Matcha Konpeitō

Green tea flavoured small sweets from Fukuoka Prefecture.

£12 per item

Konpeitō is a type of rock candy that is made by coating small sugar crystals with multiple layers of flavoured syrup until the desired size is achieved. It is said to have been introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century with its name konpeitō coming from the Portuguese word ‘confeito’. Konpeitō is a popular sweet enjoyed during celebrations and even used as a gift by the Japanese Imperial Family. As part of Japanese tea traditions, sweets are typically served with matcha as part of Japanese tea traditions, this matcha flavoured konpeitō combines the taste of both worlds into delicate crystals of emerald colour.

Ingredients: Matcha (powdered green tea), Sugar
May contain traces of gluten and soybean.
Nutritional Value/30g:
Energy: 117Kcal
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 27.5g
Protein: 1.6g
Salt: 0g

Size: L15 cm x W7.3 cm x H4 cm

Weight: 30g

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