Dai-dai Shigure

The history of the orange is long, and it is said to have been introduced to Japan in the Kamakura period (1185-1333).
It is used for New Year's decorations because of its auspicious name, which means “to prosper for generations,” and its coloring has given rise to the color name "dai dai.
It has been cultivated in Izu and Atami since the late Edo period and boasts the highest production in Japan.
Blessed by the sun and nurtured in Izu's mild climate, the orange has a rich aroma and sour taste that is different from both yuzu and kumquat, and is typical of Japanese citrus fruits.
It is also the parent variety of the citrus fruit “bergamot,” an essential aroma for Earl Grey tea in the far West.
Therefore, “Atami Daidai-Shigure” is a Japanese confectionery that goes great with black tea and coffee.
Nostalgic and refreshing at the same time, this new wagashi is typical of Atami.