{"product_id":"50-japanese-tea-time-treats-paperback","title":"50 Japanese Tea-Time Treats - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese tea-time treats, or \u003cem\u003ewagashi\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a refined and delicate approach to enjoying tea, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and natural sweetness. One of the most iconic sweets is \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e, a chewy, rice-based cake that can be filled with a variety of fillings like sweet red bean paste (\u003cem\u003eanko\u003c\/em\u003e) or ice cream. \u003cem\u003eDorayaki\u003c\/em\u003e, a type of pancake filled with sweet red bean paste, is another beloved treat, often enjoyed with a cup of matcha. \u003cem\u003eSenbei\u003c\/em\u003e (crispy rice crackers) can be savory or sweet, often flavored with soy sauce, sugar, or seaweed. For those with a preference for traditional sweets, \u003cem\u003enerikiri\u003c\/em\u003e (a type of molded, colored sweet) made from sweet bean paste and rice flour is often crafted into beautiful shapes, reflecting the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother popular treat is \u003cem\u003etaiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e, a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste or custard. \u003cem\u003eMatcha-flavored sweets\u003c\/em\u003e are a favorite, with \u003cem\u003ematcha mochi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ematcha ice cream\u003c\/em\u003e offering a vibrant, earthy flavor that pairs well with the bitterness of Japanese green tea. \u003cem\u003eAnmitsu\u003c\/em\u003e, a jelly dessert served with fruit, syrup, and sweet red beans, offers a refreshing treat, especially in the warmer months. \u003cem\u003eKasutera\u003c\/em\u003e, a sponge cake brought to Japan from Portugal, is light and sweet, making it a perfect accompaniment to tea. \u003cem\u003eYatsuhashi\u003c\/em\u003e, a cinnamon-flavored confection from Kyoto, and \u003cem\u003ekibi dango\u003c\/em\u003e, chewy rice flour candies, add variety and texture to the range of Japanese tea-time treats. These sweets, often served with \u003cem\u003esencha\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ematcha\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect Japan's cultural reverence for balance, seasonality, and harmony in food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46593861812421,"sku":"9798348590277","price":40.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/joepRrpOW49798348590277.webp?v=1785079744","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/50-japanese-tea-time-treats-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}