AIYokan
羊羹
“A refined block of sweetness that's been elegant since the samurai era.”
A dense, smooth bar with a texture somewhere between fudge and firm jelly, made from sweet bean paste. Deeply sweet and subtly earthy — a little goes a long way. Mini bars at the konbini are the perfect grab-and-go tea companion.
- Dense & Sweet
- Long Shelf Life
- Tea Essential
- Sweetness
- 4 out of 5
- Spiciness
- 0 out of 5
- Richness
- 4 out of 5
- Adventure
- 3 out of 5
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
The word 'yokan' originally meant 'sheep soup' in Chinese. When Buddhist monks brought the recipe to Japan, they swapped the lamb for beans and the soup for jelly. The sheep would probably approve. Some vacuum-sealed versions last over a year, making it a favorite fuel for mountaineers and marathon runners.
How to eat
- 1Konbini mini-bars can be eaten straight from the package — just push it out and bite. No utensils needed.
- 2A little goes a long way. It's intensely sweet, so small bites paired with unsweetened tea is the way to go.
- 3If you buy a full-sized block, use the included plastic knife or a toothpick to cut thin slices.