Kyoto teahouse’s specialty green tea menu welcomes summer with matcha desserts and drinks
Perhaps summer so far in Japan hasn’t worked out exactly how you wanted. But there’s nothing like shaved ice to get you instantly in the…
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Become a matcha tiramisu connoisseur with Japanese green tea dessert tasting set from Kyoto
From doughnuts to bubble tea, green tea sweet treats are all the rage at the moment. But if you want to elevate your green tea…
Top cafes where you can enjoy the finest Matcha drinks and desserts in Tokyo
Matcha has become very popular among all generations and its culture has been booming outside of Japan, too, gaining fans all over the world. For…
Cats and culture come together in new Japanese green tea bag designs
Cat lovers now have an extra reason to enjoy their tea breaks. A Japanese tea manufacturing company recently released Japan Cat Cafe, a brand of…
Non-Alcoholic UJICHA STYLES Matcha Beer Mixer Makes its Debut in Kyoto
“Everyone can enjoy the taste of Matcha beer with all new non-alcoholic UJICHA STYLES Matcha Beer Base.” The new alcohol free Uji Matcha Beer Base…
Starbucks Japan Unveils New Region Exclusive Kyoto and Hyogo Super Matcha And Chocolate Frappuccinos
While Starbucks Japan has become somewhat synonymous with their seasonal and holiday themed Frappuccinos, such as the recently released Halloween Red Masquerade and Christmas Cake…
Eggs ‘n Things Japan Serves Up Rich Uji Matcha Whipped Cream and Red Bean Pancakes
Uji matcha, high quality green tea from Kyoto’s famous matcha producing region, is regarded by many as the best green tea in Japan. Its deep…
Ehime Prefecture Shop’s Matcha Cream Mochi Cake Has Fans Lining Up From All Over Japan
If you love matcha and you happen to have travel plans in any of the four prefectures of Shikoku Island, you may want to make…
Savor The Depths Of Nori Seaweed With Yamamotoyama’s New Nori-Ju Lunch Set
Yakinori Roasted Nori Seaweed from Yamamotoyama Buoyed by the global popularity of sushi, dark green sheets of nori 海苔, are no longer an uncommon sight…
World’s First Matcha Latte Art Competition To Be Held In Tokyo
A fusion of traditional Japan and western coffee culture Following the global trend, baristas and other artists who can produce visual magic on a cup…
U.S Burger Chain Shake Shack Opening in Kyoto with New Exclusive Matcha Treats
It isn’t that long ago that beloved U.S. burger chain Shake Shack made its Japan debut, and its already become a firm favourite. They haven’t…
Haagen-Dazs Matcha Salon Green Tea Ice Cream Specialists Opening in Tokyo for Limited Time Only
Haagen-Dazs ice cream is a household name in Japan, offering a host of seasonal and limited time only flavours, all in convenient one person cups…
Be Tempted By 88,200 Parfait Possibilities With Tsujiri Tea Salon’s Order-Made Parfait
Matcha or hojicha based parfaits combining tea flavors with ice cream, sometimes fruits and traditional confectionery elements seem to be available everywhere you turn in…
World’s Most Intense Matcha Ice Cream Makers Turn Their Rich Expertise to Green Tea Chocolate
Nanaya, a favourite ice cream shop of Tokyoites, claims to have the richest green tea gelato in the world. Source: (C) Grape Japan Originally based…
Lindt Japan Combines Matcha Green Tea with Luxurious Hot Chocolate for Special Christmas Drink
Matcha fans are absolutely spoilt in Japan. The country can’t get enough of the bitter green tea flavour and there’s a constant influx of matcha…