History of Mochi

Mochi has a long history in Taiwan. It came from Japan during the Japanese colonial era from 1895 to 1945. Taiwan adopted mochi-making and added local ingredients and flavours. This created a unique Taiwanese mochi culture with fillings like sweet red bean, taro , and tropical fruits such as mango and lychee. Today, Taiwanese mochi is a popular local treat and enjoyed worldwide.

Over the years, mochi has changed and evolved. While traditional flavours like red bean and taro remain favourites, new versions have appeared. You can now find matcha mochi, ice cream mochi, and even savoury mochi. Chefs in different countries have experimented with mochi in desserts like mochi-stuffed donuts, mochi waffles, and mochi pizza crusts.

Different Types of Mochi Desserts

Handmade mochi starts with glutinous rice pounded into a smooth, elastic paste using a wooden mortar. Skilled hands then shape the mochi into small pieces, usually cylindrical or rectangular. Finally, they dust it with starch to stop it from sticking. Handmade mochi has a richer, more authentic flavour.

Bulk mochi is made in larger quantities for convenience. Machines replicate the traditional pounding and kneading process. The mochi is filled, sealed, shaped, and checked for quality. Bulk mochi is ideal for personal treats or businesses that need larger amounts.

Some mochi comes without filling. Plain mochi offers a pure chewy experience. You can enjoy it on its own, as a topping for ice cream, or in desserts like daifuku or Zenzai.

Unique Mochi Flavours to Try

Fruits

Fruit-filled mochi is very popular in Taiwan. We offer grape, mango, and strawberry. You can also get a pack with all three flavours. Grape gives a sweet burst, mango is tropical, and strawberry is fragrant and sweet.

Green Tea

We have a few green tea variations. Green Tea Creamy Filling mochi has a green tea flavoured outer layer with cream inside. The Milk with Green Tea Filling is handmade, long and cylindrical with milk and green tea inside. Matcha Latte mochi has a boba twist with brown sugar filling.

Boba

We offer Boba Milk Tea mochi, which has a bubble tea flavoured filling and a tapioca ball inside.

Peanut

Peanut mochi combines sweet and savoury. It has thick peanut butter filling and crunchy peanut powder on top. We offer both handmade and bulk versions.

Sesame

We offer three sesame mochi variations. Japanese style Sesame Mochi has thick black sesame filling and a coating of white sesame seeds. Handmade mochi is elongated. Sesame Creamy Filling mochi has sesame cream inside but no seeds.

Seasalt coffee

This flavour balances natural sea salt and coffee with the sweetness of mochi. It is ideal for those who prefer desserts that are not too sweet.

Where to Buy the Best Mochi Online

We focus on quality in every mochi we sell. Handmade mochi uses traditional techniques for authentic taste and texture. We source the best ingredients to ensure each mochi is fresh and full of flavour.