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What to eat & drink in Japan? Top 100 Japanese Beverages

Last update: Thu Apr 17 2025
Top 100 Japanese Beverages
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Best Japanese Beverage Producers

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Yame Tea Kumaen is a Japanese company located in the Yame region of Fukuoka Prefecture, known for producing high-quality green tea. The company specializes in varieties such as Gyokuro, Sencha, Matcha, and Bancha, using traditional cultivation and processing methods that date back centuries.


Yame, as a region, offers ideal conditions for tea production due to its unique climatic environment. Kumaen prides itself on maintaining high standards of quality and a careful approach at every stage of production, from leaf picking to packaging.


The teas they produce are recognized for their rich flavors and delicate aromas. 
AWARDS

The Leafies Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2021

The Leafies Awards - Best in Show

2023

Japanese Tea Selection Paris - Grand Prix

2020

BEST Yame Tea Kumaen Teas and Herbal Infusions
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Arahataen Tea Farm is a traditional Japanese tea farm located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1874, the company is one of the most renowned producers of Japanese green tea. Arahataen takes pride in producing high-quality teas, using a tradition that has been passed down through generations.


The company is also dedicated to sustainable and eco-friendly production methods. Arahataen is famous for using the Chagusaba technique, a traditional method of tea cultivation that involves planting grass along the tea fields to create a natural ecosystem. 
AWARDS

Global Tea Championship - Winner

2019, 2018, 2017

BEST Arahataen Tea Farm Teas and Herbal Infusions
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Marukyu Koyamaen is a prestigious tea company based in Uji, Kyoto, Japan, specializing in premium green teas, particularly Gyokuro and Matcha. Founded in 1917, it has a long history of producing high-quality teas using traditional Japanese methods.


The company prides itself on its commitment to preserving the rich heritage of Japanese tea culture while delivering exceptional products that embody the essence of Japanese craftsmanship. Marukyu Koyamaen also offers a variety of tea-related products and services, including factory tours and special offerings for food-grade matcha.


Their teas are highly regarded for their rich flavor, aroma, and smoothness, making them a favorite among tea enthusiasts worldwide.
AWARDS

The Leafies Awards - Gold

2022

BEST Marukyu Koyamaen Teas and Herbal Infusions
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Atelier Sueyoshi Seicha is a green tea producer based in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The company specializes in the cultivation and production of high-quality Japanese green tea. Sueyoshi Seicha emphasizes the use of traditional farming methods and sustainable practices to ensure the purity and flavor of their teas.


Their product range includes a variety of green tea types such as sencha, gyokuro, and matcha. Sueyoshi Seicha Kobo also engages with the community through events and direct interactions with customers, showcasing their passion for tea and promoting a lifestyle centered around the enjoyment of fine teas.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023, 2022

Great Taste Awards - 1 Star

2024, 2020

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2022, 2021

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Teaholics is a Japanese company specializing in the sale and distribution of high-quality teas from around the world. Founded with the goal of providing an exceptional tea experience, Teaholics offers a diverse range of teas, including popular varieties such as black, green, white, oolong, and yellow tea, as well as herbal infusions and specialty blends.


One of Teaholics' key features is its commitment to quality. The company strives to ensure that each tea it sells is carefully selected and tested to meet high standards. Quality is further ensured through collaboration with renowned producers and tea farms that use traditional processing methods and take great care in cultivating the tea plants. 
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2023, 2022, 2021

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2022, 2021

BEST Teaholics Teas and Herbal Infusions
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Spirit

USA, Japan
4.5
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Iichiko is a renowned Japanese producer of shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit made from various ingredients like barley, sweet potatoes, and rice. Founded by Sanwa Shurui, Iichiko is famous for its commitment to high-quality production and innovation.


Headquartered in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan, an area known for its clean water and natural beauty, Iichiko has become a global leader in the shochu industry. Iichiko's most notable products include its flagship barley-based shochu, iichiko Saiten, which is crafted using unique methods such as the "all Koji" fermentation technique. 
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2022

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2020, 2019

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy

2020

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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

The Asian Spirits Masters - Gold

2022

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2023, 2022, 2021, 2019

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024

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Spirit

AKKESHI, Japan
4.5
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Located in Japan’s northern most island of Hokkaido and further east than any other distillery in the country, production at Akkeshi Distillery started in 2016. The goal of Akkeshi Distillery is to blend traditional Scottish methods with the unique flavors of Akkeshi, Japan.


With extremely unique aromas and flavors unlike anything else these whiskies will be a delight to aficionados worldwide. Akkeshi Distillery is the true embodiment of craftsmanship and is on track to be a leader in the highest quality Japanese whisky world. ​
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

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Spirit
NARA PREFECTURE, Japan
4.5
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Spirit
KUMAMOTO, Japan
4.5
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Spirit
JAPAN, Japan
4.5
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Spirit
KANAZAWA, Japan
4.5
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Spirit
TOKYO, Japan
4.5
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Spirit
MISHIMA, Japan
4.3
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Liqueur
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
37
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
38
Spirit
TOTTORI, Japan
4.2
39
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
40
Spirit
JAPAN, Japan
4.2
41
Spirit
KANAZAWA, Japan
4.2
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Spirit
MIYAZAKI, Japan
4.2
46
Spirit
NIIGATA, Japan
4.2
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Spirit
KUMAMOTO, Japan
4.2
49
Spirit
KUMAMOTO, Japan
4.2
50
Spirit
TOTTORI, Japan
4.2
51
Spirit
HATSUKAICHI, Japan
4.2
52
Beer
TOKYO, Japan
4.2
53
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56
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
57
Spirit
JAPAN, Japan
4.2
58
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
59
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.2
60
Beer
WAKAYAMA, Japan
4.2
61
62
Wine
YAMAGATA, Japan
4.2
63
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66
Spirit
KORIYAMA, Japan
4.2
67
Spirit
CHIBA, Japan
4.2
68
Wine
HIROSHIMA, Japan
4.2
69
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78
Liqueur
OSAKA, Japan
4.1
79
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82
Spirit
FUKUOKA, Japan
4.0
83
Spirit
TOYAMA PREFECTURE, Japan
4.0
84
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Wine
JAPAN, Japan
4.0
87
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89
Spirit
NAHA, Japan
4.0
90
Spirit
TOKYO, Japan
4.0
91
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Spirit
NIIGATA PREFECTURE, Japan
4.0
94
95
Spirit
AICHI PREFECTURE, Japan
4.0
96
Spirit
KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.0
97
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Spirit
WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE, Japan
4.0
100
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 Japanese Beverages” list until April 17, 2025, 1,228 ratings were recorded, of which 1,037 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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