hojicha
The famous Kyoto confectionary shop and popular donut chain bring us houjicha-flavored collabs for the first time ever.
Can this Frappuccino capture the flavour of a region famous for deer and the giant Buddha?
The coffeehouse shows it knows a thing or two (or five) about teas too with its newest roasted green tea dessert drinks.
“Wacha” doughnuts combine Japanese tea flavors with classic doughnut sweetness for delectable-looking results!
Sweets lovers will have another mouth-watering creation from Häagen-Dazs Japan to tempt them this summer, this time in a Japanese roasted green tea flavor!
Starbucks Japan has unveiled another unique beverage — this time a roasted green tea-based Frappuccino that shines golden!
The next new trend for gourmets is green tea pastes, in four differently coloured tea varieties.
After the incredible success of the green tea Frappuccino, Meg tries out the new tea flavor exclusive to Japan.
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