Formosa Yay Matcha Mochi — 6 Pieces (180g)

Earthy, subtly bitter, and gently sweet. Formosa Yay Matcha Mochi is a premium Taiwanese mochi infused with matcha (Japanese green tea) — a soft, chewy glutinous rice mochi with the distinctive earthy, slightly grassy flavor of quality matcha. Six individually portioned pieces per pack. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature with a cup of tea. Made in Taiwan.

Product Details

• Contents: 6 pieces per pack
• Net Weight: 180g
• Country of Origin: Taiwan
• Brand: Formosa Yay
• Flavor: Matcha (green tea)
• Best served: Chilled or at room temperature

What Is Matcha?

Matcha is finely ground Japanese green tea — earthy, slightly grassy, and with a pleasant natural bitterness that distinguishes it from sweet or fruity flavors. Think of it as the sophisticated, less sweet counterpart in the world of sweets — like the difference between milk chocolate and high-quality dark chocolate. The bitterness is mild and beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the glutinous rice dough, creating a flavor that is refreshing and never cloying.

Flavor & Texture

• 🌵 Matcha flavor: Earthy, slightly grassy, and subtly bitter — the distinctive green tea character that feels both sophisticated and comforting. Never sugary or artificial
• 🍚 Glutinous rice shell: Soft, pillowy, and gently chewy — springy and elastic with a pleasant resistance that gives way slowly. Dusted in starch to prevent sticking
• ✨ Together: The earthy matcha flavor is balanced by the mild sweetness of the rice dough — a clean, vegetal finish that lingers gently
• ❄️ Best chilled: Serving chilled enhances the chew and keeps the matcha flavor bright and refreshing

New to Mochi?

Mochi is made from mochigome (Japanese glutinous rice) — pounded into a smooth, elastic dough and shaped into soft, round balls. There’s nothing quite like it in Western desserts: not spongy like cake, not dense like fudge, not crisp like a cookie. Just a tender, supple chew that gives way slowly — a bite-sized experience as much about texture as taste.

How to Enjoy

• Serve chilled or at room temperature — remove from refrigerator 5–10 minutes before eating for the best texture
• Pair with hot tea — green tea, hojicha, or oolong complement the matcha flavor beautifully
• Enjoy slowly — matcha mochi is a dessert meant to be savored in unhurried bites

Formosa Yay Imperial Mochi Range

• 🌵 Matcha (this product): Earthy, subtly bitter, and sophisticated — the green tea mochi
• 🍓🍍🍈 Fruit Flavored — Mango, Melon, Strawberry: Bright and fruity — 12 pieces, no filling, fruit-flavored shell. Also available in our store
• ⚫ Black Sesame: Warm, toasty, and deeply nutty — with sesame filling. Also available in our store
• ❤️ Red Bean: Warm, earthy, and gently sweet — with red bean filling. Also available in our store
• 🌰 Taro: Mild, nutty, and creamy — with taro filling. Also available in our store

Perfect For

• 🌵 Matcha lovers: The earthy, sophisticated green tea flavor in a premium Taiwanese mochi format
• 🍡 Mochi enthusiasts: A classic flavor that pairs perfectly with the chewy glutinous rice shell
• 🎁 Gifting: A beautifully presented Taiwanese sweet — great for gift boxes, Mid-Autumn, or any occasion
• ☕ Tea pairing: The ideal accompaniment to green tea, hojicha, or oolong

Note: Please check the actual package for full ingredient and allergen information before consuming. Keep refrigerated.