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Introducing - Matcha Truffle Chocolate! Autumn & Winter Time Limited Product from.. guess where?

I’m super excited to share this news with you.
 
We now have Truffle Matcha Chocolate for a limited time!
 
And guess where this is from?
 
The heart of world cuisine is France and Japan.  : )

Let me tell you more about this.
 
My friend, Valentine, from Kumiko Matcha in France, let me try this Truffle Matcha, and I just fell in love with it.
 
I asked him if we could bring it outside France for the first time, and he said yes!
 
So here you are—be the very first to try this out in the USA and the world outside the French kitchen.
 
We cannot ship this chocolate in the summertime; as you can imagine, it is very delicate, so we were waiting for the fall to introduce it.
 
It’s a perfect treat for yourself (or treat others as a gift if you dare to share).

Japanese Green Tea Co. is proud to partner with Kumiko Matcha from France to bring you these delightful treats—Belgian chocolate truffles with organic Japanese matcha.

  
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The Perfect Bite-Size, Melt In Your Mouth Treat?

These Uber Rich Dark Chocolate & Matcha Truffles! The earthy, natural flavor of matcha pairs perfectly with the rich dark chocolate, topped with the irresistibly nutty truffle that melts all the sweet flavors together, sending your taste buds to heaven. Don’t be fooled, though; the goodness doesn’t end there! These little balls of decadence are also organic, vegan, and loaded with plant power. This is probably the most deliciously healthy dessert you can get.

Matcha Truffles

Just 8 Simple Organic Ingredients—Made To Perfection! All ingredients are produced using organic farming methods. The matcha is from Nakai-san, Kyoto, Japan. The product is produced in an organic workshop in Belgium.

  • Matcha Tea From Japan
  • Hazelnut Paste
  • Icing Sugar
  • Cane Sugar
  • Cocoa
  • Cocoa Beans
  • Hazelnut Paste
  • Cocoa Butter
    Matcha truffles vegan

    The Key Benefits

    • High-Grade Organic Matcha, Direct from the Heart of Japan
    • Melting Magic: Cocoa + matcha + truffle = silky, melting texture
    • A Healthy Treat is Vegan, organic, and as healthy as a sweet treat gets.
    • Minimal Ingredients: Just eight simple ingredients, combined to perfection.
    • Organically Farmed: To Support a Sweet State of Mind!

    Nakai San—An Organic Pioneer In Japan

    Nakai-san is an organic matcha farmer from Kyoto, Japan. His crops are located in a beautiful valley surrounded by small mountains. The consistent and comfortable weather enables consistent quality.

    Nakai San

    Kumiko Matcha—A French Matcha Company

    Nakai San collaborates with the French Matcha company, Kumiko Matcha. They work together to create vintage and single-origin organic matcha products. Kumiko Matcha was founded by Valentine, a young Frenchman who was traveling and discovered and fell in love with Matcha. He admired its amazing health benefits and the meditative ritual of drinking matcha. He loved the way it uplifts the body, mind, and spirit. However, when he returned to France, he couldn’t find organic, high-quality matcha. That’s when the idea for Kumiko Matcha was born.

    Kumiko Matcha

    Optimal Serving Suggestion For Peak Taste & Enjoyment

    Keep them refrigerated and thaw them for 1–2 hours before tasting. This is the peak time when the texture and consistency of the truffle blossom perfectly.

    Tip: These truffle balls pair perfectly with matcha tea!

    FAQs about Matcha Truffle Chocolate

    Three flavor mechanisms align. First, matcha's umami-bitterness balances chocolate's roasted-sweet profile — neither dominates. Second, the cocoa butter in chocolate provides fat that smooths matcha's astringency. Third, the visual contrast (vibrant green against rich brown) photographs beautifully and signals craft. The culinary matcha (抹茶) is the right grade for truffle making.

    White chocolate truffles work even better than dark chocolate truffles for matcha specifically — the cleaner sweetness lets matcha's flavor come through more clearly. Most premium matcha truffles use white chocolate as the base, with dark chocolate as accent or coating.

