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Genmaicha that feels autumn, limited to the Kyoto Tower Sand store, “AGARU,IRU [Autumn leaves viewing]” will be released on 10/17 (Monday)

2022.10.21

From October 17, 2022 (Mon), we will start selling AGARU,IRU [Autumn Leaves viewing] exclusively at the Kyoto Tower Sand store.
It is a dish that makes you feel autumn by floating edible autumn leaves.

Kyo-genmaicha (Kyoto brown rice tea) AGARU,IRU [Autumn Leaves viewing]

Based on “Kyo-genmaicha AGARU,IRU”, it is a new brown rice tea that makes you feel autumn by floating edible dried maple leaves.
This time, we use the world’s first edible maple leaves, which are made by processing maple leaves from Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture with our own technology.
Tajimi’s autumn leaves are colorful and beautiful, and Eiho-ji Temple in the city is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.

Furthermore, it is the number one producer of edible maple leaves in Japan.
The pesticide-free maple leaves are sterilized and heated to make them soft, so you can float them in tea and enjoy the taste of autumn.

Two types of package designs are available. It also comes with a handle and is designed so that you can take it home like a handbag.

Contents: AGARU,IRU [East] 3bags / AGARU,IRU [West] 3bags / Edible dried maple leaves 6sheets
Price: 1,000 yen (excluding tax)
Store: Limited to Kyoto Tower Sand Shop
Address: 721-1 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station Central Exit
Duration: On sale from 10/17 (Mon) Scheduled until the end of November (may be extended)
Hours of Operation: 10:30~20:30 (for the time being)

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