Suzukien Asakusa: Taste Tokyo's Best Matcha Gelato!

Sample Decadent Matcha Gelato at Suzukien Asakusa

When thinking of a taste representative of Japan, some may reply with soy sauce or miso paste. However, a majority would likely imagine matcha green tea.

In fact, matcha tea has always been associated with the image of Japan. In this article, we will introduce a shop where you can taste the authentic flavor of matcha. Suzukien located in Asakusa is a popular destination in Tokyo. Here, you can sample the most rich-tasting matcha gelato in the world.

Suzukien is an old teahouse with a history spanning 150 years. Customers can purchase a wide variety of tea, including sencha (non-powdered green tea) and gyokuro (high-grade green tea). Some of these tea variations are even believed to beautify the skin and improve health.

The shop is located near Sensoji Temple. Be sure to keep an eye out for its green banner!

At Suzukien, you can take a closer look at green tea-related merchandise, including a chasen (bamboo tea whisk) and kyusu (Japanese teapot).

7 Levels of Green Tea Flavors!

Pictured above are the different types of gelato available at Suzukien. The matcha gelato is created in collaboration with the matcha sweets factory Nanaya, located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

In addition to matcha gelato, Suzukien offers other Japanese flavors such as hojicha (roasted green tea), genmaicha (roasted brown rice tea), black sesame, and dainagon azuki (a type of sweet red bean).

Customers can select among seven levels of richness when ordering their matcha gelato. No. 7 is said to contain the most rich-tasting matcha flavor in the world. In the gelato industry, No. 5 is believed to be the richest-tasting dessert to produce.

However, at Suzukien, this limit is exceeded with their No. 7 gelato. You will be treated to an award-winning matcha gelato made with high-quality ingredients.

Suzukien is the only place where you can order the No. 7 gelato in addition to the Nanaya retail stores in Shizuoka Prefecture.

The gelato pictured to the left is the No. 1 while the right is No. 7. You can immediately notice the difference in richness from the color alone!

Below is our review of the world's most rich-tasting matcha gelato: the No. 7!

Upon taking a bite, the rich green tea overwhelmed our tastebuds. This matcha-infused gelato has a deep, refined tea flavor. Instead of the bitterness associated with matcha, it has the sophisticated taste of high-quality green tea powder.

We also tried No.1, which was much lighter and refreshing. Some people find No. 7 to be packed with matcha flavor but a little too rich-tasting. We hope you can find a flavor that matches your taste.

You can choose a single or double scoop in a cup or a cone. The price range varies according to the flavor.

We recommend ordering a double scoop with the combination of No. 7 and either the hojicha gelato or genmaicha gelato. The taste will be unlike anything you've tried before! Be sure to try different flavors to discover your favorite combination.

Suzukien's matcha gelato is very popular, with lines of customers going outside of the store. During rush hour, employees might hand out numbered tickets to those in line. Please be considerate towards other customers and wait your turn to order.

Some customers are so impressed by the delicious gelato that they head home with bags full of matcha products.

Green Tea Makes Perfect Souvenirs

Here are some items from Suzukien that are perfect souvenirs for those who are not familiar with Japanese tea.

This product is called NODATE. Even if you're unfamiliar with preparing matcha tea the traditional way, you can do it with this cute product. Simply use the shaker that comes with it. You won't even need to buy a whisk!

These are individually packaged sencha tea bags for single use. They cost around 100 yen and are popular souvenirs due to the Japanese designs, including a kabuki motif and Mt. Fuji. If you prefer to have more tea bags, we recommend purchasing a Mt. Fuji tea can.

You can also purchase green tea found in typical Japanese households and bring back the flavors of Japan. Ask a staff to help you find the perfect tea with the right flavor and aroma to suit your palate.

Matcha tea is a flavor deeply associated with Japan. Try the most rich-tasting gelato for an authentic flavor of green tea and sample other Japanese teas at Suzukien!

Suzukien Asakusa

3-4-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

This store carries tea utensils for enjoying delicious tea, as well as famous teas from various countries, mainly Japanese tea. You can also...