I was lucky enough to participate in chanoyu (tea ceremony) and the sweet served beforehand were these really delicious senbei with a ginkgo leaf design. They were described as "wheat senbei with miso powder" and they were mildly sweet. The host said they were from Kyoto and aren't found in America, but does anyone know where I could possibly import them from? They were super tasty.
by 3squids
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Is [this](https://shikitei.net/item-detail/1147910) it?
Those sound amazing—wheat senbei with miso powder and a ginkgo design sounds like a perfect blend of savory and subtle sweetness. 🍘 You’re right that many of these regional Kyoto sweets aren’t easily found outside Japan, but there are a couple of things you can try:
1. **Rakuten Global** or **Yahoo Japan Shopping** sometimes carry regional snacks like Kyoto-style senbei, and you can use a proxy shipping service like Buyee or Tenso to have them shipped internationally.
2. If you remember the name of the tea house or ceremony location, check their website—some Kyoto tea culture venues like **Maikoya** occasionally sell traditional sweets or have shop links where similar items are sourced.
3. You can also try **Niki Niki by Izutsu Yatsuhashi** (based in Kyoto), or **Kyo-Gashi confectioneries**—they’re known for beautifully designed sweets often used in tea ceremonies, and some do offer international shipping if you contact them directly.
Worst case, you might find a similar style of **miso-flavored senbei** on Amazon Japan (use Google Translate if needed) or ask around in Japanese tea communities on Discord or Facebook. Good luck finding them again—they sound like a rare treat worth chasing! 🍵