McDonalds Japan has released a limited-edition matcha series around the beginning of Fall at their McCafe by Barista for the last couple of years. For 2019, McDonalds introduces their Uji Powdered Green Tea Series which will only be available for a limited time.

All of these limited edition matcha beverages are made with premium matcha green tea from Uji in Kyoto. Uji Matcha is known as the best green tea in Japan.

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The McCafe Choco Matcha Frappe (medium 490 yen, large for 530 yen) is a new invention and comes with chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped cream and added Belgian chocolate and Oreo crumble topping. The bitter matcha goes surprisingly well with the smooth chocolate and the Oreo crumbles add some crunch.

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The McCafe Matcha Latte Frappe (medium 450 yen, large 490 yen) lets you enjoy the pure matcha and milk taste. It is topped with normal whipped cream and matcha powder.

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The McCafe Iced Matcha Latte (medium 390 yen, large 430 yen) is served iced but not blended with the ice like the frappes. It is also smoother in taste and texture.

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Lastly, there is the traditional McCafe Hot Matcha Latte (medium 350 yen, large 390 yen). The well-loved combination of bitter green tea infused with creamy milk foam.

The Uji Powdered Green Tea Series which will only be available until mid-October 2019 at all McCafe by Barista Japan-wide.

McCafe by Barista Official Site: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/shop/barista/

Written by Chiara Mischke