Kumquat Lemon Butter-Cream Cheese Bagel

Premium Flour + Japanese-Style Milling + Natural Yeast Fermentation: A "Fine-Grained, Chewy" Bagel Foundation
We start with carefully selected premium flour, using a Japanese-style milling approach and naturally leavened fermentation to develop a clean wheat aroma and a well-structured, satisfyingly chewy crumb—firm yet tender, resilient without being dry or heavy.
Calamansi Puree + Diced Lemon: A "Double-Citrus Layer" That Wakes Up the Palate
The calamansi puree brings a bright, transparent citrus tang that instantly energizes the palate, while the diced lemon adds its subtle peel bitterness and crisp fruit texture—taking the flavor beyond simple "sweet and sour" into a layered citrus depth that's fresh, lively, and pleasantly clean at the finish.
Anchor Cream Cheese + Dairy Butter: Creaminess That "Elevates the Citrus Without Dimming It"
Rich, silky Anchor cream cheese anchors the filling, with the warm aroma of pure dairy butter adding a fuller, more fragrant richness. Together, they lightly envelop the citrus fruit—lifting the acidity to feel brighter and more defined, while keeping the sweetness elegantly restrained. The result: refreshing but not sharp, indulgent yet never cloying.