A matcha made in heaven
By Qu Zhi |
April 11, 2013, Thursday
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WITH its fresh, newly picked taste, spring tea is the perfect refreshing drink for this time of year.
And green tea desserts and cookies are a yummy option, whether for afternoon tea or snacks.
Among popular tea varieties is finely powdered matcha green tea. This originated in China during the Sui Dynasty (AD 589-618) and was taken to Japan in 1191 by a Japanese monk.
Matcha is made from the leaves of tea bushes that grow in shade, with only the finest buds hand-picked. Much of any bitter taste is lost in the steaming process.
As well as a beverage, the emerald green powder is used to flavor and color foods such as mochi rice cakes and soba noodles, as well as many cookies and desserts.
With their elegant color and mellow taste, and often coming in low-calorie options, matcha desserts are especially popular with females.
Shanghai Daily went on the trail of some matcha goodies in City Shop.
Tivon green tea and chocolate sandwich cookies
Origin: Japan
Price: 52.9 yuan (US$8.42)/90g
Description: This Japanese premium brand says it is dedicated to providing distinctive products to customers. Inside the delicate cookie is green tea-flavored filling that's creamy with a fine tea aroma.
Sanritsu green tea cookies
Origin: Japan
Price: 32.80 yuan (US$5.22)/108g
Description: Using fine and fresh green tea, this matcha cookie is buttery and mild, with a delicate fragrance. All the cookies are individually wrapped, making them more hygienic and convenient for customers.
Marukyo matcha steamed cake
Origin: Japan
Price: 39.9 yuan (US$6.35)/120g
Description: These matcha cakes with a moist, doughy texture contain only 40 calories - making them a popular choice with those watching their weight.
Glico green tea chocolate cookie bar
Origin: Japan
Price: 57 yuan (US$9.10)/80g
Description: The Gilco cookie bar is a perfect combination of matcha cookie and red bean filling, covered with milk chocolate. Glico says it is dedicated to producing whimsically inventive biscuit bars that are both yummy and fun.
Sugimotoya Japanese jelly (green tea)
Origin: Japan
Price: 23.5 yuan (US$3.74)/150g
Description: Yokan jellied dessert is one of the most popular Japanese sweets that originated from China, and is among the best tea desserts. This cube of green tea yokan offers a mellow and sweet taste.
And green tea desserts and cookies are a yummy option, whether for afternoon tea or snacks.
Among popular tea varieties is finely powdered matcha green tea. This originated in China during the Sui Dynasty (AD 589-618) and was taken to Japan in 1191 by a Japanese monk.
Matcha is made from the leaves of tea bushes that grow in shade, with only the finest buds hand-picked. Much of any bitter taste is lost in the steaming process.
As well as a beverage, the emerald green powder is used to flavor and color foods such as mochi rice cakes and soba noodles, as well as many cookies and desserts.
With their elegant color and mellow taste, and often coming in low-calorie options, matcha desserts are especially popular with females.
Shanghai Daily went on the trail of some matcha goodies in City Shop.
Tivon green tea and chocolate sandwich cookies
Origin: Japan
Price: 52.9 yuan (US$8.42)/90g
Description: This Japanese premium brand says it is dedicated to providing distinctive products to customers. Inside the delicate cookie is green tea-flavored filling that's creamy with a fine tea aroma.
Sanritsu green tea cookies
Origin: Japan
Price: 32.80 yuan (US$5.22)/108g
Description: Using fine and fresh green tea, this matcha cookie is buttery and mild, with a delicate fragrance. All the cookies are individually wrapped, making them more hygienic and convenient for customers.
Marukyo matcha steamed cake
Origin: Japan
Price: 39.9 yuan (US$6.35)/120g
Description: These matcha cakes with a moist, doughy texture contain only 40 calories - making them a popular choice with those watching their weight.
Glico green tea chocolate cookie bar
Origin: Japan
Price: 57 yuan (US$9.10)/80g
Description: The Gilco cookie bar is a perfect combination of matcha cookie and red bean filling, covered with milk chocolate. Glico says it is dedicated to producing whimsically inventive biscuit bars that are both yummy and fun.
Sugimotoya Japanese jelly (green tea)
Origin: Japan
Price: 23.5 yuan (US$3.74)/150g
Description: Yokan jellied dessert is one of the most popular Japanese sweets that originated from China, and is among the best tea desserts. This cube of green tea yokan offers a mellow and sweet taste.
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