Midori Moments

Spring has sprung and with it, it’s Japan’s rainy season. We wanted to celebrate all of this greenery with our Midori (green) Moments box.

Midori Moments

Spring has sprung and with it, it’s Japan’s rainy season. We wanted to celebrate all of this greenery with our Midori (green) Moments box.

Let’s dive into this month’s box

We’re “UnBokksuing” our Midori Moments snack box!

Let’s dive into this month’s box

We’re “UnBokksuing” our Midori Moments snack box!

This month's snacks:

Tokushima Sudachi Gummy

MADE BY: Zen-Noh
PRODUCT OF: Tokyo
FLAVOR: Sweet & Sour
VEGETARIAN: No
COMMON ALLERGENS: N/A
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Sudachi is a tiny citrus fruit used in place of lemon or lime. But good things come in small packages: these tangy sudachi gummies pack a punch! Sudachi-flavored snacks are rare even in Japan, so we’re excited to bring them to you.

Uji Matcha Waffle Cookie

MADE BY: Kyoei Seicha
PRODUCT OF: Kyoto
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs. Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: Alcohol

Two thick and crumbly waffle cookies encase a smooth and rich matcha-infused cream between their ridges. Matcha’s mild bitterness is seamlessly integrated into the rich cream.

Furano Melon Cookie

MADE BY: Kitami Suzuki Seika
PRODUCT OF: Hokkaido
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

These “cat’s tongue” shaped cookies sandwich a chocolate cream that’s flavored with juicy red melons from Furano City, Hokkaido. These melons have over 15% sugar content, so they’re as sweet as they are tasty!

Kingyo Jelly: Grape

MADE BY: Hata Seika
PRODUCT OF: Nara
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Dive deep into this grape-flavored jelly, and you’ll find a goldfish-shaped candy! When goldfish were introduced in Japan, they were only pets for the wealthy. We hope you feel like a million bucks eating this snack!

Kudamono Kotoba: Apple

MADE BY: Iida Seika
PRODUCT OF: Aichi
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

A delightful bite-sized jelly that’s filled with apple flavor! Did you know that Japanese apples are typically larger and sweeter than Western apples? We predict you and this treat will live apple-y ever after.

Ring Financier Cake: Matcha

MADE BY: Igetado
PRODUCT OF: Aichi
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs,Tree Nuts,Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Financier cakes are typically made with brown butter and almond flour. This incredibly moist version is flavored with premium matcha. At its center is a chocolate ganache that gives the pastry fullness and richness.

Toritama Baumkuchen: Matcha

MADE BY: Izumo Farm
PRODUCT OF: Yamaguchi
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

A soft baumkuchen cake with an earthy sweetness that only matcha can give. Baumkuchen is known for its many thin layers of batter that resemble the rings of a tree.

Funwari Meijin Mochi Puffs: Matcha Latte

MADE BY: Echigo Seika
PRODUCT OF: Niigata
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

These lighter-than-air creations are made with mochigome, or glutinous rice. Its flavor perfectly encapsulates the experience of cozying up with a verdant matcha latte.

Kabosu Nuts Sable Cookie

MADE BY: Dondoyaki Honpo
PRODUCT OF: Oita
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs,Tree Nuts,Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Kabosu is a citrus fruit native to Oita Prefecture. Its sour juice is often used in place of vinegar in local cuisine, but it’s also great for flavoring buttery cookies like this sable. The tender texture is broken up with finely chopped nuts for added interest.

Souka Matcha Senbei

MADE BY: Senbei Lab
PRODUCT OF: Saitama
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Eggs
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Two of our favorite Japanese creations: matcha and rice crackers, team up for this shatteringly crisp senbei. Dunk this matcha sugar-covered treat in green tea for a tasty afternoon.

Denroku Mame: Black Sesame

MADE BY: Denroku
PRODUCT OF: Yamagata
FLAVOR: Sweet
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Peanuts,Wheat
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Maker Denroku dips tiny roasted peanuts in black sesame-flavored sugar. The result is a crispy and aromatic snack with a sweet taste!

Lotus Root Chips: Wasabi Soy Sauce

MADE BY: Kamoi
PRODUCT OF: Okayama
FLAVOR: Savory
VEGETARIAN: No
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs,Fish, Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Lotus root is an incredibly crunchy vegetable that is an exciting alternative to your average potato chip. These crisps are the perfect courier for spicy wasabi and savory soy sauce.

Kyo no Sato: Negi Miso

MADE BY: Kyokaroku Senbei Honpo
PRODUCT OF: Kyoto
FLAVOR: Savory
VEGETARIAN: No
COMMON ALLERGENS: Fish, Wheat, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

If you’ve ever had scallions floating atop your miso soup, you already know the intensely savory vibe of these rice crackers! The umami-rich miso tempers the typical sharpness of a scallion for a caramelized, endlessly edible snack.

Genovese Okaki

MADE BY: Sanshin
PRODUCT OF: Chiba
FLAVOR: Savory
VEGETARIAN: No
COMMON ALLERGENS: Milk, Eggs, Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: Alcohol

Genovese pesto is made with fresh basil, olive oil, and parmesan. Its mouthwatering flavor pairs well with okaki, a cracker made from mochi rice.

Wafuu Mayonnaise Arare

MADE BY: Izaki Shoten
PRODUCT OF: Osaka
FLAVOR: Savory
VEGETARIAN: No
COMMON ALLERGENS: Eggs,Soy
ALSO CONTAINS: Alcohol

These arare or hail-shaped rice crackers are flavored with Japanese mayonnaise! Japanese mayo tends to be tangier and sweeter than the American variety, which pairs well with the savory cracker.

Satsumarche Yuzu Ryokucha Green Tea

MADE BY: Kagoshima Seicha
PRODUCT OF: Kagoshima
FLAVOR: Savory
VEGETARIAN: Yes
COMMON ALLERGENS: N/A
ALSO CONTAINS: N/A

Yuzu peel from Kagoshima Prefecture adds a fresh, fruity aroma to this premium tea. Each sip of smooth green tea is deliciously balanced by light citrus notes.

Brewing Instructions:

Steep for about 1 minute (or to desired taste) in 5 oz of 194F (80C) water.

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