McDonald's "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe".

McCafeby Barista, a coffee shop in some McDonald's restaurants, will start selling autumn-only "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe" from August 24, 2012.

Macaron Houjicha

McDonald's "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe".

Macaron Houjicha" is the fifth limited-time-only flavor of macarons for 2022. It is said to have been newly developed to enjoy a Japanese flavor. The crispy macaron dough, which allows you to enjoy the texture and aroma, is covered with a roasted hojicha cream that gives it a savory roasted taste.

McDonald's "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe".

McDonald's "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe".

In addition to individual macarons, "6 Macarons Box Set" and "2 Macarons & Cafe Latte Set" will also be available. The boxed set of 6 macarons includes the regular flavors "Raspberry," "Vanilla," and "Chocolate," as well as a selection of 6 macarons in limited-time-only flavors. The 2 Macarons & Cafe Latte set comes with 2 macarons of your choice and an M-size iced or hot cafe latte.

The price is 170 yen (tax included) for a single macaron, 900 yen for a box set of 6 macarons, and 580 yen for a set of 2 macarons and a cafe latte.

Hojicha Frappe

McDonald's "Macaroon Houjicha" and "Houjicha Frappe".

The "Hojicha Frappe" is a popular menu item that was also introduced in 2020. The Frappe is made with a sweet, fragrant hojicha milk mixed with a smooth milk and hojicha powder made from 100% domestic tea leaves, and topped with whipped cream and hojicha powder. The aroma and flavor of the hojicha tea spreads softly in your mouth as soon as you put it in your mouth. The price is 490 yen for the (M) size.