Tag Archives: red bean

Azuki Matcha Latte & Frappuccino at Starbucks

Posted on February 6, 2012 by superhappyawesome

I know you can get green tea lattes at Starbucks in the US these days, but somehow I doubt that this special winter version, the Azuki Matcha Latte, will be making it’s way across the Pacific any time soon. The … Continue reading →

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Ozenzai & Mochi

Posted on January 4, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Today we decided to try a traditional Japanese New Year’s treat–おぜんざい. Ozenzai is a  red bean soup served with Mochi, or rice cakes. The soup is sweet and, well, beany. Red beans, called azuki in Japan, are a common sweet … Continue reading →

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