108 MATCHA SARO, the high-quality Matcha Dessert Shop that originates from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, has opened its second outlet at Changi Airport #02-93 Departure/Check-In Hall North Terminal 3; just two months after its debut in Singapore with its first outlet at Suntec City, #B1-K05.
In celebration of the second outlet opening, 108 MATCHA SARO has specially created its new Shiro Mochi Obanyaki that will be exclusively available at the Changi Airport Terminal 3 outlet till 13 October, before it is launched at its Suntec City outlet. The exquisite Shiro Mochi Obanyaki snack is made by grilling white mochi skin that has the perfect balance between viscosity and elasticity under precise timing and temperature control. Firm and slightly crisp on the outside and soft inside, the chewy, non-sticky texture is generously filled with the option of red bean paste or Matcha custard and French Premium Dark Chocolate from Valrhona – specifically Caraibe 66%, which is a perfect balance of smooth chocolate and roasted dried fruit notes with a slightly oaky finish.
Priced at SGD 3.50 each, they are made in-store daily to ensure the freshness of the obanyakis. There is also an ongoing ‘Buy 5 Get 1 Free*’ Obanyaki promotion at both outlets.
108 MATCHA SARO is also launching another new product, Nougat, that comes in two flavours – Matcha Almond and Hojicha Almond, at both its Suntec City and Changi Airport Terminal 3 outlets.
The Matcha Almond Nougats with a subdued sweetness are made with 108 MATCHA SARO’s very own premium Kyoto Uji Matcha powder and crunchy Californian almonds perfectly roasted in low-heat. As Matcha is sensitive to temperature, humidity and direct light, all the nougats are individually wrapped, stored in refrigerator and only packed in opaque box upon every order to ensure the quality of the Matcha is maintained.
The aromatic Hojicha Almond Nougats, made with premium finely powdered Hojicha by roasting Sencha, has a light texture, minimal bitterness and astringency. When you pop a nougat into your mouth, the aroma and flavour of the green tea or hojicha spread all over the taste buds, giving a lingering aftertaste to enjoy. Priced at SGD 8.90 per box of six pieces, 108 MATCHA SARO Nougat contains no preservatives, artificial colours, artificial flavours, and are suitable for all ages.
“The reception of 108 MATCHA SARO in Singapore since its launch has been remarkable and we are very happy with the positive feedback of the products. It is also testimony of Singaporeans’ discerning taste and love for matcha. We are excited to open our second outlet with more outlets in the pipeline”, said Mr Chaw, CEO of AC Hesed Pte Ltd, the company behind 108 MATCHA SARO Singapore.
What’s The 108 MATCHA SARO Difference?
Using Uji Matcha powder from Kyoto in its matcha desserts and Taiwan’s Pingtung Wandan red bean in its Obanyaki and Parfait, the high quality and taste of 108 MATCHA SARO’s products are kept consistent as they are made fresh on site daily.
108 MATCHA SARO’s Uji Matcha powder is made in collaboration with traditional tea masters using ancient blending techniques and the highest grade of quality tea leaves from Uji. The picked tea leaves are first steamed and dried in a Ro, a unique furnace designed for this process, resulting in a tea-base called Tencha. The leave stems and veins from the Tencha is then removed, and the remaining tea leaves are stone-ground to a fine powder for use.
Famous for red beans with a rich, distinct flavour, Pingtung, Wandan produces 80% of red beans grown in Taiwan. Using these red beans, the paste produced is specially customized for 108 MATCHA SARO in terms of the sugar level, consistency and texture for optimum taste.
Besides the special curation of the key ingredients, 108 MATCHA SARO also takes pride in the precision in which the items are made fresh on site daily. Customers can watch the staff “live” in action at the store, making the Obanyaki and Warabi mochi from scratch, as the fragrant aroma fills the air.
Aside from the range of must-try Obanyakis that comes in five different flavours, the not-to-be-missed items also include melt-in-your-mouth Warabi Mochi, Parfait and Hokkaido Soft Serve Ice Cream.