At Taiwan Gourmet Sweets Taiwan Jin Shoten, Taiwan's popular castella "Jin Castella" will be released on October 10th. A limited-time drink "Jin Castella Cheese Smoothie" will also be on sale at the same time.
Next to tapioca, "Taiwan Castella" is gradually gaining popularity. In Taiwan, it is called "Gusa Oway Dangao" and is popular. Local households often leave it in the refrigerator overnight and eat it for breakfast or brunch the next day.
Taiwan Jin Shoten reproduces the local taste by letting it sit overnight. It is finished according to the authentic traditional manufacturing method. The roasted surface is marked with powdered sugar to add a hint of sweetness.
"Jin Castella Plain" is a rich and moist castella. The dough is made into a high-density dough by letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight, and the egg flavor is stronger than that of freshly baked castella. The price is 580 yen (tax included, same below).
"Sweet Castella Whip" is a plain whipped cream sandwiched with plain castella. The whipped cream that blends into the moist dough adds sweetness. The price is 680 yen.
"Jin Castella Cheese Smoothie" is a smoothie made by layering a slightly salty sweet cheese smoothie and tapioca on top of a pudding, and topped with whipped cream, caramel, and Jin Castella. You can enjoy it refreshingly without being too sweet. The price is 680 yen.