I had missed out on their Kaiseki Box previously, thus I was glad that I finally managed to snag Flourcrafts Tsukimi Box II ($30) last week. Presented with two of their signature Yuzu Matcha Tarts, two Classic Vanilla-rum Canelés, and two Uji Matcha Canelés; each item was a treat. A matcha made in heaven, the Uji Matcha Canelés had the pleasant earthiness of Japanese green tea which lends a nice counterpoint to the slightly boozy afternote due to the infusion of rum and whiskey. The classic, on the other hand, was a tad sweeter with a fragrant mix of vanilla and aged dark rum. No oozy lava centers with this bakesale box, but both canelés had that sought after crunchy caramelized crust that gives way to a custardy interior. A great contrast to the deep flavour of the canelés, the Yuzu Matcha Tarts tasted bright and citrusy. However, the added element of matcha takes a back seat and seems like more of an afterthought as the layer of homemade yuzy curd was pretty overpowering in my opinion. I would have loved for a stronger more bittersweet punch from the Uji Matcha Ganache and the grassy notes from the Matcha Pate Sucrée to be turned up a notch.

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