Recently, I made an interesting discovery while researching the citrus fruits contained in craft cola. Therefore, in this article, we will introduce the list of citrus fruits contained in craft cola, their characteristics, efficacy, and recipes to make at home.

About what is craft cola

First, let me explain what craft cola is. Craft cola refers to cola that is handmade at a local brewery, unlike the cola of major manufacturers. For this reason, natural flavors and ingredients are often used, which has been attracting attention recently.

Citrus fruits contained in craft cola

Various citrus fruits are used in craft cola. Examples include oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Each citrus has its own unique flavor, sourness and sweetness.

In particular, lemon and lime are often used in craft cola. Lemons are characterized by sourness and a refreshing flavor, while limes are fragrant and sour. Also, grapefruit has a bitter and refreshing taste, and orange has a sweet taste.

The percentage of citrus fruits contained in craft cola varies depending on the manufacturer, but generally lemons and limes are often used in excess.

The "Tomo Cola" made in-house contains organic navel oranges from Ehime Prefecture, organic lemons from Iwaki Island, and preservative-free limes.

About the effects of citrus fruits contained in craft cola

About Citrus Nutrients Citrus fruits contain nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. About health effects Vitamin C contained in citrus fruits has a cold prevention, fatigue recovery, and beautiful skin effects. Calcium and magnesium also strengthen bones and teeth, and potassium helps prevent high blood pressure and swelling. In addition, citrus fruits have an antioxidant effect, which works to suppress active oxygen that causes aging and disease in the body.

In particular, craft cola is less sweet and uses natural sweeteners, so it is recommended for those who are concerned about their sugar intake. In addition, the ingredients contained in citrus fruits have the effect of reducing the stimulation of caffeine and carbonic acid in cola, so there is no burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

About craft cola recipes using citrus fruits

How to make craft cola at home

There are many types of citrus in craft cola, each with its own unique flavor. However, commercially available craft cola may contain a lot of additives and sugar, so we recommend making your own at home. Here, I will introduce how to make craft cola that you can easily make at home.

[Ingredients] ・1 lemon ・1 lime ・1 orange ・1 grapefruit ・300g sugar ・500ml water ・1 clove ・1 cinnamon

[How to make]

1. Squeeze lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits to extract the juice.
2. Add water and sugar to a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the juice and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
4. Add cloves and cinnamon and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Strain, cool, and mix with carbonated water to complete.

In this article, we introduced the citrus fruits contained in craft cola in detail. Unlike commercially available cola, craft cola uses natural ingredients, so it is attracting attention as a drink that is good for your health. Among them, craft cola using citrus fruits has a refreshing and fruity taste and is rich in nutrients.

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, carotene, dietary fiber, etc., and have good health effects such as enhancing immunity and beautifying the skin. In addition, craft cola that uses citrus fruits has less sugar and additives than commercially available cola and can be easily made at home.

Craft cola, which you can make yourself, has the fun of thinking up an original recipe and making it. Please try making your own craft cola.

Craft cola that uses citrus fruits is good for your health and has a refreshing and fruity taste. Learn the benefits of citrus fruits and recipes you can make at home to enjoy a healthy and delicious craft cola.