Drink ‘magic’

Despite being called “sweet sake”, amazake is a non-alcoholic beverage and has many health benefits.
Amazake, 'magic' drink
Amazake is a fermented rice drink from Japan, invented in the Kofun period (from 250 to 538). People boil rice, water and koji (a type of mycelium used in fermentation) for 8 to 10 hours. This drink has a sweet taste and is believed to have many nutrients, good bacteria for the intestines, helps to grow hair quickly, relieve alcohol, easily sleep .

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Amazake contains B6, folic acid (blood tonic), ferulic acid (anti-aging effect), fiber, gluten-free glucose and is considered by the people as a "miracle". Photo: Abc1234 / Shutterstock
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Japanese used to drink amazake in the summer to cool off.



The amazake sellers are also considered an indispensable part of the summer here. Besides, it is also an essential food for the people and managed by the government for only a few yen.
This drink is also an energy drink for mountain climbers. One of the oldest teahouses serving traditional amazake is the Amazake Chaya in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Opened in 1600, it was one of the last remaining teahouses of the old Tokaido Road - which used to be the main route between Kyoto and Edo (present-day Tokyo). With a thatched roof and furnishings filled with an Edo period atmosphere, the teahouse offers a feeling of relaxation and comfort. Each specialty amazake here costs 400 yen (about 85,000 VND)
Amazake Chaya Teahouse is run by 13 generations in one family.



Photo: Greater Tokyo.
Many travelers to Japan enjoy this drink, Ray Parks, Australian travelers commented on TripAdvisor page: “We stop and enjoy amazake after a long climb. The natural sugar in it gives us more energy to continue the journey ”. Previously, it was difficult to find amazake only at temples, traditional festivals and specialty shops. However, since amazake's health benefits are more popular, you can find bottled amazake at many food stores, supermarkets, convenience stores ...
Hiroshi Sugihara, who is passionate about fermentation techniques and has tried 420 types of amazake across Japan, said: “This drink is hot, especially because ginger is added to flavor, so often favored during winter months.



This time takes place many major holidays, so many Japanese people see amazake as a cultural link between the past and the present.
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