奈良県·銘菓
Nara no Kuzu-yu (Kudzu Starch Hot Drink)
When you want to take a relaxing break during the cold season, 'Kuzu-yu' has long been a beloved tradition in Nara. It is a thick, warm drink that warms you to your very core. The Yoshino Hon-kuzu used as an ingredient is a kudzu starch produced in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture. The starch is extracted from the roots of the kudzu plant, a leguminous vine, and refined by repeatedly rinsing it with cold water during the winter months. Kudzu roots have a long history; they were used as medicine in ancient times, and the characters for 'kudzu root' can even be found on wooden tablets (mokkan) from the Nara period. When dissolved in hot water, it develops a smooth, viscous texture. Today, there is a wide variety of flavors available, such as matcha and ginger. Please enjoy a steaming cup as one of the pleasures of winter in Nara.
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