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Title: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:06:03
Green. Tea. KitKats.
(http://imgur.com/iTftk1g.jpg)

These delicious little things are some of the best treats out there, but there is different versions and I am about to tell you some of the differences between the (only?) two different kinds I have here.


First up we have the Japanese 40% version, these are pretty easy to find at quite a few asian markets.

(http://imgur.com/ymPlMCT.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/pSmNSwJ.jpg)

The Japanese version is lighter in colour has speckles and is generally softer in texture. The inner wafer is a lighter cream colour. The flavour is sweeter and lighter than the Taiwanese, also the texture is more buttery and smooth. I have never seen a full sized Japanese version one, only the miniature packs of 12.

Second, we have what I am pretty sure is the Taiwanese version, in its full sized glory.

(http://imgur.com/TCV9EY5.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/4OzfRmQ.jpg)


The Taiwanese version is darker and more consistent darker green colour. To the touch it is also harder and doesn't melt as fast. The green tea flavour of this one is more potent than the Japanese version and the wafer inside is green unlike the Japanese version.
Personally this one is superior in flavour, and also comes in the larger form factor for more extended kitkat breaks  ;)


and a few comparison shots.

(http://imgur.com/zVWmCJq.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/WIkTlK6.jpg)


and lastly a mention to one of the best Matcha/Green Tea flavoured things I've ever had.

(http://imgur.com/VNFgeWb.jpg)

 A Tsujiri Matcha Float. Soft serve matcha flavoured ice cream on top of a matcha slush this is the most amazing matcha ice cream I've ever had, usually matcha stuff has this bit of grain to it you feel? But this hell no it was perfect, buttery smooth softserve and not too sweet which I enjoy.


So what are your favourite asian sweets?
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: nickheller on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:10:05
nice
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: nmur on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:12:24
green tea kit kats are the ****. didn't even know there was a second kind though!

i went to https://www.facebook.com/viatokyocafe/ (http://Via Tokyo) in hong kong and their soft serves were awesome

i also enjoy pocky and the other similar variations. theyre cheap and you can just kinda nibble on them
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:12:34
Matcha is crack..
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: mrboovn on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:21:38
How can I buy a Japanese version in US  :confused:
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: meiosis on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:23:30
How can I buy a Japanese version in US  :confused:

there's like 20 places near me..
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: fendent on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:25:24
There's also a rumour that there's two different versions in Japan...one made for American sugar palate and the rest more matcha flavoured...
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:26:18
Goddamn, that matcha float is making me crazy! Looks so damn good!!! I have to buy an ice cream machine, I have about twelve kinda of matcha currently :|
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:31:38
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So what are your favourite asian sweets?

The one that I can think of off the top of my head are hi-chews. I haven't had them in a while though...
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:42:52
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)

Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 25 March 2017, 18:58:26
OMG. The floats look amazing
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 19:02:22
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)


So....I have culture in my candy cupboard?
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Elth on Sat, 25 March 2017, 19:06:23
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)




I miss these :(
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 19:21:29
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)


white rabbits are great, I got some of those too last time I bought some sweets. but my girlfriend ate them all q.q

Also I got some calpis candies which are great and imo better than the drink haha

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512F08gxr2L.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 21:03:23
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)


white rabbits are great, I got some of those too last time I bought some sweets. but my girlfriend ate them all q.q

Also I got some calpis candies which are great and imo better than the drink haha

Show Image
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512F08gxr2L.jpg)



//Divorce... [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 21:25:10
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)


white rabbits are great, I got some of those too last time I bought some sweets. but my girlfriend ate them all q.q

Also I got some calpis candies which are great and imo better than the drink haha

Show Image
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512F08gxr2L.jpg)



//Divorce... (Attachment Link)

It's more like, true love if she eats the things you love. Y'all gonna just buy more
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:10:29


It's more like, true love if she eats the things you love. Y'all gonna just buy more

Lies.. !!  what if the female eats all ur rare ramen.. !!
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:18:17


It's more like, true love if she eats the things you love. Y'all gonna just buy more

Lies.. !!  what if the female eats all ur rare ramen.. !!

I'm with tp4 on this one, these weren't in the cupboard these were in my special bin


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Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:39:08


It's more like, true love if she eats the things you love. Y'all gonna just buy more

Lies.. !!  what if the female eats all ur rare ramen.. !!

