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Kyoto Muromachi Rokkakuan is a Kyoto souvenir store managed by FOOMO Co., Ltd., and it's famous for its delicious karameru-yaki sweets made by baking pain de mie (the soft part of bread) in a stone oven. If you're wondering what Kyoto souvenirs to pick up on your trip to Japan this summer, or if you want to give Japan-bound friends or family your souvenir requests, you're in luck! Kyoto Muromachi Rokkakuan recently announced the top-selling karameru-yaki flavours for summer 2016 (June to the end of July), and they're sure to tempt your tastebuds!
Karameru-yaki are known for their cute packaging and unique texture, and they're a popular purchase especially among ladies of all ages and students visiting Kyoto on school trips. Karameru-yaki even appear in Kyoto souvenir rankings, but this particular list features the most popular karameru-yaki flavours for this summer season.
1st Place: Kyoto Uji Matcha Flavour
■ About Kyoto Uji Matcha Flavour
Made using extravagant helpings of tencha tea (the tea leaves from which matcha powdered green tea is made) grown in Ujitawara, Kyoto, an area famous for tea since ancient times, Kyoto Uji Matcha flavour features the rich taste of matcha. Its combination of delicate sweetness and luxurious flavour create a refreshing taste experience.
■ Why Is It So Popular?
"It's popular for its classic Kyoto style, and for its matcha flavour with just the right amount of bitterness."
Since it makes the most of the flavour of Kyoto Uji Matcha, one bite and the luxurious sweetness of matcha bursts in your mouth. Even though it's matcha flavour, it isn't too bitter. So people who aren't too fond of matcha can also enjoy Kyoto Uji Matcha flavour karameru-yaki, the most popular of all Kyoto souvenirs.
2nd Place: Summer Lemon Flavour (Only available until mid-September)
■ About Summer Lemon Flavour
Lemon peel is added to the dough of this limited-edition summer karameru-yaki, creating a subtle, sweet and sour lemon fragrance. By adding just the right amount of salt, the lemon stands out even more. With a refreshing lemon flavour that fills your mouth, it's the perfect summer treat.
■ Why Is It So Popular?
"You'll fall in love with Summer Lemon flavour from the very first bite - its refreshing and invigorating sweet and sourness is the essence of summer."
It's popular for its refreshing lemon flavour that's only available in the summer, and for its special limited-edition packaging. Customer after customer falls in love with the refreshing and invigorating sweet and sourness of Summer Lemon flavour after just one bite. It's one of the biggest summer hits in the world of souvenirs!
3rd Place: Honey Butter Flavour
■ About Honey Butter Flavour
Honey Butter is bursting with the fragrance of butter and the delicate flavour of honey. Its natural ingredients shine through, but thanks to its simple and gentle flavour it isn't over the top.
■ Why Is It So Popular?
"Its buttery aroma and gentle flavour make it super popular with children."
Thanks to its buttery aroma and gentle flavour permeated with the sweetness of honey, it's loved by children and it's also popular as a souvenir for families with children.
4th Place: Earl Grey Flavour
■ About Earl Grey Flavour
Tea leaves are kneaded into the dough, creating a deliciously rich flavour. Enjoy the delicate and mild taste of bergamot and refined flavour.
■ Why Is It So Popular?
"The elegant flavour of bergamot is popular with female customers."
Since black tea leaves are kneaded into the dough, the moment you pop one of these in your mouth you can't help but notice the mild and gentle aroma and elegant flavour. It's the most popular product among female customers.
5th Place: Canadian Maple Flavour
■ About Canadian Maple Flavour
Made using lavish helpings of the very best Canadian maple syrup, Canadian Maple is wonderfully aromatic, with a sweet fragrance and rich flavour.
■ Why Is It So Popular?
"The mellow sweetness of maple syrup is popular with female customers and children."
Thanks to the aromatic mellow sweetness of Canadian maple syrup and its mild flavour, Canadian Maple is popular with female customers and children.
■ Store Information
Store Name: Kyoto Muromachi Rokkaku-an
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