2024.11.20
Hojicha Dango, a collaboration between Hinodeya Seika Sangyo Kogyo, a long-established rice snack manufacturer with 100 years of history, and Fujiokaen, which operates tea retail outlets in Toyama Prefecture, has been on sale since 1 (Fri) November.
Established in 1878. Sells mainly its signature product, Toyama stick tea, as well as matcha soft serve ice cream and roll cakes. The shop is open every day with the aim of being loved by a wide range of people.
Founded in 1924. A confectionery manufacturer celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company hopes to bring happiness to as many people as possible through its rice snacks, which are deeply connected to Japan’s history, climate and traditional culture. The company delivers safe and secure products to its customers under the catchphrase ‘Jisan Jisho’ (local production certification), which certifies that the products are made using locally grown ingredients and produced in the region.
Toyama-bocha tea from Toyama’s Fujiokaen teahouse is combined with a white sweet bean paste that goes well with the tea. The savoury aroma of Toyama-bocha tea and Okomejaya dango, made from 100% Toyama rice, are a perfect match.
What is Toyama stick tea?
A hojicha made by roasting the stems of green tea using far infrared rays. This is the No. 1 product in the Fujiokaen hojicha category, which maximises the natural sweetness and soft aroma of the stem tea through low-heat roasting.
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