{"product_id":"50-japanese-tea-time-treats-kelly-johnson-9798348590277","title":"50 Japanese Tea-Time Treats","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese tea-time treats, or \u003cem\u003ewagashi\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a refined and delicate approach to enjoying tea, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and natural sweetness. One of the most iconic sweets is \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e, a chewy, rice-based cake that can be filled with a variety of fillings like sweet red bean paste (\u003cem\u003eanko\u003c\/em\u003e) or ice cream. \u003cem\u003eDorayaki\u003c\/em\u003e, a type of pancake filled with sweet red bean paste, is another beloved treat, often enjoyed with a cup of matcha. \u003cem\u003eSenbei\u003c\/em\u003e (crispy rice crackers) can be savory or sweet, often flavored with soy sauce, sugar, or seaweed. For those with a preference for traditional sweets, \u003cem\u003enerikiri\u003c\/em\u003e (a type of molded, colored sweet) made from sweet bean paste and rice flour is often crafted into beautiful shapes, reflecting the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother popular treat is \u003cem\u003etaiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e, a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste or custard. \u003cem\u003eMatcha-flavored sweets\u003c\/em\u003e are a favorite, with \u003cem\u003ematcha mochi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ematcha ice cream\u003c\/em\u003e offering a vibrant, earthy flavor that pairs well with the bitterness of Japanese green tea. \u003cem\u003eAnmitsu\u003c\/em\u003e, a jelly dessert served with fruit, syrup, and sweet red beans, offers a refreshing treat, especially in the warmer months. \u003cem\u003eKasutera\u003c\/em\u003e, a sponge cake brought to Japan from Portugal, is light and sweet, making it a perfect accompaniment to tea. \u003cem\u003eYatsuhashi\u003c\/em\u003e, a cinnamon-flavored confection from Kyoto, and \u003cem\u003ekibi dango\u003c\/em\u003e, chewy rice flour candies, add variety and texture to the range of Japanese tea-time treats. These sweets, often served with \u003cem\u003esencha\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ematcha\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect Japan's cultural reverence for balance, seasonality, and harmony in food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelly Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798348590277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marick Booster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Kelly Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48519972847871,"sku":"9798348590277","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3b324e8f-4cf5-4221-85ee-968227465623.jpg?v=1778739952","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-japanese-tea-time-treats-kelly-johnson-9798348590277","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}