Near the end of Tamsui Old Street, I saw a matcha dessert shop, next to the river, and an outdoor area with Japanese-style wooden and rattan tables and chairs.

The weather was too hot, so I ordered Oyama Maru matcha ice cream. The clerk suggested changing it to a cup (because the ice cream melts quickly), but the cone is an indispensable element of ice cream! Of course there has to be a cone.

This ice cream does melt quickly, so you have to eat it quickly. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the matcha flavor is moderate without any bitterness. This is the unique quality of Japanese matcha powder. Thinking back many years ago, Taiwanese green tea powder was labeled as matcha, but the taste was really different.

The cone has a sweet taste and is moderately thick and hard. Overall, the quality is quite good and highly recommended. The store will also include a single package of wet wipes printed with its own brand for easy wiping of mouth and hands.

Matcha Latte $130
Hojicha latte $130

Both matcha and hojicha are hand-made on-site, with just the right aroma and concentration. The slight sugar is not too sweet, about one-half the sweetness of sugar in a beverage store. Ordering sugar-free will not be bitter! If you are someone who usually likes to drink matcha, you will definitely like it💚

The store has windows on both sides, with the ordering area on the road side and the dining area on the seaside. There are two seaside seats where you can sit and enjoy while watching the seaside. The atmosphere is great! I want to try desserts and ice cream again next time I have a chance!