Hong Kong – From the return of IKEA’s wildly popular matcha mochi ice cream to a new collaboration between 7‑Eleven and Kyoto’s renowned Itoh Kyuemon, the city’s food scene is awash with green this April. Restaurants, bakeries, and convenience stores have launched an array of limited‑time matcha desserts, catering to the legions of local “matcha‑holics.” With availability ranging from just a few weeks to a full year, fans are urged to act fast to sample everything from rich Basque cheesecakes to chewy Japanese doughnuts.
Iconic Retailers Join the Trend
IKEA brings back its matcha series until 30 April 2026, offering a choice of 12% (extra‑rich) or 2.5% matcha concentration. The lineup includes a matcha soft‑serve cone, a mochi sundae with chewy rice dumplings, a Basque cheesecake, and a matcha panna cotta. Social‑media user Snowycookingmama described the mochi version as “chewy with a deep, lingering tea flavour.”
7‑Eleven has partnered with the historic Uji tea house Itoh Kyuemon to launch a 11‑item range. Highlights include matcha cream doughnuts, ring‑shaped “pon de ring” pastries, a Basque cheesecake, and a matcha mocha roll cake. Also returning are 7CAFÉ’s matcha latte and matcha fresh milk. Prices per item vary by store, but the entire collection is limited edition.
Mister Donut, the Japanese doughnut chain, introduces its “Supreme Matcha” series with four items: a crispy matcha pon de ring topped with roasted soy flakes, a matcha twist, a red bean ring, and a chocolate‑dipped crunchy doughnut. Circle the Round shared a video walkthrough on U Lifestyle, noting the pon de ring’s “fragrant crunch.”
Specialty Shops and Cafes
Ten Ren’s Tea has revived its “Gokujo Matcha” range, using powder sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture. The Japanese Matcha Latte offers a slight bitterness that gives way to a clean aftertaste, while the Matcha Sea Salt Latte adds a savoury twist. User Hello this is Luffy praised the “silky smooth texture and bold tea aroma.”
Katona Bakery in Jordan is drawing queues for its matcha red bean mochi bread and matcha panna cotta baguette. The latter features a thick, wobbly matcha jelly layered with sweet red bean paste—a combination one reviewer called “perfectly balanced.”
Newly opened KYO MATCHA in Kai Tak’s Sky Tower mall specialises exclusively in matcha. The café offers gelato, pastries, bagels, and cakes with adjustable matcha intensity. Its minimalist Japanese wood interior has already become a weekend photo hotspot.
In Central, Mame to Cha brews organic Shizuoka matcha tea‑ceremony style. The pistachio matcha cream top and layered parfaits have earned rave reviews. Owner Super Fat Girl said the “Uji matcha is fragrant with a pleasant bitterness that lingers.”
How to Make the Most of Matcha Season
All seven picks are limited‑edition and subject to stock availability at individual outlets. For real‑time updates, prices, and user ratings, download the U Lifestyle App or follow the U Community Instagram and Facebook pages. Whether you prefer a classic soft serve or an experimental savoury latte, this spring’s matcha wave offers something for every palate—but only if you grab it before it disappears.