Ramune facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Various |
| Distributor | Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd., Sangaria U.S.A., Inc. |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Introduced | 1884 |
| Color | Clear |
| Flavor | |
Ramune (ラムネ) is a popular Japanese soft drink. It is famous for its fizzy taste and its special glass bottle, which is sealed with a marble. The name ramune comes from the English word "lemonade".
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What is Ramune?
Ramune is a type of carbonated soft drink, which means it's bubbly. It was first made in the city of Kobe, Japan, way back in 1884. A pharmacist from Scotland named Alexander Cameron Sim created it as a fizzy lemonade.
Today, Ramune is a fun symbol of summer in Japan. You can often find it being sold at summer parties and festivals. The drink is very popular with kids and teens. Because of this, there have been special Ramune bottles designed with famous characters like Hello Kitty.
The Famous Marble Bottle
What makes Ramune really special is its bottle, called a Codd-neck bottle. Instead of a normal cap, the bottle is sealed with a small glass marble. The pressure from the fizzy drink holds the marble tightly in place.
To open the bottle, you use a plastic plunger that comes with the drink. You push down hard on the marble until it pops into a special chamber inside the bottle's neck. The marble then rattles around in the bottle as you drink!
Is Ramune a Brand Name?
Ramune is not a single brand. Many different companies in Japan make it. The word "ramune" is used for any fizzy drink sold in a Codd-neck bottle.
In Japan, there is another drink called "cider," which is a lemon-lime soda. The original Ramune flavor is very similar to this. The main difference is the bottle. If it's in a marble bottle, it's called Ramune. If it's in a regular can or bottle, it's just called cider or a soft drink.
What Flavors Does Ramune Have?
While the original flavor is lemon-lime, Ramune comes in a huge variety of fun and tasty flavors. Some of the most popular ones include:
- Strawberry
- Melon
- Orange
- Peach
- Lychee
- Blueberry
- Grape
- Bubble Gum
There are even more unique flavors like matcha (green tea), yuzu (a citrus fruit), and cola.
See also
In Spanish: Ramune para niños
