Drinks

Japanese drinks span centuries of tradition and genuine craft – from sake brewed slowly from polished rice to the sharp, almost electric citrus of yuzu in a cold glass. Whether you're after Japanese alcoholic drinks to sit with food, or non-alcoholic options for every occasion, we stock a satisfying range of authentic bottles, cans and syrups. Browse the full range below – including sake, umeshu, Japanese spirits, soft drinks and tea – or explore by category.

Our range of Japanese Sake
Sake
Two bottles of fruit-flavored beverage with illustrated labels stand on a wooden surface, accompanied by four small yellow fruits, against a pink gradient background.
Umeshu
A bottle of Okinawa gin, a filled wine glass, a small glass jug with liquid, ice cubes, and assorted foliage arranged on a table.
Spirits
A can, a glass, a bottle, and a jar of Yuzu drinks and condiments are arranged with ginger, honey, and a yellow cloth on a stone surface.
Soft Drinks
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Tea
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A 350ml bottle of Amazake, a traditional fermented rice drink, features a blue label with Japanese text and illustrations, a white cap, and is displayed against a plain white background.
Amazake - 350ml
£5.95
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A 350ml plastic bottle of Amazake with Yuzu featuring yellow liquid, a white cap, and a label with illustrated yuzu fruits and Japanese text.
Amazake with Yuzu - 350ml
£5.95
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Amazake With Matcha - 350ml features green tea graphics and Japanese text on its label, set against a white background.
Amazake With Matcha - 350ml
£5.95
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A 350ml bottle of Amazake With Black Sesame, a non-alcoholic Japanese drink, featuring a label with Japanese text and images of black sesame seeds and a wooden spoon.
Amazake With Black Sesame - 350ml
£4.75 £5.95
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A green bottle labeled in Japanese and English as Yuzu Syrup from Miyazaki - 500ml, featuring a yellow label with a yuzu fruit slice illustration, highlights its citrus flavor from Miyazaki, Japan.
Yuzu Syrup from Miyazaki - 500ml
£21.50
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A clear bottle with a gold cap holds Green Ume Plum Syrup (275ml), its label showing Japanese text and two animals among green leaves, capturing the flavor of syrup made from Japanese apricot (ume).
Green Ume Plum Syrup - 275ml
£23.50
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A 300ml glass bottle of Concentrated Shiso Syrup, filled with reddish syrup, sealed with a white cap, and adorned with a beige and red label featuring Japanese text.
Concentrated Shiso Syrup - 300ml
£15.95
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A clear glass bottle with a gold cap, labeled Black Ginger Syrup - 180ml in English and Japanese, contains dark brown ginger syrup valued for its health benefits.
Black Ginger Syrup - 180ml
£16.95
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Fresh Yuzu Juice from Kito comes in a small glass bottle with a black screw cap and a label displaying Japanese text and a citrus fruit illustration—ideal for savoring the vibrant, zesty taste of authentic yuzu juice.
Fresh Yuzu Juice from Kito
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A small green glass bottle with a white label and cap contains Fresh Yuzu Juice from Wakayama—100% pure, hand-squeezed yuzu juice. The label features Japanese text.
Fresh Yuzu Juice from Wakayama
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Fresh Yuzu Juice from Tokushima - 1.8L comes in a brown glass bottle with a white label featuring Japanese text, a yellow yuzu fruit illustration, and a red 100% premium yuzu juice sticker, celebrated for its vibrant citrus aroma and tart flavor.
Fresh Yuzu Juice from Tokushima - 1.8L
£99.00
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A 900ml brown plastic bottle with a yellow cap, containing Fresh Yuzu Juice from Kochi, features a white label with Japanese text and an image of Kochi yuzu citrus fruit.
Fresh Yuzu Juice from Kochi - 900ml
£64.00
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A 180ml bottle of Mikan Juice with vibrant orange juice, Japanese text on the front label, and a black screw cap.
Mikan Juice - 180ml
£6.95
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A clear glass bottle of Mikan Juice - 750ml from Wakayama, sealed with a white cap and a Japanese label displaying citrus fruit illustrations.
Mikan Juice - 750ml
£24.00
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A clear glass bottle filled with red liquid, featuring a white label with Japanese text and a small illustration, contains Ume Plum Juice with Shiso and Mikan (500ml), shown against a plain white background.
Ume Plum Juice with Shiso and Mikan - 500ml
£25.50
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A clear glass bottle of Iyokan Juice - 750ml, filled with orange juice and featuring a white label with Japanese text and an illustration of an Iyokan citrus fruit.
Iyokan Juice - 750ml
£24.00
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A small green glass bottle of Sudachi Juice with a white cap, filled with yellow-green 100% pure citrus juice and Japanese labeling—ideal for cocktails or adding a zesty twist to drinks.
Sudachi Juice
From £9.50
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A clear glass bottle labeled in green Japanese text with a green cap, containing Organic Sudachi Juice—yellow citrus juice made from organic Japanese sudachi.
Organic Sudachi Juice
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A clear glass bottle of Yuzu Drinking Vinegar – 200ml, filled with yellow yuzu juice, has a white label displaying text and an illustration of a person holding yuzu fruit.
Yuzu Drinking Vinegar – 200ml
£13.95
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A black ceramic bottle with a gold cloth and tassel tops this 1L 10 Year Aged Black Rice Vinegar, featuring a white label with Japanese text and a red stamp—made from premium Kagoshima Kinko Bay black vinegar.
10 Year Aged Black Rice Vinegar – 1L
£189.00
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A black ceramic bottle with white Japanese writing, sealed in blue-purple paper and string, contains 3 Year Aged Black Rice Vinegar—authentic Kurozu from Kagoshima, 500ml.
3 Year Aged Black Rice Vinegar - 500ml
£39.00
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A clear bottle of Sakura Rice Vinegar with Cherry Blossom, filled with amber vinegar, features a red label with Japanese text and cherry blossom designs, and is sealed with a black cap.
Sakura Rice Vinegar with Cherry Blossom
From £11.35 £18.95
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Three bottles from the Deluxe Sake Selection, each with decorative labels, are displayed before a gift box and gold accents—a perfect premium sake set for special occasions.
Deluxe Sake Selection
£85.00
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Four bottles and cans from the Sake Selection are arranged before a cardboard box, with wood shavings scattered at the base.
Sake Selection
£39.00
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Sake, umeshu and Japanese spirits

