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Nutritional Values
150kcal
5gProtein
30gCarbs
—Fat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Matcha Green Tea Sweets
How to order / say it
Say it
抹茶和菓子 — [mah-chah wah-gah-shee]
Order
I'd like the matcha green tea sweets, please.
Locally
Matcha wagashi wo kudasai.
Say locally
Traditional sweets made with matcha, typically served with tea.
Why try it?
Matcha wagashi captures Kyoto’s tradition of the tea ceremony, offering insight into the artistry and aesthetics that define Japanese culture.
How it tastes
These sweets have a unique bitterness from matcha, balanced by the sweetness of red bean paste or sugar coatings. Delicate in texture, they dissolve gradually in the mouth.
Origin & History — first documented: 1200
Wagashi itself traces back to the Asuka period (592–710 AD) and evolved over time alongside the development of tea culture in Kyoto. Matcha, introduced from China in the 12th century, became a crucial element in tea ceremonies, influencing wagashi production.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🧂 10 g matcha powder
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🌾 100 g rice flour (mochi)
- 🍯 200 g anko (sweet red bean paste)
- 🥕 200 ml water
Method
- 1 Mix matcha powder with sugar and set aside.
- 2 Combine rice flour with water to form a dough and steam until soft.
- 3 Wrap anko in small pieces of the steamed dough.
- 4 Coat in matcha-sugar mixture and serve with tea.
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