“MATCHA” has already become a common language in the world. Drinks and sweets made from Matcha are the standard items, but for sure you want to try out too matcha sweets that are only available in Japan or a must-eat in Japan! We have found a very rich matcha gelato which is also a surprise for matcha fans, so this time we would like to introduce it.
The world’s best matcha gelato by a team of long-established teahouses
Behind the Sensoji Temple at Asakusa stands an old teahouse “Suzukien” which was established in 1853. Since the launch of the gelato, a product collaborated with the matcha sweet factory “Nanaya” from Shizuoka Prefecture, it is so popular that one can see a long queue formed here.
7 levels of matcha “richness” are available, from No.1 to premium No.7. The richest “Premiun No.7” is the “World’s Richest” matcha gelato made using the premium matcha from a tea plantation that has been awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. Matcha fans from all over the world have visited here for this gelato.
The price differs depending on cup or corn, single or double. The most popular is the combination of the world’s richest matcha gelato No.7 and other flavours. The “double” also means “2 types”, the amount is about the same.
So, let’s have a look at each matcha level and its taste!
No.1
The matcha level is about the same as matcha ice-cream available on the market. It is matcha milk flavour which one can taste the Hokkaido milk flavour.
No.2
On top of the milky flavour of No.1, one can taste the slight bitterness of matcha.
No.3
It has a good balance of milk sweetness and matcha bitterness. One can enjoy 5 tastes (sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and astringency).
No.4
One can taste the stronger astringency and bitterness than the sweetness, with a good fragrance of matcha spread in the mouth.
No.5
It has a very thick green colour but it is natural, no colouring has been used. One can enjoy the sweetness in the astringency. A flavour liked by matcha experts.
No.6
Once can taste stronger flavour than the astringency. Cooling and the refreshing aftertaste is impressive.
No.7
A totally different level compared to others! It is not only the bitterness but the extreme richness of matcha. The luxurious taste of the premium matcha from a tea plantation that has been awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, is said to be delicious even for those who don't really like matcha.
There are many flavours to try besides matcha
In fact, there are also many who like the other flavours besides matcha, such as the good milk flavour “Azuki”, the hidden popular item “Ichigo”, rich tea leaves flavour “Hoji-cha”, “Genmai-cha” and “Wako-cha”, rich black sesame flavour “Kuro Goma”. All match well with the super-rich “No.7”. Please try a “double”.
Chocolate with rich matcha flavour
Same with the gelato, there are also chocolates with 7 different levels of matcha richness. These are popular items that sell out very fast. Perhaps you may want to visit at the same time the shop opens?!
Japanese tea for souvenirs
This long-established teahouse has all the selected teas from all over Japan. While buying the gelato, please also check out the tasty Japanese tea for your souvenirs.
Suzukien (壽々喜園)
- 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito-ku, Asakusa 3-4-3
- Opening hours” 10:00~17:00
- Closed on: 3rd Wednesday every month
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