Initiates dress in ragged coats adorned with red bean necklaces and a large quantity of miscellaneous items.

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In Indonesia, franchises offer durian and lychee flavoured doughnuts, while in Korea, red bean paste is a popular filling and green tea and garlic are popular glazes.

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But before partaking of the deep-green elixirs, guests are offered tea sweets known as wagashi: beautiful, bite-size confections made with ingredients ranging from red bean paste to green tea itself.

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But jelly bean fans are not indiscriminate, most often seeking out the red beans, in particular the cherry and strawberry flavored gummy treats.

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