How to Make Kuzu-Yu (Arrowroot Tea) the Japanese Way

In Japan, kuzu-yu is served as a hot dessert drink and an herbal remedy for colds, sore throats, headaches, hangovers, and upset stomach.Kuzu-yu is a syrupy, sweet Japanese beverage, made from fine-powdered roots of kuzu (or kudzu,) the Japanese Arrowroot plant.

In Japan, kuzu-yu is served as a hot dessert drink and an herbal remedy for colds, sore throats, headaches, hangovers, and upset stomach.

Kuzu-yu is tasty, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to keep you warm in winter.

How to Make a Cup of Kuzu-Yu

  1. Add one tablespoon of kudzu root powder to one cup of cold water.
  2. Add brown sugar or honey to taste.
  3. Add any other seasoning you like such as ground ginger, cinnamon, soy sauce or even matcha tea powder.
  4. Mix well with a small whisk or spoon.
  5. Simmer mixture in a pan while still whisking for about 2 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  6. Serve warm.