[Tokyo] Recommended matcha-flavored souvenirs
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Stop by a matcha confectionery store when sightseeing in Tokyo! Introducing 2 carefully-selected shops
Gion Tsujiri, Tokyo Skytree Solamachi Store
Gion Tsujiri is a long-established shop selling Uji matcha which is one of the prestige green tea brands. Its main shop is in Gion, Kyoto, and this shop is a branch store. The same company operates Saryo Tsujiri which sells matcha sweets and confectionery made with high-quality Uji matcha. One of its popular sweets is named āTsujiri no Satoā which is a crispy thin rolled cookie filled with rich matcha cream.
Tokyo Skytree Solamachi store has a to-go menu with soft serve ice creams and drinks. You can also purchase green tea leaves and matcha sweets. We recommend you stop by this store during your stay in Tokyo.
Gion Tsujiri, Tokyo Skytree Solamachi Store
Official website: http://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/gion/store/tokyo_skytree/
Lindt
Lindt is a world famous chocolate brand. Be sure to check out āLINDOR Matchaā which is a unique flavor of their popular product āLINDORā chocolates only available in Japan. This matcha-flavored chocolate is a product by Lindt that was introduced for the first time in Japan. This chocolate has creamy matcha filling covered by white chocolate.
Find their stores in popular shopping spots like Omotesando and Ikebukuro.
Other Matcha sweets you can find in a convenient store or a grocery store
Kit Kat Mini Otona no Amasa (Mature sweetness) Rich Matcha flavor
This matcha Kit Kat uses twice as much matcha as the Kit Kat Mini Otona no Amasa Matcha flavor and has a richer and more authentic matcha taste. If you like strong matcha flavor with a sharp matcha aftertaste, you should try this Kit Kat. You can find it in a grocery market or a drugstore.
Meiji Rich Matcha Biscuits
This is a matcha sandwich cookie made with matcha made out of first picked spring teas which helps add the bitterness to the matcha and leave an elegant aroma. The rich cocoa biscuit is in perfect harmony with the rich matcha flavor. One box comes with three bags of three pieces.
MATCHA CHOCOLATE COATED STRAWBERRY
These freeze-dry strawberries coated with matcha chocolate use matcha that was blended by a well-established tea store in Kyoto. One bag contains 50 grams and is sold forJPY 350.
Many matcha products are available for a limited time only
Some matcha products are sold throughout the year, whereas others are sold for a limited time.
Some shops sell their matcha product as a seasonal specialty, so make sure you research ahead of time if it is sold throughout the year or exclusively.
When do matcha products come out?
Many matcha products come out in April and May which is the first green tea harvest season when the highest-quality green tea leaves are picked. With an increase in the number of international travelers in Japan, the matcha flavor is becoming more and more popular, inspiring more matcha products to come out each year.
Check out the shops when you come to Japan
Popular products can sell out immediately after they come out, so if you have a product in your mind you want to buy, check out the shop. Keep in mind that you may have to wait in line to buy if the product is popular. It is always a good idea to plan out your shopping so you can make the most of your time in Japan.
Enjoy Japanese matcha and bring it home with you!
When you visit Japan, be sure to enjoy the matcha sweets during your stay. In particular, cold sweets such as soft-serve and ice cream, as well as hot green tea zenzai (red bean soup) and matcha lattes, can only be enjoyed in Japan. Please try them at matcha shops that also have a cafƩ attached. Hopefully your experience will inspire you to buy some matcha-flavored souvenirs to bring back home to your family and friends!
[Note] Pricing information and schedule are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice. Please check the official Official Website before your trip.
