The Japanese take our love for matcha very seriously! Japan’s love for green tea matcha has entered daily life beyond just a delicious beverage. Matcha began to find its way into tasty snacks that we had no idea would become a Japanese export industry.
Many tourists and visitors have fallen in love with Japanese matcha snacks, which up to this time could only be found in Japan. But the global craze for matcha is demanding new ways to find these health-infused green tea snacks. They’ve become so popular that you can now find many of them on Amazon.
I have listed my 17 best choices for matcha snacks. Don’t just take my word for it; those listed below have received at least a customer review of 4.5/5. All products are directly imported from Japan.
So, what kinds of matcha snacks and desserts are available? Here are my top 17 matcha snack products from Japan on Amazon!
1. Lotte Choco Pie Green Tea – 12 Individual Packs
You will find rich chocolate, cream, and green tea all in one snack. These will satisfy and, at the same time, give sweetness and health benefits. They feature the delicious tastes of green tea, chocolate, and pie. Since it is in individual packs, you can share it with your friends and loved ones, and there’s no need for a container to store the unfinished chocolate pies.
2. KitKat Deep Matcha Flavor
The KitKat that we love also comes in green tea-covered wafers. Some expect it to have a bitter taste, but the flavor is nice and sweet. Have a KitKat break, and you will want more. They’re yummy, and you can still feel the lingering flavor in your mouth of the matcha. Whether crumbled or whole, you can have this snack with a green tea drink, coffee, or a milkshake. A small sweet that also makes a lovely garnish to your cake, cream, or other desserts.
3. IQBAR Brain + Body Protein Bars: Matcha Chai Flavor
A healthy workout snack that you love to take a bite out of before or after a workout With brain-boosting ingredients, you won’t feel guilty that you are eating "junk food." This is a great green tea matcha snack when you are on a diet yet want some nutrients. No sugar, alcohol, dairy- and GMO-free, too. Keto and Paleo-friendly. A vegan snack that is ready-to-eat and on-the-go Each bar is individually wrapped for your convenience.
4. Meiji Rich Matcha Biscuits
Chocolate, biscuit, and green tea in one snack. Well known for Hello Panda and chocolate almond snacks, this matcha Meiji offering will surely not fail you in terms of taste. No need to make biscuits and spreads when you are in a hurry! You can also get the green tea nutrition benefits without having to make a cup of green tea. If you are a Japanese green tea fan, this is a must-try snack because it has the thick green tea filling that tastes a bit strong yet melts easily on your tongue, sandwiched between crunchy choco biscuits.
5. Matcha Tea Macaroons
Delicious macaroons made from the ‘tree of life’ (coconut tree) and green tea. Healthy, vegan, and organic coconut cookies that make every bite a special, calming experience. These treats are dehydrated to preserve the flavor, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals so you can get the best of their benefits and taste. A perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Good for people with gluten intolerance and those who want to eat a moderate amount of healthy snacks. All ingredients are organic, including the maple syrup used as a sweetener.
6. Loacker Quadratini Premium Matcha Green Tea Wafer Cookies
With soft wafers and yummy flavored creams, there’s no doubt that Loacker is a leading snack brand that you won’t want to miss. With flavors like hazelnut and chocolate wafers added to their line of bite-size quadratics, green tea is now on their product line. Don’t miss out on this treat! It is so delicious that you might eat the whole package in one sitting! Sharing is caring, too, in case you don’t want to overeat.
7. Royce’ Nama Chocolate Maccha
When traveling round-trip to Japan, you won’t want to miss tasting chocolates from Royce. You won’t even have to worry about finding the nearest washroom to wash your hands, because this Royce Nama Chocolate Maccha has quality packaging with a small plastic spoon inside, so you don’t have to touch and risk destroying those green tea chocolates. If buying at the airport, it is best to ask to pack this with ice so it won’t melt inside your carry-on bag. The ice that they will give you is nicely packaged and will not leak. Indulge with these squares, and you will feel the combination of sweetness and bitterness that turns out to be one of the most delicious green tea snacks ever.
