Soft cinnamon-seasoned rice flour confection with YUCa’s Tea Organic Matcha
Yatsuhashi (cinnamon-seasoned rice flour confection) is one of Kyoto’s most iconic traditional sweets. Made from a dough of rice flour and sugar, it is delicately scented with nikki (Japanese cinnamon).
When pairing with YUCa’s Tea Organic Matcha, we recommend nama yatsuhashi (soft cinnamon-seasoned rice flour confection), a soft variation of the original sweet. This treat consists of a square sheet of dough folded into a triangle and filled with sweet red bean paste or other fillings. It has a soft yet pleasantly chewy texture.
The pairing of young, vibrant organic matcha—evoking the fresh green of early spring—with the light, cinnamon-like aroma of nama yatsuhashi is exquisite. It brings together sweetness and texture from the confection with the bitterness and smoothness of the tea.
This pairing engages all five senses—not only through taste, but also through visual beauty and fragrant aroma—offering a truly immersive experience. It is a perfect example of Japan’s traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets) pairing.
