Japan History and Culture

Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea , Sakura Tea ( Sakura yu,??, ????)

Sakura yu is a kind of Japanese drink, is a tea made by steeping a salt-preserved cherry blossom in hot water, the petals unfurl and turn translucent pink. This is a very delicate tasting tea with no caffeine; it usually served in place of regular green tea at wedding ceremony and other auspicious occasions.

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