Ice column

Shaved ice desserts are enjoyed in many parts of the world, and they come in different names, shapes and tastes. This month we would like to share with you some of our favorite recipes that anyone can easily follow to make exotic icy treats at home!  Sno-ball (USA)  Ingredients:  Ice cream of your choice Juice of your choice Chusei Ice (Cracked)  Directions:  Put Chusei Ice in a blender or ice shaver and make snow-like shaved ice. Fill serving bowl half way with the shaved ice, pour enough juice to just cover the ice. Add a 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream into […]

As a restaurant or bar owner, just like any other businesses, it’s only natural that you want the best for your customers, and you appreciate the fresh ingredients that are delivered to your kitchen by your trusted suppliers every morning. However, some may wonder if it really makes any significant differences where one gets its ice from?  There are plenty of ice manufacturers out there around the world, but only very few companies can pride themselves on owning an ice brand like MISATO HYOUSHITSU (Misato Icehouse in Japanese) from the Japanese ice supplier Chusei Ice.  Situated in Mie prefecture, an area that is blessed with one of the highest rainfalls in Japan, the company obtains its water, the most essential ingredient to […]

As the sweltering summer heat is finally coming to an end and the crisp fall air is around the corner, we have put together a list of fabulous recipes for autumn drinks that will be exciting new additions to the menu of your eating and drinking establishment. With these perfect autumn beverage recipes (and our taste-elevating ice cubes　too!), you can rest assured that your customers will be enjoying […]

In this month’s forum, we will be talking about the many forms of coffee-based drinks that people all over the world enjoy. This may seem a little out of topic for our product which is ice, but what is iced coffee without the ice? Iced coffee has grown popular especially during summer, or in countries […]

Ice is generally a commodity that a lot of people disregard because of its simplicity and availability. It is something that is seen in daily living, which is why most people do not give it as much attention. However, the modern world has given this commodity a brand-new image especially in the field of art. […]

One may not be an alcohol fan, but nobody can deny that liquors bind people not only during ‘happy times’ but often, sad times as well. Some spirits have reached worldwide fame due to their taste, popular culture, or rich history, while some remain a local pride. No matter what status your national liquor got, […]

Brief American Liquor History Beverage alcohol consumption in the United States can be traced back in the early settlements in Jamestown and Plymouth. Beer was the most common kind of alcoholic beverage that Americans consumed, and England is their largest source. Ale and spirits were imported to the United States at this time, but natives […]

Did you know that Ice comes in different shapes and sizes depending on the purpose? A well-trained bartender/mixologist knows that Ice is an essential part of the drink and it can make a huge difference in the overall flavor, temperature, and aesthetic. Almost all cocktails require ice. The most common ‘’ice’’ we all know is […]