Lemon Honey Pomelo Tea is a ten-episode drama series that aired in Japan in 2018, adapted from the novel Yuzuko Hanyu_ by Naoko Ogiue. The drama tells the story of several young girls who begin with a chance meeting and slowly grow closer to each other as they become friends with each other because of their **** same love for food.
The main character of the drama is a 19-year-old girl named Yuzuko Yoshino, who has a heart-thumping energy and confidence, as well as an obsession and love for food. While shopping, she meets a girl her own age, Odagiri Natsu, and the two become friends as they share their tips on food preparation. In addition, the drama also features a diverse cast of characters, such as Naoko Yagami, a college student who loves coffee; Hanako Sakai, who opens a coffee shop on her own; the fun-loving Bibi; Takaoka, a loser who has trouble finding employment; and Mana Miura, a woman who searches for her true love, all of whom have different stories and encounters.
Through the stories of this group of young girls, the drama explores themes of self-awareness, growth and friendship. One of the features of the drama is the food that connects everyone, and Yuzu's favorite is the "lemon honey pomelo tea", which soothes her when she's tired, just by drinking a sip.
All in all, "Lemon Honey Pomelo Tea" is a youthful drama based on food culture, which gives you a glimpse into the friendship, growth and perseverance of young girls. If you like light-hearted and cute Japanese dramas, check out this one, and maybe you'll be y touched by Yuzu and her friends too.