Yuzu Midori

The citrus fruit yuzu has become much of a recent culinary trend in the west, famed for its sour and tart qualities—a sort of sharp hybrid of lime, lemon, and grapefruit with an incredible fragrance. Contrary to its novel status, Yuzu in its native east has held a tradition as long as tea. Coined the king of aromatics, yuzu is a versatile flavoring agent in Asian cuisine, often used as a seasoning spice to add a citrusy component to an umami palate. A remedial household tea in Korea mixes yuzu with honey, while in Japan a winter solstice tradition of bathing with yuzu fruits is believed to defend one's health.