Rose Juice Memories
During a home stay in China as part of a government-sponsored program, my host mother once treated me to her homemade rose juice. It was incredibly delicious, but finding a ready-made version to enjoy in Japan proved to be quite a challenge.
Since arriving in Malaysia, I stumbled upon a similar product at a supermarket – Star Jus' Kordial Ros, essentially rose cordial. It's a concentrated, sweet rose syrup that you dilute with water or soda.
Quirkiness Factor...
I'd be lying if I said it didn't look a bit peculiar.
While the larger bottle (I believe it's a 2L bottle) is ubiquitous, I found a slightly smaller one during a recent trip to AEON and decided to give it a try.
When diluted with water, it doesn't quite match the homemade rose juice I had in China but it's surprisingly good. Since I've started living a life where English is the primary language and Malaysia's intense daytime sun often leaves me feeling like I need a sugar boost, this seems like a nice way to satisfy that sweet craving.
My Personal favorite – Rose Milk!
It almost looks like strawberry milk but it's actually rose milk. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I bought a large bottle of milk that reminded me of what I saw in New Zealand, so I need to consume it beyond just breakfast. Having it in the evening or during my homework sessions is perfect.
However, despite buying the smaller-sized bottle, it seems never-ending, and I'm still exploring other ways to use it up.
So, if you ever come across these rose cordials in a Malaysian supermarket, I encourage you to give them a try – they might just add a unique and delightful twist to your daily life!
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