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Uji tea x 9 flavors of chocolate gift Kyoto Itohkyuemon “Chocolate Collection 2022” is open for reservation now

2022.01.16

Pre-orders for the chocolate gift “Chocolate Collection 2022”, which combines nine types of ingredients such as sesame, yuzu, cherry blossoms, and sansho, with “Uji Matcha” and “Uji Hojicha” from Kyoto / Uji Ito Kyuemon have started. We have prepared “6 types” and “9 types” that are easy to use not only for Valentine’s Day and White Day but also for winter gifts.

An original chocolate collection created by a new encounter with Uji tea

1. Matcha chocolate x sesame matcha
Matcha ganache is combined with fragrant sesame and coated with matcha chocolate. The texture of Fiantine is an accent.

2. Milk chocolate x matcha
Milk chocolate is coated on matcha ganache with vodka. The top surface is decorated with the Uji matcha logo.

3. Matcha chocolate x Yuzu matcha
Matcha ganache with refreshing yuzu is coated with matcha chocolate. I treated the gold leaf gorgeously.

4. Bitter chocolate x roasted green tea & hazelnuts
Hojicha ganache with hazelnut paste coated with bitter chocolate. I treated the pattern that imaged the tea leaves.

5. Matcha chocolate x strawberry fiantine
Strawberry crunch chocolate coated with matcha chocolate. The strawberry topping is a cute accent.

6. Bitter chocolate x roasted green tea
Hojicha ganache coated with bitter chocolate. The surface is treated with silver foil.

7. Matcha chocolate x strong matcha (limited to 9 types)
Matcha chocolate is coated on matcha ganache using dark tea matcha with vodka. I treated Tencha.

8. Bitter chocolate x Sansho matcha (limited to 9 types)
Matcha ganache with fragrant Japanese pepper is coated with bitter chocolate. A new taste that combines Japanese ingredients.

9. Matcha Chocolate x Sakura Matcha (Limited to 9 types)
Matcha chocolate is coated on the matcha ganache that spreads the flavor of cherry blossoms softly. The fragrant taste is attractive.

The package is based on the motif of a tea plantation and a scene of time passing slowly. Enjoy the nine personalities of Itohkyuemon in a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Chocolat Collection 2022 Overview

Purpose of sale: Online shop will start shipping from January 14th (Friday),
The actual stores will be on sale from January 24th (Monday).
* Reservations have already started at the online shop
Selling price: 6 types included 1,990 yen-2,160 yen (tax included),
9 kinds included 3,240 yen-4,200 yen (tax included)
* Prices vary depending on the online shop and physical store.
* 9 types of online shop are included in the shipping fee.
Stores: Online shop, Uji main store, JR Uji station square store, Gion Shijo store, Kyoto station square store

>Click here to purchase 6 types
>Click here to purchase 9 types

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