{"title":"Kakuzo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKakuzo: Tea meets spirit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakuzo comes from Berlin and is the brainchild of two friends, Paul and Marc, who are familiar with the city's bar scene and have traveled through Asia. Bartenders in Berlin bars have long been infusing spirits with tea – according to the manufacturer, Kakuzo brings this infusion ready-made to the bottle. The recipe was created in 2017 after experiments in their own bathtub; the name commemorates Okakura Kakuzō, who introduced Japanese tea culture to the West in 1906 with \"The Book of Tea.\" The labels are adorned with kitsune, tengu, koi, and dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Infused Vodka and Organic Dry Gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tea-infused-vodka\"\u003eTea Infused Vodka\u003c\/a\u003e is a five-times-filtered vodka with a tea blend of Sencha, Keemun, and Assam – spicy, slightly malty, with honey and citrus, 40% ABV, and according to the manufacturer, also a pleasure when served warm. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/organic-dry-gin\"\u003eOrganic Dry Gin\u003c\/a\u003e is certified organic and combines juniper, coriander, and lemongrass with Satsuma mandarin, yuzu, grapefruit, and the Kakuzo tea blend, 44% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYuzu Gin Liqueur and Cherry Bitter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yuzu-gin-liqueur\"\u003eYuzu Gin Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e combines gin with yuzu and mandarin – delicate acidity, mild sweetness, light bitter note, 20% ABV, served over ice or as a Yuzu Tonic. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cherry-bitter\"\u003eCherry Bitter\u003c\/a\u003e is a red, vodka-based bitter with cherry, gentian, and grapefruit, 20% ABV – for a Bitter Tonic, Spritz, or Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder Kakuzo online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Leni \u0026amp; Hans, you can get Kakuzo delivered to you in 1–3 days. You can find more gins in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-gin\"\u003eGin\u003c\/a\u003e category and liqueurs in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-likoere\"\u003eLiqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e category. Sale only to persons aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tea-infused-vodka","title":"Tea-Infused Vodka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKakuzo Tea Infused Vodka. Vodka with tea infusion of Sencha, Keemun, and Assam, spicy and slightly malty, 40% ABV, 700 ml – from Berlin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakuzo Tea Infused Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tea-infused vodka from Berlin: quintuple-filtered, multi-distilled vodka in which a tea blend of Sencha from Japan, Keemun from China, and Assam from India has been steeped – spicy, slightly malty, with honey and citrus, 40% ABV, 700 ml. Not a tea liqueur, not an flavored party vodka, not an iced tea with a kick – a reddish-brown vodka that works on ice, in long drinks, and, according to the manufacturer, even served warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Infused Vodka by Kakuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the product the Berlin brand started with; the manufacturer also calls it Earl Grey Vodka. A tea-infused vodka is a vodka in which tea leaves have been steeped. The finished spirit absorbs the color, tannins, and aroma of the tea, similar to water when brewing – only here, alcohol does the work. According to Kakuzo, the dosage and steeping time of the tea, as well as the temperature and alcohol strength of the vodka, determine the result. Bartenders have always prepared such tea infusions themselves, bottle by bottle behind the bar. At Kakuzo, the idea comes pre-bottled, according to the manufacturer. Imagine a Friday evening: a long drink glass full of ice, 5 cl of vodka, topped with bitter lemon, and a grapefruit wedge. The first sip brings citrus, followed by the black tea, which leaves a tart finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpicy, slightly malty, honey and citrus – and the tannins of black tea on the finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vodka tastes pleasantly spicy and slightly malty, with notes of honey and aromatic citrus fruits – this is how Kakuzo describes its tea blend. It contains three varieties: Sencha, a green tea from Japan, plus two black teas: Keemun from China and Assam from India. The malty note characteristic of Assam gives the vodka body; Sencha keeps it fresh. The finish retains what a strongly brewed black tea has: a dry, slightly tart note of tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a vodka that is quintuple-filtered, multi-distilled, and, according to the manufacturer, very smooth – smooth