Cha-no-Yu Candy Wasanbon Higashi by Baikodo

Higashi (dry sweets) have been enjoyed in chanoyu for over 400–500 years, dating back to the 16th century, the era of Sen no Rikyu.
Their delicate sweetness was developed to complement the flavor of matcha and has long been an essential part of the tea ceremony.

This wasanbon candy, inspired by traditional higashi, carries on that history.
It is a traditional Japanese sweet meant to be enjoyed with matcha or Japanese tea, reflecting centuries of tea culture.

Ingredients: Wasanbon Sugar (Product of Kagawa, Japan)
2g x 30pcs - 2.1oz (60g)
Product of Japan
Made by Baikodo, Tokushima, Japan

What is Wasanbon?
Wasanbon is a rare, fine-grained sugar from Tokushima and Kagawa in Japan, artisan-crafted for over 200 years. Made using traditional techniques passed down through generations, its delicate sweetness and smooth texture make it a prized ingredient in wagashi—elegant confections served in Japanese tea ceremonies to perfectly complement matcha.

Baikodo
Founded over 140 years ago in Tokushima, Japan, Baikodo crafts elegant Japanese confections using premium wasanbon sugar. Their delicate sweetness and artistry embody the essence of Japanese tradition.