This is the Kamakura Warabimochi Earl Grey Lemon Sorbet with Warabimochi Delight ($12.50, M size, fixed ice, fixed sweetness). This beverage featured a layer of warabimochi, topped with Earl Grey black tea, a scoop of lemon sorbet, and a slice of fresh lemon.
When consumed chilled and stirred, the warabimochi offered a thick, melty texture with a pronounced sweetness. However, the lemon sorbet, which resembled standard lemon sorbet, overpowered the Earl Grey tea, masking the characteristic citrusy bergamot notes. The resulting flavour resembled a very sugary black tea with a faint hint of lemon. The lemon sorbet lacked the qualities of fresh lemon, with minimal sourness or tartness. It tasted similar to Weis-brand sorbet, offering no zesty balance to the drink’s overall sweetness. While the warabimochi provided a satisfying textural element, its nuanced qualities were better appreciated in Kamakura Warabimochi’s signature drinks.
This Earl Grey Lemon Sorbet with Warabimochi Delight was purchased from Kamakura Warabimochi in Sydney, Australia in January 2024.