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SHINYA at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi

Azabudai Hills MITSUKI

SHINYA at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
Honey Sommelier Professional
My job is to taste honey from all over the world and explore the possibilities of pairings. Whenever I travel, I always try local honey to broaden my palate. I'm also interested in pairings with ingredients that are carefully selected for their origin and production method, and I'm particularly interested in pairings with wine, craft beer, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. I'm good at suggesting ways to enjoy honey that make the most of its aroma, richness, spiciness, and bitterness.

Honey Sicily Cactus
Sicilian cactus honey has a juicy sweetness and a refreshing acidity.
Enjoy it with Greek yogurt for breakfast. Or, wrap it in grissini with prosciutto for a snack.

Cactus is actually a source of nectar for fruits. This refreshing and fruity honey has a juicy fruity sweetness and a sharp acidity, a taste that is unique to the dry climate of Sicily. The fruity cactus and milky yogurt go well together, and Greek yogurt is especially recommended. For breakfast, this combination is fine on its own, but for a snack, try adding prosciutto. The saltiness of the prosciutto, the richness of the milk, and the fruity, gentle sweetness of the honey all add up to a delicious taste. Since it's Italian honey, we also recommend wrapping it in grissini.
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Honey Tasmania Christmas Bush
Christmas bush honey is sweet and fragrant. Add it to hot milk,
Combine it with almonds to create a Florentine-like treat that is perfect with alcohol.

Tasmanian Christmas bush honey's vanilla-like aroma and sweetness make it a delicious dessert on its own. The aroma of Christmas bush can be fully enjoyed with any ingredient, so adding it to hot milk for a rich, sweet floral aroma is a great choice for the cold season. For those with a sweet tooth, a recommended recipe for a drink is to combine crushed almonds and honey and chill it in the refrigerator. It becomes like the caramel part of a Florentine, and when served on cream cheese or crackers, it's the perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine.
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Greek Oak Honey
Greek oak honey, with its rich, brown sugar-like flavor, is served with baked pain de campagne and Munster cheese along with cumin for an exquisite harmony.

Greek oak honey has a rich, brown sugar-like flavor that slowly unfolds on the tongue over time. Its rich, solid flavor, combined with a subtle acidity, makes it a perfect match for bread with a grainy texture. Bake a pain de campagne topped with Munster, an Alsace cheese, in the oven, and once the cheese is melted, add a little cumin and finish with oak honey. This combination is unique to oak, which stands up to the fragrant aroma of the bread and the mellow cheese flavor and spices.
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Honey France Acacia
Baguette topped with Roquefort paste, fruit and prosciutto.
Finished with a drizzle of rich French acacia honey, it pairs perfectly with a dry white wine.

French acacia honey is so rich you can even taste it with a spoon, making it one of the thickest acacia honeys. It's delicious on toast and yogurt, but pairing it with something as distinctive as blue cheese really brings out the flavors of each. Make a paste with Roquefort and unsalted butter, then lightly coat the baguette with garlic for flavor. Top with your favorite fruit, prosciutto, and Roquefort paste, and finish with a drizzle of honey. The cheese's distinctive saltiness is mellowed, while the richness of French acacia brings out the sweetness and flavor of the milk in the blue cheese. It pairs well with dry white wine, so be sure to give it a try.
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Greek Red Heath Honey
The rich, fruity sweetness of Greek red heath honey
It pairs well with fragrant cheese and rye bread, and also goes well with chilled cider.

Greek Red Heath honey has a sweet and tart flavor reminiscent of dried fruit, with a satisfying taste like ripe fruit. Its concentrated, rich, and fruity flavor makes it a perfect pairing with something unique like rye bread. Prepare a mellow-smelling cheese made with unpasteurized milk, like Camembert de Normandy, crush nuts, place on rye bread, and drizzle with honey. The honey brings out the milky flavor of the cheese, matching perfectly with the tartness of the rye bread. For hot weather, ice-cold cider is recommended.
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Azabudai Hills MITSUKI
Honey Sommelier
On the weekends, I like to enjoy a slightly luxurious breakfast, and as a cooking enthusiast, I find nothing more relaxing than finding new ways to use honey. I prefer a mellow, rich flavor, and I'm constantly researching how to combine it with tea and coffee. I'm also particular about the aroma, and by choosing honey that's perfect for relaxing on the weekend, I can add a touch of comforting color to the dinner table.

Honey Bulgarian Sunflower
Bulgarian sunflower honey has a refreshing sweetness like tropical fruit.
It pairs perfectly with high-cocoa chocolate and is recommended for a relaxing tea time.

Bulgarian sunflower honey has a refreshing sweetness reminiscent of tropical fruits. The fruity flavor fills your mouth, and it tastes just like biting into a ripe fruit. It's a must-try.
High-cocoa chocolate is recommended as it pairs well with aromatic foods. It retains the aroma of the cacao and has a refreshing sweetness unlike milk chocolate. You can also enjoy the subtle scent of tropical flowers, so try it during a relaxing tea time.
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Honey Spain Rosemary
Rosemary honey is characterized by its gentle sweetness and richness.
When toasted with butter, the floral aroma spreads, further enhancing the fragrant flavor of the bread.

Spanish rosemary honey has a very subtle herbal aroma. It is a mild honey characterized by a warm, gentle sweetness and richness. When eaten on its own, it has a mild flavor, but when combined with other ingredients or heated, the hidden herbal notes emerge. If you're putting honey on buttered toast, try toasting it with rosemary honey in the toaster. The honey will infuse the bread well, revealing the subtle aroma of rosemary flowers and further enhancing the aroma of the toasted bread.
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Honey France Forest Honey
The rich, spicy sweetness of French forest honey is served with buttered potatoes.
Enjoy the rich flavor that brings out the saltiness and richness.

French forest honey has a mild aroma and a subtle flavor, but it's also rich and full-bodied with a hint of spiciness. Its spicy character makes it perfect for meals, and it pairs particularly well with butter. While bread and butter is great, we also recommend trying it with potato butter. The rich flavor of the potato butter is complemented by the rich sweetness of the honey, which brings out the saltiness and richness of the butter.
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Honey French Clover
The soft sweetness of French clover honey complements the butter-baked sweet potatoes, making this a comforting autumn dessert.

This honey has a soft sweetness and a gentle floral scent. For a fall treat, try sweet potatoes. Cut the sweet potatoes to your desired size, brown them in butter in a frying pan, and finish by drizzling with clover honey. The warm potatoes will release a gentle floral scent, creating a refined, sweet autumn dessert. Pairing it with warm tea is relaxing, so try it on your day off.
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Taiwanese Longan Honey
The fruity aroma of Taiwanese longan honey actually goes well with coffee.
You can enjoy it like a refined flavored coffee.

The moment you put Taiwanese Honey Longan in your mouth, the fruity flavor spreads, and you can feel its fruity and floral aroma, which lingers for a while. If you want to enjoy the aroma even more, we recommend drinking it as a drink. The classic way to enjoy it is as a straight tea, but it actually goes well with black coffee as well. If you add it to coffee with a cinnamon roast or medium roast that has a hint of acidity, you can enjoy it like an elegant flavored coffee with a gentle sweetness and fruity aroma. It's recommended as a palate cleanser after a meal, and also makes a great accompaniment to dessert.
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