Matcha Eight is a Malaysian brand that produces premium, all-natural Japanese tea ice cream using single-origin tea powder from Wazuka, Kyoto. The name "Matcha Eight" is a tribute to the eight local farmers who supply the tea, and the brand collaborates with Michelin-starred Master Chef Takuji Takahashi to develop unique flavors. Their ice cream is made without additives or preservatives and comes in eight different levels of tea intensity, including sencha, matcha, and hojicha.
Key features
Brand origin: Founded in April 2021 in Malaysia.
Ice cream: Made with 100% natural ingredients and single-origin tea powder from Wazuka, Kyoto.
No additives: Free from preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial coloring.
Flavor profiles: Offers eight types of ice cream, with a range of intensities from light sencha and matcha to strong hojicha.
Collaborations: Partners with Michelin-starred Master Chef Takuji Takahashi from Kyoto to create recipes.
Name significance: "Matcha Eight" honors the eight farmers who supply the brand with their tea.
Menu and availability
Flavors: Includes options like "Maybe It's Love" (light matcha), "Hocus Matchacus" (strong matcha with a bitter aftertaste), and "Ho Ho Hoji" (strong roasted sencha).
Products: Offers ice cream, desserts, and drinks.
Price: Ice cream is priced from RM13 per scoop, desserts from RM13 per platter, and drinks from RM10 per cup (as of a December 2023 report).
Locations: Has flagship outlets in Malaysia, such as at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre and The Exchange TRX.
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