoy a 500 to 1000 ml bottle of tea.
Nara Fujieda Coffee Roastery / Cafe au lait base with plenty of coffee beans
Nara Fujieda Coffee Roastery is a coffee shop that has been in Nara for 40 years. We roast high-quality beans carefully selected with a reliable eye and develop original blend products.
From our commitment to "I want you to enjoy the deliciousness of each cup of coffee", the drip bag and café au lait base are made with more than the amount that is usually used.Plenty of coffee beans are used luxuriouslyIt does.
"Café au lait base"Sugar-free type, sweetened type with light sweetnessThere are two types. You can easily enjoy café au lait just by diluting it 4 times with milk, and it has a presence like a wine bottle, so it is recommended as a small souvenir.
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(Reference)
Miyoshi Trend Research Institute." 2024 Trend Forecasting from Consumer Awareness"/2024
Medium.“ Soft Drink Market Trends and Market Analysis Forecast for the Period 2024-2031"/2024
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Brands featured in this article
Chimino Station
Soak up the charm of the region! and stuffed,
Local product project.
Digging up the attractive soberness that sleeps in the land,
It serves as a bridge between buyers and locals.
North Farm Stock
North Farm Stock contains the idea of "brewing delicious food from Hokkaido". We are particular about the original recipe, and everything from bottling to shipping is done with our own hands.
Higashikawa Sparkling water
Carbonated natural mineral water from Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido
ORGANIC HERB SERIES
Organic herbal tea delivered from Italy, the home of herbs, is more accessible. It is an organic, caffeine-free, and drink series that is particular about ingredients.
trolox
Hot spring water in Kagoshima. Natural antioxidant water was the first to discover its antioxidant power from natural water.
GOOD NATURE MARKET
GOOD for the body, GOOD for the mind, GOOD for the community, GOOD for society, and GOOD for the earth. 5 GOOD deliciousness for fun, easy, and everyday meals.
Itoku Foods
Manufacturer specializing in ginger. We purchase ginger from all over the country and make products for people who are suffering from cold with the company motto "Revolution body temperature with ginger".
SHIMANTO DOMEKI CO.,LTD.
We create a food culture that has been handed down in the region for a long time with new values, implement fair trade in the Shimanto region, and are particular about monozukuri, something that can only be found here! Create.
Furumachi Manufactory
A sweet sake specialty store in Niigata. Through a cup of amazake, we will tell you the charm of the world of bran and fermentation.
Line cosmetic®
"Sensitive, dry, and troubled skin" is an original cosmetic "Line cosmetic®" born from the desire to create cosmetics that are close to those problems.
Prince Papaya
★ We have a large number of one-of-a-kind products using Prince ★ Papaya "King of Enzymes" Miyazaki Green Papaya.
Willy's ACV
An apple cider vinegar brand made using 48 varieties of apples from orchards that have been in the UK for more than 300 years. A living "mother" that is perfect for intestinal activity is included in all products
PAYSAN
"No pesticides, naturally grown. Freeze-drying out of the ordinary. A delicious herbal tea brand made while solving welfare issues"
Tasshas
Tashas®️ strives to make products that are gentle on the mind and body
Nara Fujieda Coffee Roastery
For 40 years in Nara, he has been operating coffee shops, cafes, and proposing more than 500 types of coffee to suit the tastes of cafes and hotels.
We roast high-quality beans carefully selected with a reliable eye cultivated over history.
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Lingoli Rappa
More than 50 apple varieties are all organically grown and sustainably farmed, while delivering delicious flavors that are not only sweet but also sour and bitter.
HOEIKITCHEN
An unprecedented cold-pressed juice using raw whey, which is said to be a "drinking drip"
It is rich in lactoferrin (lactic acid bacteria) contained in breast milk and has a high nutrient absorption rate
THE OOS
A cold-pressed juice brand that uses "Out Of Standard" vegetables and fruits that would otherwise be thrown away.
Mellow Cola
Craft cola syrup made by a bartender
Only natural ingredients are used and herbal medicines are also included. Recommended for those who are somewhat sluggish or those who drink too much alcohol and have a hard time
There are also many arrangement recipes.
OFFCOLA
Additive-free and coloring-free natural craft cola [OFF COLA] born in Shibuya, Tokyo, based on the concept of "time".
Eight Immortals
With the theme of the dietary > that the pioneer of organic wolfberry (goji berry) chooses for me in < 5 years, we have a focus on organic ingredients from Asia.
Hayama Inuit Coffee Roaster
One cup every day, one special cup. The richness and rich taste that can only be produced by deep roasting are achieved by professional connoisseurship and careful roasting.
Kumagawa Artisans LLC
We process the abundant agricultural resources of the Hitoyoshi Kuma region of Kumamoto Prefecture and sell additive-free confiture, syrups, and seasonings. We would like to convey the richness that lies beyond deliciousness.
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