The new year begins with comforting warmth, invigorating moments, and a touch of culinary creativity. When the winter wind blows outside and everyday life picks up speed again, it's time for small rituals that nourish body and soul.
With robust broths, special noodle varieties, and creative toppings, you can create a bowl full of flavor, health, and enjoyment – easily made at home. In this article, you'll learn why ramen isn't just a trend, but true well-being in a bowl. Get to know the diverse broths from J.Kinski, discover classic organic teas from Indonesia, and find inspiration for your own bowl creations.
What you can expect in this article
- The world of J. Kinski broths: Healthy, versatile, delicious
- Why bone broth? Production, effects & background
- Noodles, toppings & sauces – the basis of your perfect ramen bowl
- Recipes for creative ramen bowls
- About J.Kinski – The manufacturer with a stance
- Our DIY ramen enjoyment boxes for home
- Organic teas from East Java & Co.
- Conclusion: Your ramen moment to start the year
The world of J. Kinski broths – healthy, versatile, delicious
Broth isn't just seasoned water – it's liquid soul food. At J.Kinski, broth is understood as a craft: bones, vegetables, seaweed, and spices simmer for up to 48 hours at a gentle 80°C – for depth, strength, and a rich nutrient density.
Whether classic with beef, soothing with chicken, creamy with pork Tonkotsu style, or purely plant-based as Dashi Umami broth – J.Kinski offers broths for every preference:
- Organic beef bone broth – rich, nutrient-dense, cooked for 48 hours
- Organic Chicken Bone Broth – mild, immune-boosting, full of collagen
- Organic Pork Tonkotsu – Japanese-creamy, smooth, aromatic
- Organic Dashi Umami – vegan, with shiitake and wakame, full of umami
- Organic Phở – traditional Vietnamese, clear and spicy with lime
👉 Discover broths now & find your ramen base
Why bone broth? Preparation, effects & more
Bone broth – also known as "bone stock" – is a true superfood. Long simmering process releases collagen, amino acids (such as glycine and proline), and minerals into the broth. The result is not only an intense flavor but also a veritable nutritional powerhouse.
Popular advantages:
- Support for skin, joints & connective tissue
- Beneficial for the gut and the immune system
- Warming, filling & naturally low in fiber
J.Kinski's broths contain no additives whatsoever – only ingredients you would use yourself.
Broth is more than just seasoned water – it's the essence of flavor and the heart of every true ramen bowl. A sip of it is like an inner embrace: invigorating, soothing, and comforting – whether you enjoy it on its own or use it creatively in other dishes.
Noodles, toppings & sauces – the basis of your perfect ramen bowl
Noodles, toppings, and sauces are the creative heart of your ramen bowl. They transform a comforting broth into a culinary experience – individual, aromatic, and full of texture. Whether you prefer it spicy, creamy, or crunchy, the variety of combinations makes your bowl so special. Discover how you can create your own personal taste sensation with carefully selected ingredients.
At Great Taste you'll find everything you need for your DIY ramen experience:
Organic pasta:
- Organic ramen noodles – classic and authentic
- Organic udon noodles – soft, wide, perfect for creamy broths
- Organic soba noodles – with buckwheat, light & aromatic
- Organic rice noodles – ideal for pho, gluten-free & mild
👉 Discover the variety of pasta now & find the perfect base for your bowl
Toppings & Spices:
- Spicy Chili Crunch – vegan, with a Szechuan & peanut kick
- Umami Royal – Miso, seaweed & shiitake for depth
- Gomasio Supreme – sesame, seaweed & shiitake for crunch
- Shichimi Togarashi – 7 spices for Japanese spiciness
👉 Discover spices & toppings now and give your bowl that special something
Sauces (Tare):
- Lemon Shoyu Tare – fresh soy sauce with lemon zest
- Black Garlic Tare – dark umami depth with fermented garlic
- Peanut Soya Rayu – spicy-nutty oil blend
- Fish Sauce Royal – fermented, salty, deeply aromatic
👉 Check out our tare sauces – for depth, freshness & umami in your ramen creation
💡 Good to know: This is how your ramen bowl is made
A harmonious bowl consists of several layers:
1. Broth - as a base
2. Noodles - (Ramen, Udon or Soba)
3. Toppings & Vegetables - (such as pak choi, shiitake mushrooms, soft-boiled egg)
4. Spices & Sauces (Lemon Shoyu Tare or Chili Crunch).
This allows you to easily build your personal ramen experience – spoonful by spoonful.
