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Japanese matcha dessert specialty store “ICHIBANYA Matcha Lounge” is celebrating the arrival of 2020 and the Lunar New Year by offering a range of golden matcha desserts and tri-color yam cakes at its five branches from January 1 to 31. The Xinyi branch also exclusively sells “Matcha Kahlua Coffee Liqueur,” catering to the discerning palates of matcha enthusiasts.
Golden Matcha Daifuku Baked Yam Cake. (Photo / ICHIBANYA Matcha Lounge, the same below)
ICHIBANYA Matcha Lounge’s “Golden Matcha Daifuku Baked Yam Cake” is priced at NT$55 each. Not only does the matcha crust feature a festive “Congratulations and Prosperity” imprint that captures the spirit of the New Year, but it also includes French golden crisps in the making, giving the crust a glamorous gold-foil-like appearance. Inside, there’s a sweet golden sweet potato filling along with the honey aroma of honey mochi.
Golden Matcha Ice Cream.
Meanwhile, the Golden Matcha and Hojicha ice cream is sprinkled with French golden crisps. Besides looking as delightful as gold foil, the crispy texture of the French golden crisps pairs perfectly with a drizzle of matcha syrup or brown sugar syrup, creating a layered flavor experience that’s truly unique.
Golden Hojicha Ice Cream.
Made with matcha, milk, and Kahlua coffee liqueur, the Matcha Kahlua Coffee Liqueur has a visually layered and aesthetically pleasing appearance, and tastes quite different whether served hot or cold. The chilled “Matcha Kahlua Coffee Liqueur” is especially popular among girls, while ICHIBANYA Matcha Bar has also specially introduced a warm and comforting “Hot Matcha Kahlua Coffee Liqueur.” Just one sip of the warm liqueur brings a comforting warmth rising from your stomach. Though it looks like a hot matcha latte, it's actually a genuine matcha cocktail, offering a heartwarming taste. If you can't get enough while dining in, you can also take it to go (with a NT$20 discount on takeout cups).
Matcha Kahlua Coffee Liqueur.
Yam cake is one of Japan’s traditional wagashi, and it’s also a star product at “ICHIBANYA Matcha Lounge.” The tri-color yam cake featuring “black sesame, soybean flour, and matcha” is an exclusive combination available only during the New Year period, allowing you to enjoy three different flavors in one. Among them, the health-conscious black sesame yam cake, with its chewy, soft, and smooth texture, is loved by both elders and children, and the sesame aroma adds a touch of warmth to the winter season.
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