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[Akitaya Main Store] “Coffee Mont Blanc” a new pastry created by the patissier who won the first grand prix for sweets at the Japan Food Selection

2022.10.06

Japan’s oldest beekeeping wholesaler, Akitaya Honten, located in “Gifu,” the birthplace of modern beekeeping, has launched a new autumn-only product “Coffee Mont Blanc” using special honey and coffee at its online store from September 29, 2022 (Thu).

The patissier who makes “Coffee Mont Blanc” is the same patissier who won the Grand Prix at the 50th Japan Food Selection for “Cheesecake with Melting Snow and Honey”, the first time a sweets product has won the highest award.

New product "Coffee Mont Blanc"

A slightly grown-up Mont Blanc with a slightly bitter taste of coffee added to the sweetness. Special honey (clear honey) is added to make the flavors of chestnut cream and whipped cream blend better.

<About the five layers>

Chestnut cream: Two types of fresh cream are used
Cream: I added honey to improve the taste familiarity with the chestnut cream layer
Coffee Mousse: Bittersweet mousse creates a sharp sweetness
Tart: Foundation of moist texture
Cookies: Add a crispy texture to the base
Contents: 5 pieces
Price: 2,780 yen (tax included) shipping fee not included

>Purchase from here
*Due to the rapid increase in orders, there is currently a one-month waiting list for reservations, and delivery is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022 or later.

About Japan Food Selection

Japan Food Selection is a system launched in October 2013 by the Food Analysts Association of Japan to evaluate and certify authentic food products and ingredients. Twenty thousand food analysts, all experts in the food industry, are involved in the judging process, and the awards are determined by senior food analysts who rigorously review 100 criteria, including taste, product buzz, naming, package design, and ease of handling.

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