A New Development for Japan's Best Plum Wine 'Hyakunen Umeshu', Winner of the 2nd Osaka Tenma Tenjin Umeshu Competition. 'Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend' Mixed with Ceylon Tea to Launch on Thursday, May 28!

Meiri Shurui Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture), a comprehensive alcoholic beverage manufacturer based in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, will launch "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend" on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This is a new development for the "Hyakunen Umeshu," which has won numerous awards and been crowned the best plum wine in Japan, by blending it with Ceylon tea. "Hyakunen Umeshu," which won the "2nd Tenma Tenjin Umeshu Competition" to determine Japan's best plum wine, is our flagship plum wine made by carefully aging undiluted sake brewed with carefully selected fresh domestic green plums. This product blends black tea into the undiluted sake of Hyakunen Umeshu, finishing it with a rich and new flavor. Furthermore, by using honey and brandy, which are synonymous with Hyakunen Umeshu, it achieves a deeper taste. Please enjoy a glass where the deep taste of Hyakunen Umeshu overlaps with the mellow aroma of black tea. [What is "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend"] "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend" is a plum wine that challenges the new possibilities of our flagship "Hyakunen Umeshu." "Black tea," a universal beverage loved around the world, and "Plum wine," which has long been loved in Japan and has recently been highly evaluated in overseas markets. This product aims to create new value by combining the appeal of these two. The refreshing acidity of plums and the mellow aroma of black tea go well together, complementing each other's individuality. By layering the aroma of black tea over the deep taste of Hyakunen Umeshu, we have realized a new flavor that has never existed before. We propose this as a new drink that is not bound by the conventional ways of enjoying plum wine. [Commitment to Ceylon Tea] "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend" uses Ceylon tea made from Sri Lankan tea leaves. Focusing on the demand for enjoying plum wine mixed with black tea, we started developing this product while exploring new possibilities for plum wine. Through repeated blending verifications with various black teas in our development room, we found that Ceylon tea has both a gorgeous aroma and a refreshing astringency, and enhances the flavor of the plum wine without compromising it. This product, where the deep taste of Hyakunen Umeshu and the mellow aroma of black tea overlap, is a masterpiece that harmonizes the appeal of "Hyakunen Umeshu" and the individuality of "black tea." [How to enjoy Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend] "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend" can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This is a drinking method where you can directly enjoy the concept of this product. Enjoy the taste woven by rich plum wine and mellow black tea. This is a drinking method where you can enjoy the taste that changes over time as the ice melts. This is a drinking method where you can enjoy a light drinking feel in which the refreshing feeling of carbonation and the mellow aroma of black tea harmonize. By mixing with hot water, the mellow aroma of black tea is further enhanced, and you can enjoy a new taste where the acidity of the plum wine stands out. The above are just examples, so please enjoy it in various ways. [What is Japan's Best Plum Wine Hyakunen Umeshu] "Hyakunen Umeshu" is a plum wine series symbolizing Meiri Shurui, led by "Baiko Hyakunen Umeshu," which won the title of Japan's best at the world's largest plum wine competition. Carefully aged using selected plums. Through long aging years and outstanding blending technology, it beautifully expresses layered sweetness and a refreshing plum flavor. Through a diverse lineup, we continue to pursue the depth and possibilities of plum wine. [-Product Details-] ◆Product Name: "Hyakunen Umeshu Black Tea Blend" ◆Retail Price: 720ml: 1,580 yen (excluding tax) ◆Item: Liqueur ◆Alcohol Content: 8% ◆Release Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 [Company Profile] Our vision is to contribute to the rich lives of customers around the world through Japanese alcohol and food. A comprehensive manufacturer in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Our predecessor, Kato Sake Brewery, was founded at the current location during the Ansei era at the end of the Edo period. We manufacture distilled spirits and alcohol, and are currently a comprehensive manufacturer producing sake, shochu, liqueurs (such as plum wine), fermented seasonings, and quasi-drugs. Our sales channels have expanded nationwide, and we also export worldwide.