Japan’s cherry blossom season is arriving soon. In Okinawa, numerous flowers have bloomed quietly, to the enjoyment of tourists from all over the world. If you are fond of Japanese culture and cuisine but don't have time to visit, you can still enjoy a taste of the country with some traditional sweets made of matcha at the following places.
36 Matchart
36 Matchart was the first matcha-themed dessert shop in Shenzhen. It gained popularity for using tea produced in areas at a latitude of 36 degrees north, the best matcha-growing regions in the world. 36 Matchart has 20 different desserts and 14 different drinks on the menu, including matcha smoothies, ice cream, and cheesecake.
The matcha mille crepe cake is a bestseller in the shop, enjoying fame for both its beauty and taste. Green tea crepes stuck together with fresh cream and sprinkled with matcha powder will definitely satisfy Japanese dessert fans.
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Ben Bakery
Ben Bakery is famous for the richly-flavored roll cakes once praised by the host of A Bite of China. The shop persists in producing handmade cakes without additives. The matcha roll cake combines the slight bitterness of authentic matcha powder with the sweetness of sponge cake. Although it contains lots of cream, it’s not too rich. Instead, the soft cream offers the customers a smooth, light bite. This Western-style dessert with traditional Japanese flavors is definitely worth trying.
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M1 Machat
M1 Machat’s special is matcha taiyaki, a traditional Japanese dessert in the shape of a fish. The filling is red bean paste and matcha ice cream. This dessert is both common and popular in Japan but seldom seen in Shenzhen, making it an eye-opening experience for foodies here.
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Wu Xie
Wu Xie has a total of 19 branches across China. The dessert caterer uses matcha from Kyoto to make original sweets. The signature dessert in the shop is the matcha cheesecake, made with a generous serving of cream cheese and sprinkled with matcha powder. The two elements complement each other, enhancing the cake's refreshing taste.
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