Sake is Japan's most storied drink. Brewed from polished rice, it can be delicate and floral at the lighter end, or rich, umami-forward and almost savoury in the fuller styles. We stock a range from junmai to daiginjo, each with a character worth exploring on its own terms. Temperature matters more with sake than with most drinks. Chill the lighter, more fragrant bottles, and warm the fuller ones gently in a carafe. Pair with our sake cups and carafes for the right presentation.

Umeshu sits in its own category. Made by steeping ume plums in shochu and sugar, it has a deep amber colour and a flavour that swings between sweet and sharp. It can be described as a little jammy and a little sour, with a long, lingering finish. Over ice it's a simple pleasure. With a splash of soda, it becomes something livelier. It's one of the most approachable Japanese alcoholic drinks in the range and a reliable starting point for anyone new to the category.

Japanese spirits reach further than most people expect. Japanese shochu, the country's most-consumed spirit, is distilled from sweet potato, barley or rice depending on the style, and brings a dry, earthy warmth that bears no real resemblance to the vodka comparisons it sometimes attracts.

Japanese soft drinks and tea

Japan brings the same precision to soft drinks as it does to its cooking. Our range uses yuzu, shiso and sakura blossom as proper flavour foundations. Yuzu has a citrus sharpness that's tighter and more aromatic than lemon; shiso brings an anise-like edge that works well in long drinks over ice. Botanical syrups in the range dilute into something far more interesting than a standard cordial and sit well alongside food.

Japanese tea is a category on its own. Sencha is clean with a gentle grassiness. Houjicha is roasted, low in caffeine and easy to drink at any point in the day. Matcha, stone-ground and whisked to a foam, has a concentrated, slightly bitter depth that nothing else in a cup quite replicates. Our popular Japanese drinks collection includes both everyday loose-leaf teas and ceremony-grade matcha for those who want the full ritual.

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Frequently asked questions

Sake is brewed from fermented rice. It is mild, often floral, and lower in alcohol. Shochu is a distilled spirit made from sweet potato, barley or rice, and sits closer to a light whisky than a wine. Both are popular Japanese alcoholic drinks but suit different moods and food pairings.

Umeshu is a Japanese plum liqueur made by steeping ume plums in shochu and sugar. It has a sweet-tart flavour with a deep amber colour and a rich finish. Serve over ice or with soda. We stock a dedicated range alongside our sake selection.

Yes. Our non-alcoholic range includes sparkling yuzu drinks, botanical syrups, Japanese soft drinks and a full selection of Japanese teas – sencha, hojicha, matcha and more. Browse the soft drinks and tea subcategories for the complete range.

Light, aromatic styles like ginjo and daiginjo are best served well chilled. Fuller junmai sake suits gentle warming in a carafe. Temperature changes the flavour more than with most drinks, so it's worth experimenting. Our sake cups and carafes make it easy to serve it properly.

Whether you’re looking for authentic flavours, or out-of-the-box creations, our collection of Japanese drinks are inspired and derived from distinctive Japanese ingredients, such as yuzu, shiso, sakura Blossom and wasabi. 

From traditional Japanese soft drinks and syrups, to our very own Wasabi Label craft spirits, expect a taste of Japan with every sip.

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