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· Bryan Ke
Starbucks Japan adds powdered seaweed to new matcha Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappucino is a limited-time drink with a dash of seaweed. In a press release issued on Monday, Starbucks Japan announced that its new drink, called the Matcha Genmai Mochi Frappuccino, will be available starting on Dec. 26.
· Bryan Ke
Matcha ice cream proves too much to handle in hilarious viral video
A viral video of people coughing and choking after trying matcha ice cream from Nagamine Seicha in Tokyo resurfaced on Twitter earlier this week. The clip, first shared online by Twitter user @JapaneseBaobao in March 2021, was re-shared by @Johnny_suputama on Tuesday and has…
· Carl Samson
Matcha boosts sleep quality and emotional perception, study finds
A new study from Japan shows that matcha can improve sleep quality and social cognition — specifically emotional perception based on facial expression. Ninety-nine men and women aged 60 to 85 took part in a year-long clinical trial which investigated the effects of daily matcha…
· Celine Pun
Singaporean ramen chain introduces ‘world’s first’ chilli crab matcha macchiato drinks
Takagi Ramen is launching their new chilli crab macchiato drink, made with “real chilli crab sauce,” on April 15 in their seven Singapore stores. For S$5.90 (approximately $4.35), customers can choose a chilli crab matcha macchiato made with coconut milk or coconut water. Takagi…
· Jin Hyun
12 Gifts For Your Matcha-Obsessed Friend This Christmas
Matcha lattes have been all the rage lately, with the beverage taking over cafe chains all over the world. Matcha, which can literally be translated to “powdered tea,” is harvested from high-quality tea leaves and offers more health benefits as it involves ingesting the actual…
· Ryan General
Matcha and Durian Hot Pot Combo From China is Actually a Real Thing
While hot pot can be very versatile in the type of ingredients that people choose, a new hot pot combo from China is seemingly trying to test the very limits on what’s possible. A video of a matcha and durian hot pot combo has emerged online and it’s already confusing a lot of…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks killer? China’s largest coffee chain makes US debut
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain that overtook Starbucks in its home market, opened its first two U.S. locations in Manhattan on Monday. Where they are: Luckin opened stores at 755 Broadway in Greenwich Village near New York University and 800 6th Avenue in NoMad,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Popular Japanese mochi shop to open first US location in SoCal
Warabimochi Kamakura, a popular Japanese mochi shop, will open its first U.S. location at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, on Oct. 31. The shop is known for warabimochi made from bracken starch and coated in sweet toasted soybean flour. Kamakura will also offer…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-recommended Japanese ramen shop makes Texas debut in Houston’s Asiatown
Mensho, a Japan-based ramen shop, has opened its first Texas location in Houston’s Asiatown. The opening comes just before the city is set to receive its first Michelin Guide, which has generated excitement and anticipation among food enthusiasts.
· Carl Samson
Watch: Woman left by father as a child rents man to be her ‘dad’ in Japan visit
A woman abandoned by her father as a child hired a man to fill the void during a recent trip to Japan. Key points:
· Carl Samson
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf unveils its first boba drink
For the first time since the bubble tea craze hit the U.S., The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has released a boba drink as part of a new tea collection. About the drink: The Jollibee-owned, Southern California-based chain is debuting Ceylon milk tea with brown sugar boba, which…
· Michelle De Pacina
Olivia Rodrigo becomes the 1st Filipino American to grace Vogue US cover
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has made history by becoming the first Filipino American to land on the cover of Vogue US. Vogue US cover: The 20-year-old singer-songwriter flaunts a silver dress on the magazine’s August issue. Rodrigo spoke about her childhood leading up to her acting…
· Michelle De Pacina
Artket Goods’ Asian-inspired candles tap into nostalgic scents of childhood
Francesca Chan of Artket Goods found a unique way to honor various Asian cultures through candles, with scents that range in inspiration from classic snacks to traditional medicines. Chan, a 28-year-old full-time graphic designer in the medical field, launched her online…
· Bryan Ke
This Malaysian restaurant puts croissants on ramen and people are losing it
Several Instagram users were left in stitches after the owner of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do, a ramen spot in Malaysia, announced its newest dish: the “Croissant Ramen Bowl.” Instagram user and chef Shozo Kamizato (@menya_shishido), whose restaurant is located in the Malaysian city of…
· Chandler Treon
Durian Milk Tea protein powder turns the fruit’s pungent power into gains
Adventurous fitness enthusiasts and boba fans alike can now add Durian Milk Tea flavor protein powder to their post-workout routine. Far East Alchemy, an Asian Australian-owned fitness supplement brand, is offering the unique flavor on their website for a limited time. The…
· Editorial Staff
17 #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt products from Asia you can get in the US
There aren’t many apps more entertaining than TikTok, but it’s also a great place to find interesting products that people just can’t stop raving about. Whether it’s the coolest Demon Slayer bandages you’ve ever seen, spicy self-heating instant hot pot (?!), space-saving…
· William Yuk
Jeff Goldblum experiences ‘religious ecstasy’ after trying Pocky for first time
One of Hollywood’s most eccentric figures has been enlightened by the ecstatic flavors of a Pocky stick. On Wednesday, actor Jeff Goldblum was building gingerbread houses on a Twitch livestream with Rolling Stone when he tried his first-ever pocky.
· Editorial Staff
JAPAN HOUSE L.A. to host a modern ‘kaiseki’ with Michelin-star chef Hiroo Nagahara
A rare and exquisite Japanese dining experience is coming to Los Angeles for a limited time thanks to Michelin-star chef Hiroo Nagahara. From Nov. 4 to Dec. 17, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, an exclusive cultural destination located inside Ovation Hollywood, is hosting a dinner…
· Bryan Ke
Singaporeans disagree with Japanese TikToker who claims ‘chope-ing’ is unique to Japan
A viral video posted by Japanese TikToker Matcha Samurai was flooded with comments from several Singaporeans who disagreed that “chope-ing,” the act of claiming a table in a food court by placing items on it, is unique to Japan. The clip, which was posted on Monday, has already…
· Celine Pun
Milk tea eggs: New York City boba shops are helping fuel new viral drink trend
Boba chains in New York City are selling boba drinks in limited-edition egg-shaped containers. I’Milky, founded originally as Mu Bai in Taiwan in 2017, had previously sold their Magic Eggs collectibles in April and May in 2021. This year, the international chain brought back…