This is the Premium Japanese Strawberry Asakawa-en Matcha Latte ($12.50) from Kamakura Warabimochi. It featured a layered presentation with a base of warabimochi, topped with cooked strawberries, ice, milk, whisked matcha, and whipped cream.
Consumed chilled and well-stirred, the drink offered substantial chunks of cooked strawberries—sweet yet retaining enough bite to deliver a vibrant, fresh flavour when chewed. The warabimochi added a gentle sweetness, complementing the strawberries and creating a texture reminiscent of strawberry-flavoured warabimochi. This thoughtful combination of toppings aligned well with the best of modern ‘boba’ drinks.
The matcha latte itself had a well-rounded matcha flavour, offering a refined grassy umami without bitterness. The whipped cream was smooth and high-quality—distinct from the aerated texture of canned whipped cream—and melted seamlessly into the drink, enriching the matcha latte without introducing unwanted dairy notes or dilution.
Overall, this was an impeccable take on a strawberry matcha latte and an easy choice for repurchasing. It would be the preferred version when craving this particular combination.
This Premium Japanaese Strawberry Asakawa-en’s Matcha Latte was purchased from kamakura Warabimochi in Sydney, Australia in February 2025.