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Chawari Toddy

Julia Momose's light Japanese toddy of shochu, hot bancha tea, and rich honey syrup.

Short answer

Chawari Toddy is a built cocktail made with bancha tea, shochu, honey syrup, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Chawari Toddy ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Chawari Toddy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bancha Tea150 ml15 cl5.1 oz20 parts
Shochu45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Honey Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lemon wheel

Method

How to make Chawari Toddy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Preheat a tall heatproof clear glass with hot water, then discard the water.

  2. 02

    Steep the bancha in water just off the boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain the tea.

  3. 03

    Measure the shochu and rich honey syrup into the warmed glass.

  4. 04

    Pour in 150 ml of the freshly brewed hot bancha.

  5. 05

    Stir briefly until the honey syrup is fully dispersed without cooling the drink excessively.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one small thin lemon wheel and serve hot.

Tasting profile

What does Chawari Toddy taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (2/5) and bitterness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Chawari Toddy questions

What is in a Chawari Toddy?

Kokto’s build uses bancha tea, shochu, honey syrup, and lemon.

How long does a Chawari Toddy take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Chawari Toddy prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Chawari Toddy alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B107https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/chawari-toddy/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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