enough to carry the tea instead of masking it. It is vodka, not a liqueur: 40% ABV, and the sweetness is a honey note from the tea, not a layer of sugar. Those who want to experience the same tea blend clear and floral rather than tart should reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/organic-dry-gin\"\u003eOrganic Dry Gin\u003c\/a\u003e: there, the tea is included in the distillation as a botanical, whereas here, it steeps directly in the vodka and releases its color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn ice, as an Earl Grey Lemon with bitter lemon – and even warm, according to the manufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn ice in a tumbler, the vodka shows its tea character most clearly: the cold removes the sharpness of the alcohol, and the black tea remains. It is a spirit with 40% ABV; sales are restricted to persons aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's signature long drink is the Earl Grey Lemon: 5 cl of vodka in a long drink glass filled with ice cubes, topped with 10 cl of bitter lemon, stirred gently, and garnished with a grapefruit wedge. Those who prefer something shorter should shake an Earl Grey Sour: 5 cl of vodka, 2 cl of lime juice, and 1 cl of agave syrup shaken vigorously over ice, then strained into a tumbler filled with ice. And then there is the recommendation that distinguishes this vodka from all others in the home bar: when enjoyed warm, according to Kakuzo, the aroma of the tea unfolds in its full depth – a small glass, gently heated, on an evening in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the Earl Grey Lemon, lightly squeeze the grapefruit wedge over the glass before dropping it in – the oil from the peel brings out the citrus notes of the tea and balances the tannins on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Berlin, developed in a bathtub – how two bar-loving friends brought tea into the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKakuzo is a Berlin brand from Paul and Marc, two friends who explored the city's bar scene back in their school days and have traveled extensively through Asia since. In Berlin bars, they saw how cocktails took on new directions through homemade tea infusions – and wanted to put the result into a bottle. After experiments in their own bathtub, the recipe was finalized in 2017, and the brand has been around since about 2018. The tea vodka was their first product; Yuzu Gin Liqueur, Cherry Bitter, and Organic Dry Gin followed later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name honors the Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzō. In 1906, with \"The Book of Tea,\" he explained Japanese tea culture to the Western world, connecting Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and the art of tea preparation. For Paul and Marc, he is the inspiration and namesake; their claim is \"Formed by Time.\" The tea blend of Sencha, Keemun, and Assam is their own composition. The manufacturer does not specify the distillery or the type of grain used for the vodka; what is confirmed is the tea blend, the filtration, and the Berlin headquarters. The label is adorned with mythical creatures from Far Eastern folklore – the fox spirit Kitsune, the long-nosed Tengu, and a tea-leaf samurai as the brand mascot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the home bar, for tea drinkers with a penchant for bars, and for everyone who feels plain vodka doesn't tell much of a story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea vodka is the bottle for everyone who has previously dismissed vodka as a neutral mixing base. For the home bar, it is the vodka that brings its own story to a long drink; for tea drinkers, it is the bridge from the teapot to the tumbler; and as a gift, it is an idea for people with a penchant for Japan. Its clear sister is the Organic Dry Gin, and the red one is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cherry-bitter\"\u003eCherry Bitter\u003c\/a\u003e based on the same vodka; you can find all four bottles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-kakuzo\"\u003eKakuzo page\u003c\/a\u003e, and other spirits in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-spirituosen\"\u003eSpirits category\u003c\/a\u003e. This vodka is not suitable for those looking for a clear, flavor-neutral vodka that remains invisible in a drink – this one has color, tannins, and tea on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSencha, Keemun, and Assam in quintuple-filtered vodka, spicy and slightly malty, 40% ABV – the Tea Infused Vodka from Kakuzo in Berlin for an Earl Grey Lemon, a glass on ice, or a warm evening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakuzo Spirits","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":57547978735948,"sku":"019KAK0001","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/tea-infused-vodka-freisteller.png?v=1790930886"},{"product_id":"yuzu-gin-liqueur","title":"Yuzu