Christmas-worthy recipes made with nutritious "coarse-ground tea"

The appeal of "Arabikicha" (coarsely ground tea) is that you can fully enjoy all the nutrients such as dietary fiber and catechins. It's easy to use in drinks, sweets, and dishes, making it perfect for creating seasonal recipes. This time, we're introducing "Arabikicha arrangement recipes" that will shine this Christmas!

"Arabikicha" Sweets to Brighten Your Christmas

With illuminations lighting up the streets, the Christmas season is a time of joy. We highly recommend enjoying these vibrant green sweets made with Arabikicha during this special time. The exquisite blend of Japanese bitterness and sweetness will elevate your winter tea time. By using ready-made products, you can easily create party-ready treats that are perfect for Christmas in both appearance and taste.

The Charm of Arabikicha

Wakoen's popular product, "Arabikicha," allows you to consume all the nutrients of the tea leaves. Since its particles are larger than general powdered green tea, its charm lies in its robust aroma and flavor.

Arabikicha's appeal is that you can not only enjoy it as a "drinking tea," but also mix it into dishes as a powder or consume it with other ingredients. Since it allows you to take in catechins and dietary fiber as a whole, it helps support gut health and bodily circulation.

Arabikicha Christmas Brownies

These are tea sweets designed to resemble a Christmas tree, made with Wakoen's powdered green tea, "Arabikicha." Perfect for parties! I created them by associating brownies, the green color of tea, and Christmas! Wakoen's "Arabikicha" allows you to deliciously consume all the nutritional components of tea, and it's also convenient for cooking as it's less likely to clump.

Ingredients (for one 18cm x 18cm mold)

• Butter: 70g
  

• Kibisato (unrefined cane sugar): 80g
  

• Eggs: 2
  

• White chocolate: 90g
  

• Cake flour: 70g
  

• Arabikicha (powdered tea): 20g
  

• ☆For topping: stick cookies, powdered sugar, silver dragées, white chocolate, etc., as needed
  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170℃ (bake for 20 minutes).
   

2. Cream softened butter and kibisato well.
   

3. Add eggs, returned to room temperature, in two batches and mix until smooth.
   

4. Add melted white chocolate and mix until glossy.
   

5. Mix cake flour and arabikicha, then sift into the mixture and fold in.
   

6. Pour into the mold, smooth the surface, tap to remove air bubbles, and bake for 20 minutes.
   

7. Let cool slightly, then cut into triangles. Make a slit, insert a cookie, and decorate with powdered sugar, etc.
   
   

Tips & Tricks
・Return eggs to room temperature to prevent separation.
・When making the slit to insert the cookie, scoop it out to prevent the dough from cracking.
・After refrigerating, return to room temperature to restore moistness.

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Arabikicha Christmas Tree Tart

Perfect for a Christmas party! This recommended sweet combines the flavor of sweet potato with the aroma of tea (green tea). When I thought of green-colored sweets for Christmas, a Christmas tree tart was the first thing that came to mind. Pushing it through a sieve is a bit of work, but the visual fun and deliciousness make it worth the effort!

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• Sweet potato: 200g
  

• Milk: 80cc
  

• Sugar: 30g
  

• Butter: 20g
  

• Arabikicha (powdered tea): 2.5g
  

• Ready-made tart shells (small): 8
  

• Silver dragées, chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar: appropriate amounts of each
  
  

Instructions

1. Peel the sweet potato, cut into 2-3 cm thick slices, and soak in water (approx. 5 minutes).
   

2. Drain the water and heat in a microwave (600W) for approx. 4 minutes.
   

3. Once soft, mash with a fork.
   

4. Add milk, sugar, butter, and arabikicha, and mix well.
   

5. Strain through a sieve to make it smooth, then put into a piping bag.
   

6. Pipe onto tart shells and decorate with silver dragées, chocolate, etc.
   
   

Tips & Tricks
・Choose a light-colored variety of sweet potato for a vibrant green tea color.
・If the mixture is too firm, adjust with milk.

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Summary | Make Christmas even more special with Arabikicha

Christmas sweets made with arabikicha are not only charming in appearance but also a special treat that allows you to enjoy the full aroma, color, and nutrients. They gently brighten your winter tea time and enrich your time with family and friends.

Easy to make and beautifully presented, they are perfect for gifts and party menus. This season, please enjoy a heartwarming Christmas with Wakoen's "Arabikicha."