All Reviews of Namacha Jelly at Nakamura Tokichi Main Store

As a matcha lover, I already couldn’t get enough of Nakamura Tokichi, so when I had the chance to visit the main store this time, of course I had to thoroughly enjoy all their signature specialties.

Their signature Namacha jelly has a truly unique texture—smooth and slippery with a rich tea aroma. Paired with chewy shiratama dumplings and smooth red bean paste, it’s sweet without being too heavy, making it hard to stop eating one bite after another. Besides the classic sweets, I also ordered a bowl of udon with fried tofu for something savory. The soft, juicy fried tofu had soaked up plenty of broth and was just as excellent. Every meal at Nakamura Tokichi is extremely satisfying. Not only can you enjoy both sweet and savory dishes, but you can also experience the ultimate appeal of expertly crafted tea. I recommend that all matcha lovers try it in person when visiting Kyoto.

Nakamura Tokichi’s matcha specialty shop offers a wide variety of choices, from matcha parfaits and green tea jelly to green tea soba noodles. The green tea jelly has a refreshing flavor and rich tea aroma. Paired with red bean paste and shiratama dumplings, it has a bittersweet taste and a distinctly Japanese flair. Matcha lovers will easily fall in love with it after just one bite.

Nakamura Tokichi Main Store's Namacha Jelly is a Japanese dessert that's perfect for matcha lovers. It looks simple and refreshing at first, but the flavors and textures are actually quite layered. The clear, green-tinted tea jelly has a light tea aroma and is smooth yet springy. Its cool, refreshing texture is especially enjoyable in hot weather.

What I like most is that it isn't overly sweet or heavy, so you can really taste the matcha's refreshing flavor and subtly sweet finish. The tea jelly itself has a delicate texture, and eating it with red beans, shiratama, or other toppings adds different levels of sweetness and chewiness. Every bite has the delicate quality of a Japanese dessert.