{"id":9081,"date":"2025-08-02T20:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9081"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T02:46:16","slug":"liqueur-choya-001-choya-umeshu","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-choya-001-choya-umeshu\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-CHOYA-001 Choya Umeshu"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"272\">\n<li data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"193\">\n<h3 data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"141\">Introduction to Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"443\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"165\">Company Background<\/strong><br data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\" \/>Founded in 1924 in Osaka, Japan, Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. initially started as a grape grower before expanding into wine and brandy production. In 1959, the company began producing umeshu (plum wine) and became the first brand to commercialize this plum-based liqueur in Japan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"574\">Today, Choya is Japan\u2019s leading umeshu brand, with its products distributed widely across dozens of countries, including Vietnam.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"616\">\ud83e\uddea Production Process &amp; Quality<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"798\">Choya uses high-quality Nanko ume plums from the Kishu region in Wakayama Prefecture \u2013 known as the ideal ume for umeshu due to their thick flesh and rich organic acid content.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"975\">\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"975\">Each bottle contains hundreds of grams of ume, such as 335 g in the \u201cUmeshu Kishu\u201d line or 410 g in the Premium Umeshu line, contributing to a rich and intense plum flavor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1183\">The company applies a Still Ageing process, where the liquor is aged independently in sealed tanks away from light and air for 1 to 3 years, ensuring maximum extraction of plum essence without additives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1339\">Fully complies with Honkaku Umeshu (Authentic Umeshu) standards \u2014 using only ume, sugar, and alcohol, with no artificial colors, flavors, or acids added.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1375\">\ud83e\udd42 Featured Product Lines<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<li data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1579\">\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1579\"><strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1401\">Choya Umeshu Kishu<\/strong><br data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\" \/>The standard umeshu with 14% ABV, containing approximately 335 g ume per bottle.<br data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\" \/>Flavor profile: Mildly sweet, balanced between fresh plum, honey, and fresh fruit notes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1753\">\n<p data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1753\"><strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1607\">Choya Premium Umeshu<\/strong><br data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\" \/>With 17% ABV and up to 410 g ume per bottle, aged for at least 3 years.<br data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\" \/>Flavor: Richer, deeper, and more complex compared to other lines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1992\">\n<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1992\"><strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1787\">The CHOYA Series (Premium)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\" \/>Includes variants such as Extra Years (longer aging), Royal Honey, Aged 3 Years Extra Fruit, and From the Barrel (aged in French oak barrels). All offer refined, distinctive, and more complex flavors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2183\"><strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2018\">Non-Alcohol Umeshu<\/strong><br data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\" \/>A non-alcoholic option that allows enjoyment of pure ume flavor without ethanol \u2014 made using ume seed powder, juice, and sugar; still meeting Honkaku standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2225\">\ud83d\udc43 Flavor &amp; Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2617\">\n<li data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2434\">\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2434\">Flavor: A delicate balance of sweetness from the ume, gentle acidity, and a refreshing finish. Premium and aged versions provide deeper notes with hints of honey and subtle oak (in barrel-aged editions).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2617\">\n<p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2617\">Serving: Best enjoyed chilled (on the rocks), mixed with soda, tonic, or cold tea. Can also be served at room temperature or warmed in winter, following traditional Japanese style.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2622\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2650\">\ud83d\udcca Quick Summary Table<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<thead data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<tr data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<th data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2677\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Product Line<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2687\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ABV<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2712\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Average Ume per Bottle<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2752\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main Characteristics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<tr data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2946\">\n<td data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2874\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Umeshu Kishu<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2884\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~14%<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2908\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~335 g<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2946\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Light, fresh, easy to drink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3043\">\n<td data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2971\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Premium Umeshu<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2981\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~17%<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3005\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~410 g<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3043\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Stronger, richer, aged 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3140\">\n<td data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3068\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The CHOYA Series<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3078\" data-col-size=\"sm\">14\u201317%+<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Varied<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3140\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Premium editions, complex &amp; refined<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<td data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3165\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Non-Alcohol Umeshu<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3175\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0%<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3199\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~300 g<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3237\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Non-alcoholic, authentic flavor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3242\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3261\">\ud83c\udfaf Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3395\">Choya Umeshu is an authentic symbol of Japanese plum wine, with over half a century of experience in production and global export.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3527\">The products stand out for their carefully selected ume, strict production processes, and commitment to no artificial additives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3620\">With a wide range from light to premium, Choya suits both newcomers and connoisseurs alike.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. 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