Gin Liqueur","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKakuzo Yuzu Gin Liqueur. Gin liqueur with yuzu and mandarin, delicate acidity, gentle sweetness, 20% ABV, 700 ml – from Berlin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakuzo Yuzu Gin Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gin liqueur from Berlin: gin made from select botanicals, distilled according to the manufacturer in one of the oldest distilleries, combined with yuzu and mandarin – delicate acidity, gentle sweetness, a light bitter note, 20% ABV, 700 ml. Not a dry gin, not an Italian-style lemon liqueur, not syrup with a kick – a sun-yellow liqueur that works over ice and in a tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuzu Gin Liqueur by Kakuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liqueur where gin provides the base and citrus fruit sets the tone. A gin liqueur is created when finished distilled gin is combined with fruit and sweetness – with significantly less alcohol than gin, in this case 20% ABV. The yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit with a flavor profile between grapefruit, mandarin, and lime. The mandarin rounds out what the yuzu makes sharp. Imagine your first warm evening on the balcony: 5 cl of liqueur over ice, topped with tonic, and a grapefruit zest – first acidity, then sweetness, and a hint of bitterness at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelicate acidity, gentle sweetness, a light bitter note – yuzu up front, mandarin rounding it out behind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe liqueur tastes of yuzu first: bright, acidic, with the light bitterness of the peel. Then follows the mandarin with its juicy sweetness, with the gin lying underneath, spicy and understated. Kakuzo describes this interplay as delicate acidity, gentle sweetness, light bitter note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20% ABV, it is a liqueur: sweetness is part of the character, and the botanicals form the foundation rather than the leading role. The manufacturer provides no information on the sugar content. Anyone wanting the juniper to take center stage should reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/organic-dry-gin\"\u003eOrganic Dry Gin\u003c\/a\u003e at 44% ABV – the same citrus profile, just dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYuzu Tonic with grapefruit zest, Yuzu Sour with lemon juice – or neat over ice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver ice, as a drink, or with tonic – that is how Kakuzo recommends the liqueur. It is a liqueur with 20% ABV; sales are restricted to persons aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yuzu Tonic is made as follows: 5 cl of liqueur in a long drink glass over ice, top up with 10 cl of tonic water, stir, add a grapefruit zest. For the Yuzu Sour, shake 6 cl of liqueur with 2 cl of lemon juice over ice and strain into a tumbler over ice – the liqueur provides the sweetness itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place; keep the bottle tightly sealed after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lengthen the Yuzu Sour with a splash of soda if the acidity is too much – the liqueur can handle it, and the grapefruit zest can still go on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Berlin, with an eye to Japan – yuzu and mandarin on a gin from an old distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKakuzo is a Berlin brand from Paul and Marc, two friends with a penchant for their city's bar scene and extensive travel experience in Asia. They started in 2017 with a tea-infused vodka, developed in their own bathtub; the gin liqueur with yuzu was added later. According to their own description, Kakuzo has the gin for it distilled in one of the oldest distilleries – which one remains their secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand name goes back to Okakura Kakuzō, the Japanese scholar who explained his country's tea culture to the West in 1906 with \"The Book of Tea.\" Dragons, koi, and fox spirits from Far Eastern myths populate the labels. The claim is \"Formed by Time\"; in the context of the liqueur, this refers to the patience a yuzu requires until it is ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor summer evenings, for gin and tonic drinkers who prefer something softer, and as a gift with a Japanese connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yuzu Gin Liqueur is the bottle for anyone who finds the classic gin \u0026amp; tonic too harsh and fruit liqueur too sweet. For the balcony, it is the tonic base; for the home bar, the two-ingredient sour; and as a gift, the yellow bottle with a Japanese connection. Its red sister is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cherry-bitter\"\u003eCherry Bitter\u003c\/a\u003e; you can find all four