If you are looking for a unique, elegant dessert that combines rich buttery texture with a delicate tea flavor, Matcha Pound Cake (抹茶パウンドケーキ) is a must-try. This vibrant green tea cake has become increasingly popular in the U.S., thanks to the rise of matcha in drinks and desserts. With its moist crumb, subtle bitterness, and…
Matcha Pudding (抹茶プリン) is soft custard pudding flavored with Matcha powder. Pudding is not very Japanese, but just by adding Matcha flavor, it becomes a great ending for a Japanese meal.
Kakigori (かき氷) is Japanese shaved ice with flavored syrup. It is very popular during the hot and humid summer in Japan, and there are a lot of pop up Kakigori stores appearing in the season. Although you can get shaved ice here too, usually as a snow cone in the US, Kakigori is very different from…
Iced Matcha Latte is a cold milk drink with Matcha green tea powder and sweetener. It’s not really a latte since there is no espresso in it. But, it has became very popular since a big coffee shop chain put it on their menu.
Matcha green tea-flavored desserts are now popular worldwide, and matcha ice cream seems to be just as beloved in the U.S. as it is in Japan. Since matcha pairs well with dairy, it’s a naturally delicious choice for ice cream. In fact, matcha ice cream has become a well-known Japanese dessert in the U.S., extending…