三重県·銘菓
Detchi Yokan
There is a certain sweet one would love to savor while gathered around a kotatsu during the bone-chilling winters of Iga. Detchi Yokan is a water-yokan style confection passed down since ancient times in the Iga region of Mie. It is said to have been created to provide hydration during the dry winters of the basin area. There are various theories regarding its name; one heartwarming legend suggests that an apprentice, wanting to bring yokan received from their place of work as a souvenir for home, diluted it with water to increase the quantity. Made with adzuki beans, sugar, and agar, it has a refreshing texture with moderate sweetness. Its smooth throat-feel and clean aftertaste make it perfect for an everyday tea snack. It is a local flavor that we truly hope you taste when traveling through Iga.
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