Fortune cookies are a part of the American lexicon of Asian sweets. Although usually associated with Chinese restaurants in North America and to some extent in Europe, they were most likely created by a Japanese American, based on the sweeter wheat versions of "senbe" snacks in Japan. Later, a Chinese noodle company in California started producing them, and the rest is history.

About 10 years ago, a Seattle woman created Mei Mei Chocolate Fortune Cookie company, dipping Tsue Chong fortune cookies into good quality chocolate and wrapping in colorful foil, instantly created a new fortune cookie experience. In the time since then, it's become a popular confection made by at least three Seattle companies.

We thought we'd restore a little bit of the Japanese-American connection by re-introducing fortune cookies with the flavor of Japanese green tea.  We've asked a Seattle-based chocolate company to help us produce a matcha-flavored white-chocolate coated cookie. With the help of matcha from Three Tree Tea, you can now enjoy a new kind of fusion, currently available exclusively at YuzuMura.com.

Note: For guaranteed quality, please elect FedEx 2-Day or faster shipping, especially in the warmer months, and make sure it will be sent to an address where it will not be left outdoors. The ice packs help only for a day or two.

This product is not eligible for free shipping offers unless you live within 200 miles of Seattle.

Cooler weather months: From late September through April, customers in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and northern California may elect ground shipping methods. Generally orders as far south as the Bay Area arrive within about 2 business days by ground.

Ice pack option: If you live in an area with temperatures averaging 70F or more, please consider adding an ice pack to minimize the risk of melting.

YuzuMura.com cannot be responsible for melted chocolate unless you 1) selected an express shipping method, 2) used an ice pack and 3) had someone present to receive your package upon delivery.