I'm with tp4 on this one, these weren't in the cupboard these were in my special bin


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If she eats it when you ask her not to, toss her.
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:44:41
Sweet Potato Kit Kats are even better.  Green Tea Kit Kats = Overrated

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51v1%2BJtu-jL.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:46:27
Sweet Potato Kit Kats are even better.  Green Tea Kit Kats = Overrated

Show Image
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51v1%2BJtu-jL.jpg)



I've been wanting to try some of the cooler flavours, I've tried raspberry and strawberry but sweet potato and some of the other ones look so tasty


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Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 22:47:25
Sweet Potato Kit Kats are even better.  Green Tea Kit Kats = Overrated

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Such hip
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: reaper on Sat, 25 March 2017, 23:09:44
(http://i.imgur.com/101K9sw.jpg)


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Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 25 March 2017, 23:11:07
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Alright where you get this ****, imma need to try this


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Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: reaper on Sat, 25 March 2017, 23:15:56
Alright where you get this ****, imma need to try this


Narita airport, Japan.  :)   But I saw some on Amazon too. lol
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 23:21:26
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Alright where you get this ****, imma need to try this


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what if you just get drunk on sake while eating regular kit kats.   

Same thing righ ?
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 26 March 2017, 00:01:34
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I swear I've had some before, definitely ain't no green tea!
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: citi on Mon, 27 March 2017, 03:56:09
Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)

Oh it's full of culture,xd
Green. Tea. KitKats.
Show Image
(http://imgur.com/iTftk1g.jpg)


These delicious little things are some of the best treats out there, but there is different versions and I am about to tell you some of the differences between the (only?) two different kinds I have here.


First up we have the Japanese 40% version, these are pretty easy to find at quite a few asian markets.

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/ymPlMCT.jpg)

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/pSmNSwJ.jpg)


The Japanese version is lighter in colour has speckles and is generally softer in texture. The inner wafer is a lighter cream colour. The flavour is sweeter and lighter than the Taiwanese, also the texture is more buttery and smooth. I have never seen a full sized Japanese version one, only the miniature packs of 12.

Second, we have what I am pretty sure is the Taiwanese version, in its full sized glory.

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/TCV9EY5.jpg)

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/4OzfRmQ.jpg)



The Taiwanese version is darker and more consistent darker green colour. To the touch it is also harder and doesn't melt as fast. The green tea flavour of this one is more potent than the Japanese version and the wafer inside is green unlike the Japanese version.
Personally this one is superior in flavour, and also comes in the larger form factor for more extended kitkat breaks  ;)


and a few comparison shots.

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/zVWmCJq.jpg)

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/WIkTlK6.jpg)



and lastly a mention to one of the best Matcha/Green Tea flavoured things I've ever had.

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/VNFgeWb.jpg)


 A Tsujiri Matcha Float. Soft serve matcha flavoured ice cream on top of a matcha slush this is the most amazing matcha ice cream I've ever had, usually matcha stuff has this bit of grain to it you feel? But this hell no it was perfect, buttery smooth softserve and not too sweet which I enjoy.


So what are your favourite asian sweets?


Ya'll need some culture.. Get large-white-rabbit candy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rabbit_(candy)

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg/330px-Tin_of_White_Rabbit_Sweets.jpg)


white rabbits are great, I got some of those too last time I bought some sweets. but my girlfriend ate them all q.q

Also I got some calpis candies which are great and imo better than the drink haha

Show Image
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512F08gxr2L.jpg)



//Divorce... (Attachment Link)

It's more like, true love if she eats the things you love. Y'all gonna just buy more


When I met you in the summer.

Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 27 March 2017, 04:23:32
Kiwi, that's a Thailand/Indonesian version Kit Kat, not Taiwan... (http://static.skaip.org/img/emoticons/180x180/f6fcff/facepalm.gif)
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: digi on Mon, 27 March 2017, 17:03:42
Halverson's definition of green tea is with marijuana inside of it..
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 27 March 2017, 17:13:53
Halverson's definition of green tea is with marijuana inside of it..

Says the cali boy! My money green cause my nickname Celery.
Title: Re: Green Tea KitKat Comparison
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 27 March 2017, 20:30:49
Kiwi, that's a Thailand/Indonesian version Kit Kat, not Taiwan...
Show Image
(http://static.skaip.org/img/emoticons/180x180/f6fcff/facepalm.gif)


uhoh..

//kitkat trivia Battle ?