Simple and quick ramen recipes to cook at home
🍲 Vegan dashi bowl with soba & umami topping
Ingredients:
- Dashi Umami Broth
- Organic Soba Noodles
- Shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, spring onions
- Umami Royal, Gomasio, Lemon Shoyu Tare
Preparation:
- Heat the broth, cook the soba noodles separately.
- Let the vegetables steep in the broth.
- Stir in the tartar and spices, then add the noodles.
- Top with Gomasio & Umami Royal.
🍜 Pho Bowl with beef, rice noodles & chili crunch
Ingredients:
- Organic Pho Broth (Beef & Chicken)
- Rice noodles
- thinly sliced beef
- Fish sauce, coriander, lime
- Spicy Chili Crunch, Shichimi Togarashi
Preparation:
- Bring the broth to a boil, pre-cook the noodles.
- Let the beef simmer briefly in the broth.
- Serve with fresh herbs, lime juice & chili crunch.
💡 Tip: You can freely vary the toppings – with eggs, bamboo shoots, tofu or fried chicken, every bowl becomes unique!
About J.Kinski – Handmade, organic & award-winning
What began as cooking evenings in a Berlin laundromat has become a multi-award-winning organic food manufacturer. Behind J.Kinski are Yvi and Jörg – two idealists with taste and conviction.
Today, the family business in Thuringia produces handmade organic products with a clear stance: regional, social and uncompromisingly honest.
- 🌿 Artisan organic broths, sauces & spices
- 🐮 From nose to tail: Whole animals, processed respectfully
- ♻️ Sustainably produced, climate-friendly shipping
- 🌱 Award: Best Organic Company in Europe (EU Organic Award 2022)
- ❤️ Cooperation with Lebenshilfe Gera for social responsibility
More than organic: J.Kinski lives transparency, taste & tradition.
Our DIY Ramen Gourmet Boxes – combine creatively & enjoy
Our new DIY ramen boxes bring the complete package to your door – perfect as a gift or a moment of self-care. Lovingly curated with everything you need – including an inspiring recipe card for your first bowl.
Gourmet Ramen Box “Chicken”
With organic chicken broth, ramen noodles, lemon shoyu tare, gomasio, umami royal & shichimi togarashi – ideal for 2 servings.
👉 Go to the Chicken Ramen Box now
Gourmet Box Ramen “Veggie”
With vegan Dashi Umami broth, Soba noodles, Lemon Tare, Gomasio, Umami Royal & Shichimi Togarashi – purely plant-based & full of Umami.
👉 Get your Veggie Ramen Box now
Organic teas from East Java & Co. – The perfect accompaniment
What goes better with a bowl than a good cup of tea? The hand-picked organic teas from East Java & Co. come from the volcanic slopes of Mount Halimun – and bring a piece of Indonesian tea culture to your table with every cup.
As the steam rises and you cup your hands around the mug, a moment of tranquility begins – soft, floral, grounding. Your silent companion to bowl bliss.
- 🌿 Green tea – Fresh, clear & from single estate cultivation
- 🌼 White tea – Delicate & floral, from young buds
- 🍂Oolong – Full-bodied & balanced, with a flavor profile between green and black tea
All teas are:
- Certified organic (EU, USDA, JAS)
- Sustainably produced & fairly traded
- Aromatic, authentic loose leaves & full of character in a unique design
The mineral-rich soils of Mount Halimun give the tea a special depth – a rarity with soul.
👉 Discover our teas now & end your ramen meal in style
Conclusion: Soul food, that's what stays.
We'll kick off the new year with a delicious bowl bursting with umami, nourishing broth, and creative ingredients. Whether vegan or classic, plain or with toppings – because ramen is more than just a meal – it's an experience.
With J.Kinski products and our recipe ideas, you can bring authentic flavor, healthy ingredients, and creative variety to your kitchen. Get inspired – and create your very own feel-good bowl!