bottles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-kakuzo\"\u003eKakuzo page\u003c\/a\u003e, and other liqueurs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-likoere\"\u003eLiqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e category. The liqueur is not suitable for anyone looking for a dry gin – it has 20% ABV and its own sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYuzu and mandarin on gin, delicate acidity and gentle sweetness, 20% ABV – the gin liqueur from Kakuzo in Berlin for the Yuzu Tonic, the Sour, and a glass over ice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakuzo Spirits","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":57547978768716,"sku":"019KAK0002","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/yuzu-gin-liqueur-freisteller.png?v=1790930896"},{"product_id":"cherry-bitter","title":"Cherry Bitter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKakuzo Cherry Bitter. Vodka-based red bitter with cherry, gentian, and grapefruit, fruity-tart, 20% ABV, 700 ml – from Berlin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakuzo Cherry Bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red bitter from Berlin: cherry, gentian, and grapefruit on carefully filtered, multi-distilled vodka – fruity-tart, warm cherry notes against spicy-wild gentian, 20% ABV, 700 ml. Not a sweet cherry liqueur, not a digestif, not a colored syrup – a deep-red, aperitivo-style bitter for tonic, spritz, and Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Bitter by Kakuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bitter liqueur in the style of Italian aperitivo culture: bitter root, fruit, a touch of sweetness, red color, and a strength that makes it perfect for a spritz or long drink. The bitter component here is gentian, the fruit is cherry, and the tart grapefruit keeps the cherry from being too dessert-like. The base is unusual: Kakuzo uses vodka as the base for its bitter – the same smooth vodka used in their Tea Infused Vodka. Picture a late afternoon in the garden: a glass full of ice, 5 cl of bitter, topped with tonic, and two pickled sour cherries – red as soda, but herb, spicy, and sophisticated on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFruity-tart: warm cherry against spicy-wild gentian, grapefruit providing a tart edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bitter tastes of cherry at first, warm and dark, then the gentian follows: spicy, wild, earthy, and bitter. The grapefruit adds a sharp edge on top. Kakuzo describes the result as fruity-tart, with cherry and gentian in balance and an impulsive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20% ABV, it is a liqueur and contains sugar; the manufacturer does not specify the sugar content. The underlying vodka remains subtle. If you are looking for a sweet cherry liqueur without the bitter root, this is not the right choice – the gentian is the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBitter tonic with pickled sour cherries, bitter spritz with white wine – and the Negroni in red\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn ice, as a Negroni, or as a cocktail base – that is how Kakuzo recommends the bitter. It is a liqueur with 20% ABV; it is only sold to persons aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bitter Tonic: 5 cl of bitter in a long drink glass filled with ice, topped with 10 cl of tonic water, stirred, and garnished with pickled sour cherries. For the Bitter Spritz, pour 4 cl into a wine glass filled with ice, topped with dry white wine and soda to taste, with an orange zest. The Bitter Negroni: 3 cl bitter, 3.5 cl red vermouth, 3 cl gin – perhaps the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/organic-dry-gin\"\u003eOrganic Dry Gin\u003c\/a\u003e from the same brand – stirred with ice until cold, strained over a large ice cube, and garnished with an orange zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place; keep the bottle well sealed after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the sour cherries to the glass along with a spoonful of their juice – the juice bridges the cherry and gentian, while the tonic keeps the bitterness in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Berlin, inspired by the bar scene – a bitter that seeks the balance of Japanese cuisine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKakuzo is a Berlin brand founded by Paul and Marc, two friends who have known their city's bars since their school days and have traveled extensively through Asia. They started in 2017 with a tea-infused vodka, developed in their own bathtub; the red bitter was added later, using the same vodka base. The manufacturer does not specify the distillery at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand name honors Okakura Kakuzō, the Japanese scholar who explained Japanese tea culture to the West in his 1906 work \"The Book of Tea.