    The combination has become globally popular over the past decade as matcha entered Western patisserie. Most pastry chefs working with matcha land on the truffle format because it's where matcha shines most reliably — concentrated flavor, dense texture, single-bite size.

    What's the easiest matcha truffle recipe for home cooking?

    Three ingredients, no baking. Melt 200g white chocolate with 100ml heavy cream over a double boiler or in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sifted culinary matcha until smooth. Chill the ganache 2 hours until firm enough to scoop. Roll into 1-inch balls; coat with additional sifted matcha or with cocoa powder.

    Total active time: 20 minutes. Total time including chilling: 2-3 hours. Yield: about 16-20 truffles. Refrigerator-stable for 1-2 weeks (though they rarely last that long).

    Variation: add 1 tablespoon of butter to the ganache for richer texture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for additional flavor depth. Coat half in matcha and half in cocoa for visual variety. The basic recipe is forgiving; experimentation produces good results.

    Can I make vegan matcha truffles?

    Yes, with substitution. Replace the white chocolate with vegan white chocolate (made with cocoa butter + plant milk powder + sugar; brands like Pascha or Hu make this). Replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream. Same technique, comparable results.

    The texture is slightly different — coconut cream produces a slightly looser ganache than dairy cream, so chill longer (3-4 hours) before rolling. The flavor takes on a subtle coconut note that pairs well with matcha but isn't identical to dairy-based matcha truffles. Some prefer the coconut-matcha combination; others prefer pure matcha-and-white-chocolate flavor.

    For dairy-free / coconut-free combinations: cashew cream (blended cashews + water) substitutes for heavy cream, with a neutral profile. Slightly more work to prepare but produces the cleanest vegan matcha truffle.

    How do I store matcha truffles, and how long do they last?

    Refrigerator in an airtight container, 1-2 weeks. The matcha coating absorbs moisture from the fridge over time and the ganache surface can develop slight condensation; both are cosmetic, not safety, issues. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months (thaw in fridge for 2 hours before serving).

    Room temperature storage is fine for 1-2 days only — chocolate ganache softens too much beyond that and the matcha coating starts to go dull. Don't leave matcha truffles in a warm car or sunny kitchen counter.

    For gifting: package in a small box with parchment between layers, refrigerate until 30 minutes before delivery. They handle short transport (1-2 hours room temp) without issue. Beyond 2 hours unrefrigerated, the texture starts to suffer.

    What's the worst matcha truffle mistake to avoid?

    Using ceremonial-grade matcha. The subtle aromatics that make ceremonial matcha worth $50/30g disappear once mixed into white chocolate ganache. Use culinary-grade matcha instead — stronger flavor that holds up against chocolate, much better economics.

    Other common mistakes: not sifting the matcha (lumps in the ganache produce gritty texture), over-heating the chocolate (above 90°F it seizes and becomes grainy; double-boiler technique prevents this), under-chilling the ganache (rolling too soft makes deformed truffles).

    Don't try to make matcha truffles in a humid kitchen. Humidity affects chocolate tempering and matcha coating adhesion. Aim for under 50% humidity for best results; if your kitchen is humid, run the AC or wait for a drier day.

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    Certification: PMP, BS in Computer Science

    Education: Western Washington University

    Kei Nishida is a passionate Japanese green tea connoisseur, writer, and the founder and CEO of Japanese Green Tea Co., a Dream of Japan Company.

    Driven by a deep desire to share the rich flavors of his homeland, he established the only company that sources premium tea grown in nutrient-rich sugarcane soil—earning multiple Global Tea Champion awards.

    Expanding his mission of introducing Japan’s finest to the world, Kei pioneered the launch of the first-ever Sumiyaki charcoal-roasted coffee through Japanese Coffee Co. He also brought the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to the global market by making katana-style handmade knives—crafted by a renowned katana maker—available outside Japan for the first time through Japanese Knife Co.

    Kei’s journey continues as he uncovers and shares Japan’s hidden treasures with the world.

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