It’s no surprise Japan is the home of green-colored delicacies. However, matcha green tea isn’t Japan’s only green dessert!
Melon Soda Coolish
Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite are your typical soft drink options, covering the most popular cola, orange, and lemon flavors. Japan adds one more staple to this mix – melon soda!
This green-colored beverage is enjoyed all over Japan, so much so that the flavor is honored in other treats such as melon soda Coolish ice cream!
Aloe Yogurt Frappé
FamilyMart is one of the best places to enjoy gourmet desserts in Japan. In particular, their frappé range is of the highest quality and the lowest prices.
Recently, FamilyMart released a summer special called the Aloe Yogurt Frappé. A refreshing blend of aloe vera and yogurt, it’s truly a rejuvenating “green dessert” that’ll keep you cool against the rising sun!
Mint Choc Frappé
McDonald’s Japan is an absolute flavor generator when it comes to releasing new menu items regularly. During the summer of 2024, they came out with this refreshing mint choc frappé to resist the hot weather.
Considering they also offer matcha green tea frappé and melon soda, this is just another addition to an already green menu range! Complete with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and colorful sprinkles, it’s a tasty treat with a cool aftertaste!
Matcha Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan is abundant in unique flavors exclusive to Japan. While the green tea matcha Frappuccino is a staple in all Starbucks stores around the world, the quality is said to be unmatched in Japan’s branches.
As the world’s leading producer of matcha green tea, it’s no surprise the quality of this drink is superior to those outside of Japan. Ideal farming conditions and best practices for flavor extraction are what make Japanese green tea frappés stand out from the rest!
Matcha Soft Serve
Last but not least is the iconic matcha green tea soft serve! Again, this is a dessert that’s grown in popularity worldwide and can typically be purchased in most countries, albeit at an international goods store.
However, not only does Japan perfect the quality of taste and texture with this beloved green dessert, but it also has them widely accessible in every convenience store across the country. That’s gotta count for something!
Of course, if you are planning to visit Japan, you’ll need a way to get around the country as efficiently and affordably as possible. Japan Rail provides an abundance of travel passes to suit your travel needs. So whether you are traveling individually or as a group, the JR Pass is every traveler’s go-to for getting around and making the most of your time in Japan!