'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
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In Japan, ice cubes are sold for 2 euros per kilo. But why are they considered to be high-end? Created thanks to ultra-precise work, they are very popular with luxury bars around the world. (Conso and trends).
'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
The men work for Kuramoto Ice, a century-old company in Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast and one of dozens of Japanese firms producing ultra-clear, premium ice. This luxury product, believed by those in the industry to melt more slowly than regular blocks, is a staple of Japan's cocktail culture. But its popularity is also spilling over to bars abroad, from the United States to Australia, who pay as much as 200 yen ($1.25) per cube. Kuramoto I…
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