"Matcha Rich Cheese Tart" will be on sale for two weeks from May 10th to May 23rd at Circle K and Sunkus stores. The price is 158 yen (tax included).

New flavor "Matcha" to that rich baked cheese tart
New flavor "Matcha" to that rich baked cheese tart

This is a new flavor of the popular product "Thick Grilled Cheese Tart", which was released in November 2015 and sold more than 10 million units in about 5 months. Uji matcha is combined with cheese dough to create a Japanese-style tart.

Inevitably sold out? The ultimate matcha sweets
Inevitably sold out? The ultimate matcha sweets

By adding white bean paste to the secret flavor, it seems that the acidity of cheese and the bitterness of matcha are balanced. In addition, the tart dough is uniquely blended with wheat flour, which is also used for French bread, and is "hand-baked" in a special mold to achieve a crispy texture.