Matcha Opera

Playful Cadenza from a Grand Classic

 

Component:

  • Shogyokuen Matcha Buttercream

  • Valrhona Dark Chocolate Ganache

  • Almond Joconde

  • Intense Matcha Syrup

  • 23k Gold Leaf

$8 each

The original opera cake was invented in late 1800s by the world-renowned Dalloyau in celebration of the opening of the Palais Garnier in Paris. Gilded figures adorn the opera house's top corners. As such, on the rectangular cake, there is always gold as decoration. Original guideline of the cake demands that it must not be taller than 2.5 cm, and must consist of these layers -- almond joconde soaked in coffee syrup, coffee buttercream, joconde, ganache, joconde -- all topped with a thin buttercream layer and glaze. Strong coffee melds with dark chocolate ganache, creating a powerful combination of flavours.

Coffee is aromatic, caffeine laden, and bittersweet at times; so is matcha. With care and respect, we use various grades of matcha from Shogyokuen of Kyoto, replacing coffee in the joconde, the syrup, and the buttercream. We even sought a dark chocolate from Valrhona with a hint of tea aroma for the ganache, just to ensure the cake's harmonious intensity.

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Pre—order Only. Limited quantity remaining.

 Please note:

  • Pick-up is available between Tuesday and Saturday, from 11AM to 6PM at Gusta Cooking Studio in Markham.  Outside of the hours, we will try to arrange special pick-up appointments if possible (please contact us in advance).

  • Orders are delivered first-come-first-serve.  You will receive an email notification once your order is ready.

  • Shipping via couriers:  While the delicate chocolate bonbons are carefully packaged, they are subject to potential violent movements during shipping.  We regret we cannot guarantee they will arrive in perfect condition.

  • Packaging shown is subject to availability.  Similar or better packaging, as solely determined by Gusta Cooking Studio, will be used in case of substitution.

Prefer to place an order by phone?

No problem! Call (905) 604-6040 during our working hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm. Our team member will be glad to assist with payment over the phone.