Summer means it's matcha dessert season! This year, you'll find a delightful range of matcha treats everywhere, but we've spotlighted the newest and must-try matcha desserts from Japan's top convenience stores. Offering high-quality products at affordable prices, these stores are in fierce competition to win your taste buds. Let's check out the offerings from 7-Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven has rolled out region-specific matcha desserts this year. Depending on the location, you can savor different delights.
1. Matcha Parfait Topped with Tamba Dainagon Azuki Red Bean Paste and Shiratama (丹波大納言小豆使用 抹茶パフェ 白玉入り), Price: 322 yen
This parfait features a delightful trio of layers: matcha mousse, vanilla mousse, and matcha jelly. To elevate the experience, it is topped with premium Tamba Dainagon red bean paste, renowned for its rich flavor and smooth texture, as well as soft, chewy glutinous shiratama (rice dumplings).
2. Sayamacha An no Kushi Dango (狭山茶あんの串だんご), Price: 149 yen
Dango, a chewy glutinous rice dumpling, is a quintessential Japanese snack typically enjoyed with a sweet soy sauce-based sauce. Embracing the matcha dessert season, dango has undergone a transformation. Now, it's topped with green tea flavored bean paste, offering a unique twist on its traditional flavor profile.
3. Kin no Ice Waffle Cone Uji Matcha (金のアイスワッフルコーン手摘み宇治抹茶), Price: 408 yen
Originally a 7-Eleven creation, Kin no Ice (金のアイス) stands out as a luxury dessert meticulously crafted from premium ingredients. While its price tag might give you pause, it's definitely worth sampling! Originally available in vanilla, this season introduces a delightful matcha flavor option.
Family Mart
Family Mart has embraced a theme of "strong" matcha for their new products this year.
1. Uji Matcha Chocolate Tart (宇治抹茶のショコラタルト), Price: 238 yen
There's no Western dessert that doesn't pair beautifully with green tea. In this creation, matcha from Uji, which is renowned for its tea, and chocolate harmoniously unite. A crisp tart is filled with red bean paste, matcha whipped cream, and topped off with a drizzle of matcha chocolate.
2. Uji Matcha Shaved Ice with Condensed Milk (練乳入り宇治金時), Price: 170 yen
You can indulge in the beloved summer treat of matcha shaved ice at an affordable price. Served in a cup, this shaved ice is packed with the robust bitterness of green tea, Hokkaido red bean paste, and sweet condensed milk, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.
3. Matcha Whipped Cream and Sweet Adzuki Bean Paste Sandwich (抹茶ホイップと小倉あんのサンド), Price: 338 yen
Sandwiches featuring white bread and sweet fillings are a staple in Japan, with fruit and cream sandwiches being particularly popular. In this matcha season twist, they've added matcha whipped cream and red bean paste. It makes for a satisfying snack when you're feeling a bit peckish.
Lawson
Lawson has partnered with traditional tea brands to bring you a variety of matcha products.
1. Matcha Latte (抹茶ラテ), Price: 218 yen
Indulge in everyone's favorite matcha latte, conveniently available at Lawson stores. Perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day while out and about.
2. Rich Matcha Roll Cake (濃いお抹茶ロールケーキ), Price: 268 yen
Lawson's renowned roll cake, known for its soft texture and creamy filling, now comes in a delightful matcha flavor! Filled with green tea cream, this version also features a layer of matcha sauce in the middle, offering a richer and more diverse taste experience.
3. Matcha Croissant Roll (お抹茶クロワッサンロール), Price: 192 yen
The croissant dough is shaped into a roll and baked, with delicious matcha cream piped inside and a coating of matcha chocolate outside. Layers of tastiness meld within the flaky croissant dough. Enjoy it at room temperature, or for an extra dimension, chill it in the refrigerator before eating.
These are just a few of the many matcha desserts available this season. Japanese convenience stores excel in creating seasonal delights, with a special emphasis on matcha, a flavor that truly represents Japan. So, while you're out and about, don't forget to drop by a convenience store and treat yourself to a refreshing matcha dessert!
Note: Photo sources: Official websites of 7-Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson.
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