by Rea Gierran
MANILA – Royce’, a leading Japanese chocolatier, brings back its limited edition Maccha chocolates in the Philippines.
“We can see that Filipinos seem to like anything with Maccha so we’re very excited to once again be able to offer them this special treat,” Royce’ Philippines General Manager Crystal Rebucas said.
Maccha green tea, known as the centerpiece of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies since at least the 16th century, has recently been included in the list of interior design trends for 2016, and it’s no wonder why. Aside from its physical health benefits, the act of concocting and drinking maccha green tea is also a form meditation, which is good for a person’s mental health.
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Knowing the cultural and historical significance of this product, Royce’ observes the same reverence when crafting maccha into confections, using special techniques to infuse chocolates with the incomparable taste of green tea. The result is the signature silky texture of Royce’ chocolates mixed with the complex and earthy flavor of Maccha.
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“Our colleagues in Japan are constantly working hard in finding the perfect balance between the maccha flavor and our chocolates hence the collection has actually grown over the past three years,” Rebucas added.
The Green Tea Collection will be available until September 30 at Royce’ shops in Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 5, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, and The Podium. You may also follow Royce on Facebook (@RoyceChocolatePH) and Instagram (@roycechocolateph) for more information about the limited edition maccha chocolates, including product photos.
