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Matcha sweets feature

[2022] 13 Recommended Matcha Sweets in Kyoto

Tea" is familiar to us in every situation, such as when we eat or just want to take a break. In this issue, we will introduce matcha sweets unique to Kyoto. There are many variations, including Japanese sweets, parfaits, ice cream, and jelly, so you may have a hard time deciding which one to try. Let these matcha sweets introduce you to the profound charms of tea.

11. Jelly from [Nakamura Tokichi Honten] that makes use of the pure sweetness of Uji tea / Uji

A long-established tea merchant in Uji with a history of over 160 years. The sweets made by making use of the good taste of the tea leaves that have been cultivated are popular. The elegant raw tea jelly, which contains the taste of freshly ground matcha, is like the tea you drink every day. Enjoy the chewy texture of the jelly and the refreshing scent of matcha.

Nakamura Tokichi Honten's Zerii

Jelly, rich matcha ice cream, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and adzuki beans in a bamboo bowl for 1,180 yen. Take-out products are also available for souvenirs.

Nakamura Tokichi Main Store

  • Nakamura Tokyo
  • 10, Uji, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 1 minute walk from JR Nara Line "Uji Station"
  • Tel.0774-22-7800

12. [Kyuemon Ito Main Store/Teahouse] Limited to take-out! Freshly made deliciousness / Uji

A tea shop founded in the late Edo period. In addition to Uji tea, there are always about 100 types of matcha sweets that change with the season in the product sales corner! Uji matcha fresh dorayaki, which is made by sandwiching carefully cooked white bean paste with rich matcha in a fluffy dough, is a rare item that can only be obtained at the main store.

伊藤久右衛門本店・茶房 栗抹茶生どらやき

Freshly made matcha green tea dorayaki with chestnuts 285 yen (takeout only). Limited to the head office, sold only on Saturdays and Sundays. Chestnuts are available from September to November.

Ito Kyuemon Main Store / Teahouse

  • Ito Kyuemon Honten Sabou
  • 19-3 Aramaki, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 5 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Station
  • Tel.0774-23-3955

13. Only available in autumn! [Matcha parfait at Tsuji Rihei Saryo / Uji

This tea house, owned by the long-established tea shop Rihei Tsuji Honten in Uji, has inherited the vision of its founder, who established the business in 1860, and offers "the charm of real Uji tea" with its dark and light teas and sweets made with mild matcha green tea. The tea-inspired parfait with glossy tea vinegar jelly can be served with an optional thick tea sauce for an even richer matcha taste.

Matcha Parfait at Tsuji Rihei Honten Saryo

The seasonal Uji green tea parfait "Uji Honore" is 1,760 yen. This parfait is truly tea-inspired, with a glossy jellied tea vinegar extracted from red tea, matcha chocolate ranch, matcha agar, matcha chiffon, and more.

Tsujirihei Main Store Tea House

  • Tsujirihehonten Saryo
  • 41 Ujiwakamori, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 5 minute walk from JR Uji Station
  • Tel.0774-29-9021
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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