Convenience store roasted green tea sweets

At the end of August, convenience stores have changed from refreshing to rich. Meanwhile, "Hojicha Sweets" appeared at the same time from three companies, 7-ELEVEN Lawson and FamilyMart. It was August 28th.

Hojicha sweets were so common every year ...? Is it a boom this fall? I was curious, so I tried to compare them!

Eat and compare 3 types of hojicha sweets!

One lineup from each of 7-ELEVEN Lawson and FamilyMart. 7-ELEVEN is "Hojicha raw gateau chocolate", Lawson is "Kaga bar tea roasted tea pudding", and FamilyMart is "potato and roasted tea Japanese pafe".

Convenience store roasted green tea sweets
One each from 7-ELEVEN, Lawson, and FamilyMart lineup

Although they all use hojicha, the genres of sweets are different. Isn't this proof that hojicha is gaining popularity as a flavor ?

7-ELEVEN roasted green tea raw gateau chocolate
First of all, 7-ELEVEN, raw gateau chocolate of roasted green tea. Cake dough using roasted green tea and white chocolate ・ Chocolate cream with roasted green tea is layered in two layers. The price is 180 yen (tax included). Raw gateau chocolate is a series product that also appeared in the matcha version in June.

Convenience store Hojicha sweets 7-ELEVEN
7-ELEVEN roasted green tea raw gateau chocolate

At first, it has a rich chocolate taste. Gradually, the aroma of roasted green tea rises slightly. Rather than hojicha sweets, chocolate is the main product, which is more like "hojicha-flavored chocolate sweets". I think it's perfect for skeptics to challenge, "What about Hojicha sweets?"

Convenience store Hojicha sweets 7-ELEVEN Hojicha raw gateau chocolate
"Hojicha-flavored chocolate sweets" rather than hojicha sweets

The chocolate and roasted green tea go well together, and it is rich and delicious. Enjoy it at tea time with tea or coffee.

Lawson Kaga stick tea roasted tea pudding
Next is Lawson, Kaga bar tea roasted tea pudding. A Japanese-style pudding that combines Ishikawa Prefecture's specialty "Kaga bar tea" with Noto Dainagon. The price is 165 yen (tax included).

Convenience store Hojicha sweets Lawson Hojicha pudding
Lawson Kaga stick tea roasted tea pudding

The thick pudding is not too sweet and creamy. The savory flavor of roasted green tea is on the front, and it has a lighter taste that is sharper than ordinary pudding.

Convenience store Hojicha sweets Lawson Hojicha pudding
Fully the aroma of roasted green tea

The Noto Dainagon that entered the bottom has almost no sweetness, and you can enjoy a firm and comfortable texture and a chewy texture.

Convenience store Hojicha sweets Hojicha pudding
Boiled red beans instead of bean paste

A slightly mature sweetness modest sweet that makes the best use of the flavor of the material. Recommended for those who are not good at desserts and too sweet after meals.

FamilyMart potato and roasted green tea Japanese pafe
The last is FamilyMart, Japanese potato and roasted green tea. It is packed with "Japanese elements" such as black honey, roasted green tea, potatoes, and bean paste. The price is 248 yen (tax included).

Convenience store roasted green tea sweets FamilyMart parfait
FamilyMart potato and roasted green tea Japanese pafe

With plenty of fragrant roasted green tea cream and milky cream, it has a melting texture. Kuromitsu jelly is also delicious as a warabi mochi!

Convenience store roasted green tea sweets FamilyMart parfait
Creamy and melts ~

FamilyMart potato and roasted green tea Japanese pafe
A parfait with delicious jelly is a good parfait

Kanro-ni and paste of potatoes are also a good amount as an accent. It's not too heavy and not too refreshing, it's the perfect parfait for the early autumn.

Convenience store roasted green tea sweets FamilyMart parfait
The sweet potatoes are perfect for autumn

summary
Hojicha sweets that do not have the bitterness of matcha and have a savory and crisp taste. I think it's a flavor that everyone has little habit, so if you're tired of the usual taste, please try it!