葛湯 (Kuzuyu)

Kuzuyu

  • くずゆ
  • Kuzuyu
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  • beverages

Meaning

葛湯 (くずゆ, Kuzuyu) is Kuzuyu — a Japanese food (beverages).

What is Kuzuyu?

Kuzuyu is a sweet beverage that is made by adding kudzu flour to hot water. It has a thick, honey-like texture, and a pale, translucent appearance. It is served in a mug or tea bowl. During the winter, kuzuyu is traditionally served for dessert as a hot drink. Kuzu is the Japanese pronunciation of the kudzu plant, and yu means "hot water". Kuzu flour is made from the root of the plant.