In anticipation of the blooming of the cherry blossoms in Japan, Kimura Drink has released Sakura Cola to give customers a taste of what's to come in a few short weeks.
Made with Japanese cherry blossom extract, the carbonated beverage is being sold in 240-mililiter (8.1-ounce) bottles.
The drink is described as having "an elegant aftertaste with a delicate sakura aroma," and the drinking experience as "somehow nostalgic," reports Rocket News 24.
It is being sold in 240-mililiter (8.1-ounce) bottles.
With weather forecasters already counting down the days until the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, Kimura Drink has decided the time is right.
However, for those Japanese residents who are below the legal drinking age of 20 or drive a motor vehicle or work with heavy machinery, the soda is the only option to enjoy the blossom flavor.
Other notable sodas from the Japanese beverage producer are green tea cider and unagi (freshwater eel) cola, according to The Daily Meal.
Additionally, the Japanese craft brewer, Sankt Galen is also bringing back the beer made with cherry blossom petals, known as Sankt Galen Sakura.
According to Rocket News 24, each 2,340-liter (618-gallon) batch of the beer requires 60 kilograms (132 pounds) of cherry blossom petals.
With weather forecasters already counting down the days until the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, Kimura Drink has decided the time is right.
Sankt Gallen Sakura is priced at 463 yen (US$3.85) a bottle and goes on sale in Japanese grocery stores and liquor shops between February 25 and early April.
On the other hand, the Sakura Cola from Kimura Drink is available from February 23.
Thus, it is yet to be seen if these major contenders will be able to revive the Japanese drinks. As for the first time tasters of this drink, it is sure going to be an experience.
