The label of the illustration is cute ♡ Collaboration cider "Drink, Forest Bathing in Nara" by Japan Plant Research Institute and Nakagawa Masashichi Store.

2024.09.20 published

Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten and Japan Botanicals Research Institute Collaboration: "Nara Forest Cider Syrup"

"Drink, a forest bath in Nara."

I discovered a cider and syrup with this intriguing catchphrase 🌿

The Nara Forest Cider Syrup is a collaborative product of the "Japan Botanicals Research Institute," which studies the potential of flora in the satoyama (traditional rural landscapes) across the country, and "Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten," which focuses on selling tools rooted in Japanese crafts.

Let me introduce what kind of cider and syrup this is♡

Cider and Syrup from the Plants Growing in Nara Forest♡

The Nara Forest Cider Syrup is based on plants such as Yoshino cedar, Yoshino cypress, Yamato tachibana (a native citrus), fir, kuromoji (Japanese spicebush), and red pine, which grow in the ancient Nara Forest with a long history.

It is truly a "drinkable forest bath of Nara," composed entirely of Nara's flora, minus the sugar♡

You might be curious about what the taste of Nara's forest is like…! 🌿

While retaining the refreshing aroma and flavors of cedar and cypress, it is said to be easy to drink with the crisp sweetness and acidity of the Yamato tachibana, considered Japan's oldest citrus, complemented by a hint of bitterness.

The syrup can be diluted five times with carbonated water or regular water♡

It is also recommended to add a few drops to bancha (a type of Japanese green tea) to enjoy it like lemon tea, or use it as a syrup for shaved ice 🍧🍊

This syrup offers various ways to enjoy it♡

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The Packaging is Cute♡

The Nara Forest Cider Syrup has adorable packaging, making it perfect for gifts.

It features illustrations of the flora from Nara, and of course, a deer representing Nara can be seen 🦌

✅ The cider is priced at 788 yen per bottle

✅ The syrup is priced at 2,808 yen per bottle

The cute packaging also makes it recommended as a small gift for weddings or as souvenirs♡

Available for Purchase at Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten＊

The collaborative products "Nara Forest Cider" and "Nara Forest Syrup" between Japan Botanicals Research Institute and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten are available for purchase at Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten＊

It seems like a great choice for small wedding gifts or souvenirs for friends, relatives, and in-laws, so be sure to save it as a gift option🏷️

➡ Here is the product page for Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten＊