8. Hawaiian Host Matcha Green Tea Chocolate Covered Macadamias
Indulge in a mini matcha macadamia nut chocolate. Having chocolate with almonds, macadamias, or any nuts is really a mouthwatering mini-feast. Chocolate lovers cannot stop munching on these small treats, sometimes finishing them in a single sitting. In this green tea chocolate collection, you can leisurely eat those bites to savor the sweetened matcha flavor combined with the crunchy macadamia nut. Imagine unhurriedly eating these small treats—it’s a wonderful feeling, right? You can have a glass of water, wine, or milk with them and take a selfie.
9. Pejoy Cookie with Matcha Latte Flavour
Love green tea lattes? From the makers of Pocky comes another type of biscuit snack made in Thailand. Pejoy is a stick snack where you can take a bite and taste the green tea filling inside. A perfect match with an actual latte drink, coffee, or green tea drink. Also a convenient snack for a day out with your lover.
10. Glico Pocky Matcha Green Tea
The famous Glico snack, where you can pull a stick and take a bite or share it with your special friend, is imported from Japan. Pocky in matcha green tea flavor is a perfect snack if you want a few biscuits with a creamy green tea taste. It is good for people who are on a diet but want to satisfy their sweet cravings with only a very small amount of flour, dairy, and sugar. Just don’t eat all the Pocky in the 10-box package in 1-4 days unless you have two or more people sharing them with you! A fun snack for while you are in a café writing notes or reading a book.
11. Japanese Moist Green Tea Cho-co-late Snack / Riska Ninjapo Sakutto Sittori Matcha (2.5oz – 5pcs Set)
These lovely Japanese green tea chocolate snacks are the perfect size to enjoy with a cup of hot Japanese green tea. Each 2.5-ounce chocolate is individually wrapped, and there are 5 pieces included in this offering. This is a perfect choice to offer guests or to give as a gift.
12. Hello Panda Biscuits (10 Pack)
If you’re planning on buying a healthy snack that you can give to the kids, then why not stock up? Meiji by Fusion Select makes it simple with these favorite Hello Panda Biscuits. These delightful, crispy, bite-sized shells are filled with yummy matcha and other flavors. Each box holds over 2 ounces.
13. Kukkia Quatre Cookies
Oh, we love cookies with our tasty green tea. And these cookies from Akai Bohshi are well known in Japan for their very high-quality sweet snacks. This company is a favorite from my homeland, and their boxed cookie confections are often given as gifts. In my homeland of Japan, it is tradition to give boxed cookies and food as gifts. Many Japanese children grew up with this company, so I highly recommend it. Each cookie is individually wrapped for freshness. The package contains 12 individual cookies with matcha green tea and three other flavors.
14. Matcha Cream Sandwich Cookies / Green Tea Cookies Furuta Ninjapo
Delicious green tea cream sandwich cookies are the perfect afternoon treat with a cup of Japanese green tea. Sweet matcha green tea cream is encased between two crisp wafer cookies.
15. Traditional Japanese Sweet Bean Paste Jelly / Sugimotoya Okonomi Yokan
Japanese jelly is a healthy and tasty sweet treat. Once popular in the U.S., Japan has always had an obsession for sweet jelly treats. These traditional Japanese delicacies are typically made from agar, which is a Japanese innovation used for centuries in Japanese cuisine. Most are vegetarian or vegan. This set contains traditional jelly in matcha and four other flavors. Includes 9 pieces of 1.5 oz (about 4 grams) each.
16. Matcha Milk Candy (2.82 oz)
Is candy a snack? It is in my home, especially when it contains Japanese matcha. This is a wonderful milk candy that is creamy and sweet. With this package, you’ll receive 3 bags, so you can do the math and see what a great deal it is. Don’t forget that it’s also a healthy snack treat for your kids when they beg you for a piece of candy.
Have not found the right snacks yet? Our partner at Japanese Snack Samurai has a few more options for Japanese snacks here.
Remember that eating too much of any snack is not good for your health. Like drinking green tea, these treats are healthier than your regular processed snacks in pouches, but they’re still sweets and treats and should be enjoyed in moderation!
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Kei Nishida
Author, CEO Dream of Japan
Certification: PMP, BS in Computer Science
Education: Western Washington University
Kei Nishida is a Japanese green tea enthusiast, a writer, and the founder and CEO of Japanese Green Tea Co., a Dream of Japan Company. His passion for introducing America to the tea of his homeland was the catalyst for creating the only company that brings high-quality tea from Arahataen Green Tea Farms to the rest of the world. Learn more about Kei