And much like matcha, the beauty of hojicha is its versatility<\/strong>. Its unique flavor brings a depth of flavor to any dish that’s all-around comforting and would appeal much more to most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read:<\/strong> Where to Get the Best Matcha Latte in the Metro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, if you’re tired of your cup of matcha or simply want to explore other forms of green tea, this list is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we put together a list of 7 hojicha drinks and desserts<\/strong> you can find in the Metro to get you started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tsujiri, while best known for their matcha-infused drinks and desserts<\/strong>, have <\/strong>also grown <\/strong>a cult following for their hojicha-flavored drinks and desserts<\/strong>, particularly their hojicha sundae. It’s got layers of their bestselling soft serve, azuki beans, shiratama, and chestnut<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tsujiri\u2019s hojicha flan uses oven-roasted tea<\/strong> for a more earthy<\/strong> flavor in comparison to its matcha counterpart. It comes with a rich and creamy flan<\/strong> that is served with its soft serve<\/strong> and pieces of chewy Shiratama balls<\/strong> on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Ikigai Kakigori Cafe, the sister brand of Wabi-Sabi Noodle House<\/strong>, is a traditional Japanese shaved ice cafe <\/strong>where you can enjoy kakigori flavors of all kinds<\/strong>. Their kuromitsu kakigori in particular, is served with a scoop of their homemade hojicha ice cream, brown sugar syrup, adzuki, and shiratama. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Cafe Kitsune takes its French-meets-Japanese concept <\/strong>to more than just design with their selection of pastries and desserts. Enter their quintessential hojicha puff, that’s delicately flavored with roasted green tea<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n View their Facebook page<\/a> FRNK Milk Bar is constantly reimagining drinks and desserts<\/strong> including their take on the basque burnt cheesecake; this time, of course, Japanese-inspired. It has a subtle caramel flavor and an earthy sweetness<\/strong> from the roasted green tea, a good balance of bitterness from the iconic ‘burnt’ exterior, and sweetness from the creamy custardy interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want something more straightforward, you could opt for their Houjicha Chizu drink that’s infused with a little bit of milk and cheese\u2014creating the perfect caffeine fix. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> The Matcha Tokyo is one of the most sought-after stores in the newly-opened Mitsukoshi Mall<\/strong> that serves various kinds of drinks and desserts that are made from 100% organic matcha<\/strong>. But that’s not all you can get there. In fact, they have all sorts of refreshments and treats such as coffee, fresh tea, and hojicha-infused desserts like their hojicha soft cream<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n View their Facebook page<\/a> Download the Booky app<\/a> now for FREE on iOS and Android. Don\u2019t forget to share with us your mouthwatering food shots by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and using the hashtag #bookymanila<\/a>; your photo might just get featured in our next posts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An earthy yet less bitter take on a classic favorite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":97,"featured_media":193105,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/97"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193072"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193121,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193072\/revisions\/193121"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=193072"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=193072"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=193072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Hojicha Sundae – Tsujiri<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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