The famous ground green tea is not just a drink in Japan. The bright green powder is everywhere. From my first taste, I have been a huge fan of matcha. It is earthy and intense.
Sometimes when I need a little break, I like to stop somewhere and sip on a frothy cup of matcha tea. Nana's Green Tea is the perfect shop to find that little green escape. They have all kinds of green tea - from matcha to hojicha (roasted green tea), and everything in between. They also have food and desserts if you need something to munch on as well.
My family ducked into one of these great chain cafés this weekend. After wandering around festivals in the rain, we needed a bit of a sit down and I needed some caffeine.
There was a bit of a line, but not too bad for Tokyo standards. We waited for about 15 minutes to be seated. But it took even less time for our orders to arrive since they had us order and pay before we were given a table.
There were tons of different types of tea to choose from. I ordered a matcha latte with kuromitsu (a molasses type sugar syrup). It was just the perfect level of sweetness.
My husband chose a set of matcha with red beans and mochi (eaten with a spoon, like dessert soup) with a pot of sencha (green tea).
Our son happily ordered a hojicha parfait. He loves to get the tall cold treat. Parfaits across Japan typically have a layer of corn flakes, adding a bit of crunch to the mix. It always sounded weird to me, but I really enjoy it.
We all really enjoyed our little respite from the rain. The treats were perfect in every way. I'm so glad there isn't one closer to my house, because I would be there constantly!
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