日本茶5toku — Restaurant in Yufu

On our trip to the Kyushu Region we were on a mission to have at least 2-3 matcha lattes a day. For our daytrip to yufuin, 5 toku was our first matcha of the day.

Matcha latte: I love how you have the option to add little packets of simple syrup OR sugar free syrup to your latte, because it is unsweetened. We tried both ways just so we can get the flavor profile of the matcha a lot better. From our understanding the matcha used was from Yame which checks out because it was minimal bitterness, high umami, high creaminess. I loved it.

Hojicha: a perfect hojicha is one where you can really taste the toasted sesame taste. But at the same time doesn’t have that coffee taste to it. This was that. Definitely a high grade hojicha and one that will satisfy...

They offer pure tea or tea lattes—standard matcha latte comes with sugar (no adjusting that), so I opted for the unsweetened version instead. There’s a little station nearby where you can add sugar if you need it, which is a nice touch. Was surprised they don’t sift the matcha powder—just toss it in a bottle, shake it up, and serve. Still, it turned out really tasty, with that distinct Yame matcha flavor shining through. Smooth, not bitter, and honestly refreshing. Almost no queue, quick service, and I’d recommend it if you’re after a solid matcha fix...

Yufuin is full of delicious things to snack on but sometimes you need something bitter to go with your sweet treat!

This tea shop has so many matcha flavors to choose from. There is definitely something for everyone.

Options like: Hot or Ice Straight tea or Milk Sugar added or no sugar Etc.

There are also little tea bag packs that you can buy and make your own tea at home.

I recommend checking...