Can you describe the traditional sweet served with matcha at Tekisui-an?

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At Tekisui-an tea house within Okochi Sanso Garden, guests are treated to a traditional Japanese sweet known as monaka when they enjoy their matcha. Monaka consists of a delicate, crisp wafer shell that encases a rich, sweet red bean paste. This sweet is carefully selected to complement the bitter taste of the matcha, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The serene environment of the tea house, with its views of the mossy hillside from the red-felt benches, enhances the experience, connecting visitors with the Zen spirit that Denjiro Okochi cherished. This guide entry applies to Okochi Sanso Garden at 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Category: Matcha & Tea Houses. Confirm current details and opening hours on the official visitor guide at okochisansogarden.com. Primary references include the Kyoto Tourism Association, Wikipedia, and Tripadvisor reviews.