For a limited time, one of Japan’s most popular snacks will be available in special Japanese flavors and featuring Tokyo landmarks etched in chocolate!
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The numbers don’t lie as we taste test the new dessert drink exclusive to just one prefecture in Japan.
Exclusive “Wa Selection” range pays homage to some of Japan’s most beloved traditional flavours.
The regional-exclusive drinks pay homage to a local tea master who was forced to commit seppuku by order of a samurai lord.
After taking aim at one aspect of Japanese sweets culture earlier this year, the company is now embracing another.
This classic confection makes for a great creamy treat with traditional aesthetics, and it’s coming soon to a 7-Eleven near you!
Starbucks amps up both the Japanese and American elements, and makes us fall in love with green tea Frappuccinos all over again.
The next new trend for gourmets is green tea pastes, in four differently coloured tea varieties.
The popular ice cream chain recently introduced two new limited-time matcha flavor variations to celebrate the advent of spring.
Colorful spring creations from Kyoto green tea confectioner are not only sweet to taste but a delight to behold!
Meg decides to get back to basics by using the natural cooling power of snow to create a delicious matcha dessert.
Premium Japanese rice wine and high-quality powdered green tea make for a truffle that’s bursting with traditional flavours.
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