It lets you experience the mildly sweet taste of mascarpone cheese and the subtle bitterness of matcha with each bite! It seemed almost presumptuous for Nestlé to flavor a chocolate bar like shingen mochi, which is rooted in traditional Japanese confectionary, then stamp its brand on it and produce it en masse. That if this was the soul of a Kit Kat, then holding the soul of a Kit Kat was like holding nothing at all. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Demetriou, Danielle (12 December 2015). And for adults, nostalgia — a literal longing for home — can also affect the flavors toward which we orient ourselves.

Because the sweet is so adaptable, everyone who eats it calibrates it obsessively, adjusting the ingredients so it tastes the way they like. Over the years, there have been over 300 different Japanese Kit Kats to try and taste (but alas many are limited edition). The Kit Kat was first produced as a crisp, four-finger chocolate wafer bar in the 1930s, in Britain, by the chocolate manufacturer Rowntree’s. Created by Yasumasa Takagi, these luxury Kit Kats incorporate the refined flavor profiles of tea like Gyokuro, Kocha, Oolong, Hojicha, and Genmaicha. Get Tickets To the Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku [11% OFF] Experience one of the craziest, most colorful places in Tokyo — the all-new Samurai Restaurant, from the creators of the Robot Restaurant.Indulge in the fusion of tradition and innovation with KitKat Ume Sake – a limited edition creation that celebrates the rich flavors of Japan in every bite. Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Japan with our Sakura and Kinako flavored Kit Kat, a tantalizing fusion of delicate cherry blossoms and the rich, nutty essence of Kinako. The carefully balanced blend of creamy milk chocolate and the exquisite bitterness of Matcha creates a sensorial experience that is both indulgent and refreshing. Standing beneath the fresh, moving wafers, I asked Iwai if I could hold one, as if it were a newborn, and I did not expect him to let me.

Launched in 2023, this is the very first Kit Kat to offer two flavors in one - whole wheat biscuit on top and original milk chocolate at the bottom.This limited edition is the result of an exclusive collaboration between KitKat and Baskin Robbins, the famous ice cream brand.