From Monday, July 15th (national holiday) to Sunday, July 28th, the "Ii Chako Terrace" will be held at Marunouchi House, located on the 7th floor of Shin-Maru Building, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station.
During the period, all 12 Marunouchi House stores will be able to enjoy "Iichako," a green tea highball made with Iichiko. In addition, special "Iichako" drinks created by five specialists, including a famous bartender, a green tea professional, and a tea-mixing professional, will also be available!
Event Overview
period
July 15th (Monday/Holiday) to 28th (Sunday)
Venue
Marunouchi House
address
Shin-Marunouchi Building 7F, 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
access
Directly connected to Tokyo Station on the JR Lines and the Marunouchi Central Exit.
Opening hours
11:00-23:00, Sundays and holidays 11:00-22:00 *Some stores are open until 4:00 the next morning *Business hours vary by store. Please contact each store for details.
Exclusive to "Iichako Terrace"! Introducing "My Iichako" designed by a specialist
The following is a lineup of "My Good Tea" specials by five specialists that can only be enjoyed at "Good Tea Terrace"!
My Good Tea House①｜The Good Tea House of Restaurant Producers
Restaurant producer Toshiharu Yamamoto came up with the idea for the face of Iichiko, "Iichiko 25%"Iichako" is a 1:5 mix of Iichiko and Ureshino tea, a famous tea from Saga Prefecture. The refreshing and fresh aroma that is characteristic of Ureshino tea is a perfect match for the fruity aroma of Iichiko. The natural sweetness of the tea goes perfectly with food, bringing out the flavor of the dish to the fullest.
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Toshiharu Yamamoto
Sanwa Shurui opened a new brewing experience facility in May 2022,Karashima KokunokuraHe is involved in a wide range of store production, including being involved in the launch of the food and beverage department of "."
My Good Tea 2 | Top Bartender's Good Tea
Hiroyasu Kayama, a farmer and bartender who owns a farm, came up with the idea of "Iichiko Hita All-Koji"Iichiko" cocktail combines "Iichiko Hita Zenkoji" with matcha powder, grapefruit, and tonic water. The fragrant and rich flavor of the barley koji from "Iichiko Hita Zenkoji" is enhanced by the subtle bitterness of the matcha and grapefruit. This "Iichiko" is perfect for adults, with a slightly bitter taste.
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Hiroyasu Kayama
He is the owner and bartender of "Bar BenFiddich," which has been consistently ranked in the "WORLD'S 50 BEST BARS." He has many fans of his unique and appealing cocktails, which are made using the roots and bark of plants native to Japan.
My Good Tea House ③ | A good tea house for professional shochu makers
Shinichiro Matsumoto, a "shochu brewing professional" and head of the development department at Sanwa Shurui, came up with the idea of a blend of barrel-aged shochu.Iichiko Special"Iichako" is a combination of "Iichako" and Ureshino tea, a famous tea from Saga Prefecture. The sweet and refreshing vanilla-like aroma shared by the barrel-aged sake and green tea complement each other in an exquisite balance. If you drink it while stirring with a muddler, you can enjoy the change in flavor depending on the concentration of the tea leaves.
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Shinichiro Matsumoto
Head of the Development Department at Sanwa Shurui. As a professional in shochu production, he is currently researching koji and fermentation using the techniques he has cultivated over many years.
My Good Tea ④ | A Good Tea Professional
"Iichiko" was created by Yoshihiko Mizuno, a green tea expert and president of THE CRAFT FARM, who blends "Iichiko Special" with cold-brewed sencha from Okochi, Shizuoka, known for producing the finest tea leaves, in a 1:5 ratio. The first sip hits you with a light vanilla aroma, followed by the fruity aroma of Okochi sencha. It also boasts a rich, multi-dimensional flavor with a sweet taste. It pairs perfectly with Japanese cuisine in general, as well as Western dishes like herb-topped fish carpaccio and breaded seafood.
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Yoshihiko Mizuno
The CEO of THE CRAFT FARM, which provides tea leaves in a way that makes the most of the ingredients. He inherits traditional tea culture and boasts a love and wealth of knowledge about tea.
My Good Tea Girl ⑤ | A good tea-making professional
The tea-making pro, Tomotaka Tajimi, chairman of the Japan Ochawari Association, came up with this drink by combining Yame Sencha tea from Fukuoka Prefecture, which has a history of over 600 years as a high-quality tea producing area, with the tea itself frozen in a cup to form a sorbet.Iichiko 12%"Ii Chako" is a combination of the two. When you start drinking, you can enjoy the aroma of tea, and once the frozen strawberries melt, you can enjoy the scent of flowers. It's a cool drink that you can enjoy as its flavor changes over time.
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Tomotaka Tajimi
He is the chairman and representative director of the Japan Ochawari Association, a general incorporated association that promotes the popularity of Ochawari. "Make Ochawari a national drink."
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