Mister Donut has received lots of attention in recent years for its extravagant collaborations with famous bakers and chocolatiers. The chain¡¯s latest line of sweets brings two more big names into the fold to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Patissier Toshi Yoroizuka and Kyoto-based green tea producer Gion Tsujiri have joined with Mister Donut for its ¡°Matcha no Odoroki Series.¡± The series¡¯ four doughnuts include two modeled after the classic pon de ring (?200 before tax), while the other two are a crispier, square creation (?230). The latter is fine, offering a nice crunch and blend of tea and chocolate.
Far better, however, are the two so-called Pon De Pie doughnuts. Both varieties ¡ª one with matcha cream in the center, the other with chocolate ¡ª feature a fluffy doughnut on top of a crispier, pie-like concoction. The flavor of the green tea is as rich as you¡¯d expect from the players involved, but the best part is the textural contrast. The combination of soft and crunchy is what makes this fancy-pants take on the familiar really shine.
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