Kissa Akai Te ep26: New Year's Amazake

A Warm Start to the Year at Kissa Akai Te

In this episode, Madame Toi, the proprietor of the cafe Kissa Akai Te, shares a cozy conversation with a regular customer who has just returned from their first shrine visit of the year. The central theme of this episode is "homemade amazake made with rice koji," a perfect treat for this season.

The Magic of Homemade Amazake

Madame Toi discusses how she cherishes the ritual of brewing her own amazake, detailing her personal notes and recipes. She highlights how easy it is to prepare using a yogurt maker and touches upon the various health and beauty benefits of this traditional drink. By focusing on the natural sweetness derived solely from rice, koji, and water, she recommends it as the ideal beverage to warm the body during the winter months.

A Gentle Beginning

Through her chat with the regular customer, this voice drama captures the quiet daily life of the shopping district and the peaceful wishes for the year ahead. It is an episode that conveys the warmth of Madame Toi's personality and the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere of the cafe.