This is the Coles Easter Hot Cross Buns Matcha & Raspberry Inspired. Each pack contained four buns, each measuring approximately 6 × 6 × 5 cm.

The buns presented with a muted khaki-green interior from matcha (1%), topped with a darker green cross. White chocolate chunks (8%) and raspberry-flavoured fudge pieces (6%) were visibly distributed throughout. Aroma opened with a clear, sweet raspberry note.

Preparation involved heating in the microwave (approximately 20 seconds for one bun or 40 seconds for two). After heating, the cross developed a mild chew with little distinct flavour. The bun itself became soft and pillowy, with a light, even crumb.

On tasting, the initial impression was led by raspberry, delivering a bright sweetness with a light tang. Through the mid-palate, the white chocolate contributed a soft creaminess that rounded the fruit. The matcha remained in the background, presenting as a subdued, slightly grassy note without bitterness or artificial edge. Flavour progression remained consistent, with raspberry carrying from opening through to the finish. The finish was clean and lightly sweet, with residual fruitiness and a faint creamy note. Texture remained tender throughout, with occasional soft inclusions from the fudge and melted chocolate providing contrast without disrupting the overall structure. The flavour profile aligned more closely with fruit-forward matcha drinks, where berry sweetness dominates and the matcha remains subdued.

Overall, a raspberry-led bun with soft texture and restrained matcha, supported by light creaminess from white chocolate.

This Coles Easter Hot Cross Buns Matcha & Raspberry Inspired contained 320 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.