Hachijuhachi Asakusa is located in the Asakusa tourist area and is a specialty store that focuses on matcha beverages and desserts. The store has a minimalistic style with a Japanese aesthetic, maintaining a certain serenity even amidst the dense tourist crowds, which naturally raises expectations for the quality of the matcha.

This time, I ordered the "Matcha Latte + 3 small mochi." The overall performance of the matcha latte was somewhat disappointing. Although the color was beautiful, the tea flavor was rather weak, with a noticeable wateriness, lacking the thickness and bitterness that matcha should have. The ratio of milk to tea leaned towards dilution, resulting in insufficiently concentrated flavors. For those expecting a rich matcha or a clear tea aroma, this could be a letdown.

In contrast, the small mochi performed quite well. The outer layer was soft and chewy, with a good balance of elasticity and stickiness when chewed; it wasn't too hard or too sticky, making for a very pleasant texture. When paired with matcha powder, it compensated for the lack of tea aroma in the latte and slightly improved the overall experience.

Overall, Hachijuhachi Asakusa's environment and positioning are still attractive, but the matcha latte this time failed to showcase the depth one would expect from a matcha specialty store. If you're just looking for a small snack to accompany a stroll, the mochi is still worth trying; however, if you're primarily expecting a strong matcha experience, you may need to adjust your selection or lower your expectations.