− Matcha ball −

Matcha balls, an early summer sweets that let you feel the arrival of summer, will be on sale from April 2024, 4! Now in its third year, in 25, they have returned to their original point of ``enjoying the true taste of Matcha'' and are more particular about ``Matcha'' than ever before. It is a direct challenge to ``Matcha balls for matcha lovers''.

The Uji matcha we used this time was supervised by a 10th dan tea master from Kyoto's long-established tea shop "Houkodo" and is of a high grade enough to be used in tea ceremonies! In confectionery, the matcha is heated, so it is inevitable that the aroma and color of the matcha will change, and it is usually completely different from the matcha used for tea ceremonies.
``But we didn't want to give up and make it because it was easy to manufacture,'' said Reina Kurosawa, a publicist, expressing her passion.

The high-quality Uji matcha ground in a stone mill is smooth without lumps, and has a strong aroma, and during the manufacturing process, he was able to experience the delicacy that ``only because it was ground in a stone mill.''

``I thought that if I used a good quality product, I would get a matcha-like flavor, but that was not the case.It wasn't bitter, but rather sweet, and it had a deep astringency.The taste was surprisingly different depending on the type, so I wanted to know more about matcha. Kurosawa said. That's why we blend not one but two types of the highest quality Uji matcha, which are too luxurious and special to be used in confectionery, to achieve the taste of matcha that is unique to Sawada-ya. It was used in abundance for both bean paste and yokan.

2024 Ver. Matcha balls that shine beautifully in deep green. “The rich aroma of matcha that can be enjoyed by carefully brewing matcha” and “the deep flavor”… We worked with Houkodo to incorporate these qualities into matcha balls, and after repeated trial and error, they are finally here!

Without even using Yamanashi yuzu, which had previously been added to the matcha paste, we have succeeded in creating a jade confectionery that allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of matcha itself. Once you take a bite, the deep richness and umami flavor, rather than the bitterness of matcha, will quickly fill your mouth. Rich taste and soft aroma with elegance and depth, and a deep astringency that comes later... We will transport you to Kyoto, the home of tea.

Matcha balls are very popular every year, and many people are looking forward to the start of sales.
Even if you want to make more, it takes too much time and effort, and you can't increase the number.You can reserve it, so it is recommended to make a reservation by phone in advance.

Feel the arrival of early summer with the finest jade sweets...
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