A pie for tea fans

Hojicha Milk Pie

Brand: Zetteria

Price: 260 yen

Place of purchase: Zetteria

Rating:

This Hojicha Milk Pie is a nice dessert option if you enjoy hojicha but don't necessarily want it in drink form. The combo of roasted green tea cream and milk cream gives it a good balance of toasty and slightly bitter tea flavors alongside some sweetness. I liked that it uses two different fillings rather than relying entirely on the tea flavor, which I think could make it more approachable for people who aren't huge hojicha fans. The crispy pastry also adds some texture to the creamy filling. At ¥260, it's an affordable little treat to have with a coffee or tea.

The biggest downside is that this pie might be a little too rich for some people, between the pastry and two creamy fillings, especially if you're after something light to snack on. The roasted green tea flavor may also be a drawback if you prefer sweeter, more familiar dessert flavors. Hojicha's slightly bitter, roasted taste isn't for everyone, and it could be a bit of an acquired taste even with the milk cream! As a tea fan though, I thought it was great -- if you're in the same boat then be sure to head in to a Zetteria (formerly Lotteria) store sooner rather than later. Happy eating! :)