\" What Kakuzo adopts from him is the concept of balance: Japanese cuisine plays with contrasts – mild and sharp, cold and warm – and seeks the middle ground. In this bitter, the contrasts are cherry and gentian. The mythical creatures on the labels – fox spirit, tengu, dragon, koi – reflect the same focus on the Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor aperitivo evenings, for Negroni fans who prefer something fruitier, and as a red bottle for the home bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Bitter is the bottle for anyone who loves a red spritz and wants cherry instead of orange in their glass for a change. It is the perfect tonic base for the garden, a building block for the Negroni in your home bar, and a great gift for hosts who prefer an aperitif over a digestif. Its yellow sibling is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yuzu-gin-liqueur\"\u003eYuzu Gin Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e; you can find all four on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-kakuzo\"\u003eKakuzo page\u003c\/a\u003e and other liqueurs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-likoere\"\u003eLiqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e category. This bitter is not suitable for those looking for a sweet cherry liqueur for dessert – for that, the gentian is too prominent and the grapefruit too tart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCherry, gentian, and grapefruit on smooth vodka, fruity-tart, 20% ABV – the red bitter from Kakuzo in Berlin for the perfect bitter tonic, spritz, and Negroni with cherry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakuzo Spirits","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":57547978801484,"sku":"019KAK0003","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/cherry-bitter-freisteller.png?v=1790930907"},{"product_id":"organic-dry-gin","title":"Organic Dry Gin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKakuzo Organic Dry Gin. Organic Dry Gin with juniper, yuzu, satsuma mandarin, and the Kakuzo tea blend, 44% ABV, 700 ml – from Berlin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakuzo Organic Dry Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organically certified dry gin from Berlin: juniper, coriander, and lemongrass, plus satsuma mandarin, yuzu, and grapefruit, along with the Kakuzo tea blend as a floral botanical, distilled in a traditional distillery according to a proprietary recipe, 44% ABV, 700 ml. Not a pure juniper spirit, not a citrus soda gin, not a tea-colored gin – a clear, dry gin where Japanese citrus fruits and tea accompany the juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Dry Gin by Kakuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the latest of the four Kakuzo products and the only one with organic certification. A gin is a juniper spirit: alcohol is distilled with juniper berries and other botanicals, and the juniper must set the tone for the flavor. \"Dry\" means that the gin remains dry after distillation – practically no sweetness is added. Kakuzo names seven botanicals: juniper, coriander, and lemongrass as a spicy backbone; satsuma mandarin, yuzu, and grapefruit for the citrus side; and the house tea blend of Sencha, Keemun, and Assam, which contributes floral notes here. The gin's motto is included in Japanese: \"A smile is worth a hundred words.\" Saturday evening, the tonic is cold, 5 cl of gin over plenty of ice, a grapefruit wedge – and with the first sip, first yuzu and mandarin, then the juniper that holds everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYuzu, satsuma mandarin, and grapefruit at the forefront, juniper and coriander as the backbone, tea as a floral trace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gin tastes of citrus first: satsuma mandarin, the small, sweet mandarin from Japan; plus yuzu with its aroma between grapefruit, mandarin, and lime; and the tart grapefruit itself. Behind that works what defines a dry gin – resinous juniper, spicy coriander, and fresh lemongrass. According to the manufacturer, the floral notes of the tea blend lie on top; Kakuzo calls the gin perfectly balanced. With 44% ABV, it has enough strength to stand up in tonic while remaining dry through to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gin is organically certified and bears the EU organic logo with the origin label EU\/non-EU agriculture – the only one of the four Kakuzo spirits to do so. Those who prefer to experience the tea blend in its tart, dark form should reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tea-infused-vodka\"\u003eTea Infused Vodka\u003c\/a\u003e: there, the tea steeps directly in the vodka, turning it reddish-brown; in the gin, it goes through the still as a botanical, leaving behind fragrance rather than color. Anyone looking for a gin where only juniper and coriander speak will find more citrus here than