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Choya

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Choya is a Japanese company specializing in the production and marketing of umeshu (liqueur made from ume). Headquartered in Habikino (Osaka prefecture), it offers a range of umeshu and citrus-based liqueurs made with traditional Japanese ingredients.
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Producer range

Producer range Choya

Spirit categories

fruit liqueurs premium umeshu Japanese liqueurs herbal liqueurs

Representative products

The CHOYA Extra Shiso (Umeshu Extra Shiso) 700ml The CHOYA Extra Years (Umeshu Extra Years) 700ml The CHOYA Royal Honey (Umeshu Royal Honey) 700ml CHOYA Yuzu (Yuzu liqueur) 700ml

Raw materials

Japanese Nanko ume (Kishu) sugar cane spirit yuzu (on some expressions) perilla / shiso leaves (for Extra Shiso) honey and pollen / royal jelly (for Royal Honey)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Infusion of ume fruit in an alcohol base (often cane spirit) with added sugar or natural ingredients; some premium lines undergo a maturation period (e.g. the Extra series is aged 2–3 years). The use of Nanko ume from Kishu and natural ingredients such as yuzu, shiso or honey are indicated depending on the expression.

Ageing

Maturation/aging for some premium lines (the Extra series is aged approximately 2–3 years).

Producer history Choya

The company's roots go back to a viticultural business founded in the early 20th century; having grown around wine and brandy production, it began commercial umeshu production in 1959. Over the years Choya has developed and internationalized the umeshu category, opening overseas branches and launching premium lines such as the "Extra/The CHOYA" series while promoting standards for authentic umeshu.

Production philosophy

To enhance the power and tradition of the ume by working closely with local growers; to produce high-quality umeshu using Japanese fruit (notably Nanko ume) and maturation and blending techniques to create recognizable products suitable for international consumption.

Territory

Japan (especially ume-producing areas such as the Kishu region); headquarters in Habikino, Osaka.

Choya

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Yuzu 75cl - Choya

Yuzu 75cl - Choya

$52.18 $44.71
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Umeshu Extra Years Verde 70 cl - Choya

Umeshu Extra Years Verde 70 cl - Choya

$61.55 $50.86
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Umeshu Extra Shiso Rosso 70 cl - Choya

Umeshu Extra Shiso Rosso 70 cl - Choya

$58.52 $50.86
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Umeshu Royal Honey Giallo 70 cl - Choya

Umeshu Royal Honey Giallo 70 cl - Choya

$83.20 $67.84
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