Sawadaya "Kuro-tama", a famous confectionery in Yamanashi

Sawadaya's "Kuro-tama" is one of the famous sweets in Yamanashi. It is a Japanese confectionery made of brown sugar wrapped in brown sugar sweet bean paste.

The "kyaradama" is the younger sister of the "kyaradama. A package of 3 pieces is priced at 600 yen (tax not included).

Chara-dama

Cologne shape like a ball. It is about one size smaller than a ping pong ball.

From the glossy surface to the bean paste inside, it is smooth to the touch. The sweet bean paste is made from sweet potato bean paste, which is made from the brand vegetables of Akeno-machi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The sweet bean paste is made from "Akke no Kintoki," a brand-name vegetable from Akeno Town, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The sweet potato-like crunchy texture is well used.


The caramel yokan that surrounds the sweet bean paste contains vanilla beans. The sweet aroma tickles your nostrils. The aroma is sweet and the caramel has a slight bitterness peculiar to caramel. It is a Japanese-style confectionary with a Western atmosphere.


It goes without saying that yokan goes well with Japanese tea, but kyaradama also goes well with coffee. The sweetness of the yokan is enveloped by the sharp flavor of the coffee. By tasting them together, we were able to enjoy a richer aroma.