they are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGin \u0026amp; Tonic with a grapefruit wedge, Kakuzo Buck with ginger beer – and the Yuzu Collins with the liqueur from the same house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gin \u0026amp; Tonic is the drink Kakuzo suggests first: 5 cl of gin in a long drink glass over ice, top with tonic water, stir gently, add a grapefruit wedge – the grapefruit brings out the citrus side of the gin. It is a spirit with 44% ABV; sale is permitted only to persons aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kakuzo Buck is the spicy version: 5 cl of gin and 1 cl of lemon juice in a long drink glass over ice, top with 15 cl of ginger beer, stir, and add a lemon twist. For the Kakuzo Gimlet, shake 6 cl of gin with 2 cl of lime cordial vigorously over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. And the Yuzu Collins combines both Kakuzo gins: 3 cl Dry Gin, 3 cl \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yuzu-gin-liqueur\"\u003eYuzu Gin Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e, 2 cl lemon juice, and 1.5 cl simple syrup in a long drink glass over ice, top with 8 to 10 cl soda water, and a lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the Gin \u0026amp; Tonic, use a dry, restrained tonic and squeeze the grapefruit wedge over the glass before dropping it in – this leaves room for the yuzu and mandarin, and the tea in the background remains perceptible even in a full glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConceived as German-Japanese, distilled in a traditional distillery – and the tea comes from the vodka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKakuzo is a Berlin brand from Paul and Marc, two friends who have known the city's bar scene since their school days and have traveled extensively throughout Asia. They started in 2017 with a recipe for a tea-infused vodka, developed in their own bathtub; the brand has existed since about 2018, and the gin was added later as the newest product. Kakuzo describes the idea for the gin as a fusion of German and Japanese culture: German distillation art for juniper and coriander, Japanese citrus fruits and tea for the character. It is distilled in a traditional distillery according to the pair's own recipe; the manufacturer does not disclose the name of the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea blend is the link to the rest of the brand. Paul and Marc composed Sencha from Japan, Keemun from China, and Assam from India for their vodka; in the gin, the same blend goes into the distillation as a botanical. The brand name honors the Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzō, who explained Japanese tea culture to the Western world in his 1906 work \"The Book of Tea.\" What Kakuzo takes from this is the idea of balance: Japanese cuisine plays with contrasts – cold and warm, mild and sharp – and seeks the center. With the gin, the contrasts are juniper and citrus, German distillation art and Japanese satsuma. The brand's claim is \"Formed by Time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Gin \u0026amp; Tonic evenings with a penchant for citrus, for the home bar, and as an organic gin for gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Organic Dry Gin is the bottle for anyone who prefers citrus over lavender in their Gin \u0026amp; Tonic. For the home bar, it is a dry gin with its own signature that holds its own in a Negroni, Buck, or Gimlet; for organic shoppers, it is the only Kakuzo with a certificate; and as a gift, it is a bottle for people with a penchant for Japan. Its softer sister is the Yuzu Gin Liqueur with 20% ABV, and its red counterpart for a Negroni is the Cherry Bitter; you can find all four bottles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-kakuzo\"\u003eKakuzo page\u003c\/a\u003e, and other juniper spirits in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-gin\"\u003eGin\u003c\/a\u003e category. This gin is not suitable for those looking for a classic, strictly juniper-forward gin – here, yuzu, mandarin, and tea have a say, and with 44% ABV, it is a gin for drinks that can handle strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuniper, yuzu, satsuma mandarin, and the Kakuzo tea blend, organically certified, 44% ABV – the Organic Dry Gin by Kakuzo from Berlin for the Gin \u0026amp; Tonic with grapefruit, the Buck, and the home bar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakuzo Spirits","offers":[{"title":"700 ml","offer_id":57548135334220,"sku":"019KAK0004","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/organic-dry-gin-freisteller.png?v=1790930917"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/collections\/collection-hersteller-kakuzo.jpg?v=1790932841","url":"https:\/\/leniundhans.at\/en\/collections\/kakuzo.oembed","provider":"Leni \u0026 Hans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}