Lotus cup

About Lotus cup

The blue-purple fruit “lotus cup” is a specialty of Hokkaido. It is also called a “phantom fruit” due to its rarity, and has been loved by Ainu people since ancient times. Derived from the Ainu word “hashikap,” which means “many things that grow on a branch,” it is a dish that makes you feel the nature and history of Hokkaido.

It mainly grows naturally in cold regions in southern Hokkaido and central Hokkaido, and is harvested from late June to early July. Lotus cup is a nutritious fruit rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, calcium, and anthocyanin, which is a type of polyphenol. In particular, anthocyanins have strong antioxidant effects, and are expected to reduce eye strain, maintain eyesight, and beautify the skin.

Its perfect balance of acidity and sweetness is perfect for many sweets and confectionaries. For example, you can enjoy it in the form of jam, jelly, ice cream, Western confectionary, etc., and the famous Hokkaido confectionary “Lotus Cup Jewelry” is particularly famous all over the country. Furthermore, fruit wine made with lotus cups is popular as an after-dinner drink.

For lotus cup sweets, we recommend drinks that enhance the refreshing acidity. It goes great with green tea and herbal tea as well as light white wine. Lotus cups grow in Hokkaido's short summer. The rich nature and culture of Hokkaido are condensed into each grain.

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