April 28, 2026. According to the calendar, there are only a few days left in April, and it is time to move on to the season of dazzling fresh greenery. Today, April 28, is known as “Elephant Day,” which actually derives from the fact that elephants were first introduced to Japan in the Edo period (1603-1868). Thinking about the amazement of the people of that time who felt the exotic wind in the mild spring weather makes us feel a little special, doesn’t it? When you spend a day with such changes, you want something exciting and “new” to discover on your daily dining table along with the arrival of a new season. So, in this issue, we bring you trendy sweets that are sure to add a little surprise and joy to your daily life, and that you should be paying attention to right now.
CONTENTS
- A discussion of recent search trends
- Recommended sweets associated with recent search trends
- Popular sweets related to “Coffee Jelly Takeout Parfait” (Jelly)
- Popular sweets related to “Dokudami-scented herb cookies” (Cookies)
- Popular sweets related to “New Green Matcha and Nut Galette” (Galette)
- Popular sweets related to “Detox Herb and Lemon Amber Sugar” (Amber)
- Popular sweets related to “New Green Matcha and Nut Galette” (Nuts)
- Popular recipes related to search trends
- Our creative recipes
A discussion of recent search trends
Plant-derived keywords such as “dokudami” and “coffee” ranked high in today’s trends, indicating a growing interest in detoxification and relaxation for the changing seasons. In addition, while sports and entertainment topics are lined up, the keyword “thermos” indicates a practical demand for enjoying the right temperature when going out or watching a game. Multiplying these elements, there is now a growing need for stylish homemade sweets that are stylish enough to carry with you and have a natural feel of the bounty of nature and natural ingredients.
Associated Sweets Keywords
- Dokudami-scented herb cookies
- Coffee Jelly Takeout Parfait
- Cold fruit soup carried in a thermos bottle
- Fresh green tea and nut galette
- Detox Herbs and Lemon Amber Sugar
Recommended sweets associated with recent search trends
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Popular sweets related to “Coffee Jelly Takeout Parfait” (Jelly)
Popular sweets related to “Dokudami-scented herb cookies” (Cookies)
Popular sweets related to “New Green Matcha and Nut Galette” (Galette)
Popular sweets related to “Detox Herb and Lemon Amber Sugar” (Amber)
Popular sweets related to “New Green Matcha and Nut Galette” (Nuts)
Popular recipes related to search trends
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Popular recipes related to “dokudami-scented herb cookies
Popular recipes related to “Coffee Jelly Takeout Parfait
Popular recipes related to “Detox Herbs and Lemon Amber Sugar”
Popular recipes related to “New Green Matcha and Nut Galette”
Our creative recipes
Detox Herbs and Lemon Amber Sugar
It looks like a jewelry box turned upside down. The deep aroma of dokudami and the tartness of lemon combine to create this neo-wagashi for adults.
material
| Material name | amount | remarks |
|---|---|---|
| agar-agar | 4g | Seaweed-derived |
| water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water) | 200ml | – |
| granulated sugar | 300g | keystone of a crystal |
| dried herb | 1 teaspoon | edible |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon | – |
| red food coloring | small quantity | As you like. |
Approximate total calories: about 1200 kcal (whole portion/about 30 kcal per capsule)
way of making
Process 1: Agar Awakening: Put 200 ml of water and 4 g of powdered agar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to low and continue stirring in a gentle circular motion with a whisk for 2 minutes. The trick is to slowly dissolve the agar until there is no agar left at the bottom.
When the agar becomes transparent, add 300 g of granulated sugar all at once. After about 5 minutes of boiling, the liquid should be thick and stringy.
Process 3: Breath of aroma: Turn off the heat and add the dried herbs and lemon juice. This is the moment when the fresh aroma comes in. The key is to mix quickly at this point so as not to lose the aroma.
Pour the mixture into a flat Tupperware or pouring vessel and add a few drops of food coloring, if desired, to create a marbled pattern. After cooling to room temperature, place in the refrigerator for an hour or so, waiting for the delicious crystals to crystallize.
Process 5: Birth of Crystals] Cut the hardened jelly into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a mesh. Let them dry in a cool, well-ventilated place for three days to a week. With each passing day, the jelly grows into an enchanting texture with a hard surface and soft inside.
This is the secret to the delicious taste! Key Points
The concentration of sugar is critical. If the temperature is too low when boiling down, crystallization will not occur and you will end up with just a jelly. The secret to success is to boil it down until the liquid dripping from the spatula feels “weighty” beyond “thickened.
Examples of mistakes we tend to make
The most common mistake is insufficient drying. Although it is tempting to eat them as soon as possible, if they are stored in a humid place or in an airtight container, the surface will become sticky and crystals will not form. You may gently touch the surface and wonder, “Is it ready yet? and gently touch the surface until you feel the hardness like thin ice, then take your time to love them as interior decoration in your room.
Finally
How was it? Amber sugar is a mysterious sweet that you can enjoy “changing” even after it is made. If you fill a thermos with cold tea and go out with this amber sugar, your picnic in the fresh green season will be more gorgeous. We hope you enjoy your own “jewelry-making” experience!
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