I visited for the first time. Although it is labeled as the main building on the map, it is actually the new building. I arrived around 1:30 pm on a weekday and had to wait for about 5 groups ahead of me. I ordered a scone set. The scones were not crunchy but moist and delicious. They have a wide variety of tea options, as expected from a tea specialty store.

I went to the restaurant at around 4:30 pm without a reservation. It was almost full, but I managed to find a seat. Most people were ordering afternoon tea. Since I wanted to eat something light before watching a play at the Mitsukoshi Theater at 6 pm, I ordered a sandwich and tea. The sandwich was made with soft bread and filled with ham, cucumber, cheese, and egg. It was delicious. I like to drink my tea with milk, so I had some milk on the side. If the tea gets too strong, you can dilute it with hot water from the pot. I enjoyed my sandwich and tea slowly before heading to the Mitsukoshi Theater on the 6th floor. Thank you for the meal.

Established in 1707, Fortnum & Mason is a prestigious food store with a Royal Warrant in the UK. They are known for inventing the Scotch Egg in 1738, which has had a significant impact on British food culture. The store is operated by Yuheim Co., Ltd., a Japanese confectionery company. The Royal Blend Scone Set costs 1,584 yen and includes a blend of Indian and Sri Lankan tea. The tea is a blend of Assam and low-grown Flowery Pekoe from Ceylon, created in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. It has a rich, honey-like flavor and can be enjoyed straight. The scones are moist and not too crumbly, making them easy to eat. They pair well with clotted cream, creating a delightful afternoon tea experience. The review also explains the different grades of tea, such as F.T.G.F.O.P. (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) being the highest quality and P. (Pekoe) being of lower quality. Additionally, there are variations like SFTGFOP (Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) and additional designations like CH (China) and CL (Clonal) that add value to the tea leaves.

I visited the main branch of Piccadilly the other day, so I went to Nihonbashi to see a shop with a tea salon. I ordered an afternoon tea that goes well with scones. The scones were unexpectedly soft and chewy. If I run out of Victoria Grey, I might come back to buy some leaves. The clientele seemed calm, so it seems like a good place to relax and spend some time. Next, I plan to visit the bakery next door.

This is the perfect afternoon tea for black tea lovers. The simple sandwiches are incredibly delicious. Scones with jam and clotted cream. You can choose two small cakes. The black tea is especially delicious. It's quite filling, so I had another cup of black tea. The price of 3850 yen for this quality and quantity is a steal.

The cucumber sandwich at Fortnum & Mason was delicious and a classic choice for afternoon tea. They also had a variety of scones and cakes including plain, blueberry, and raisin scones, as well as shortcake, Mont Blanc, apple pie, cheesecake, and Sachertorte. This kind of traditional selection is really satisfying.

As of March 2023, the Royal Blend (25TB) costs 1728 yen, the Shortbread (Macadamia Nuts) costs 3564 yen, and the English Cigar Roll costs 1080 yen. The Fortnum & Mason blend is a smooth and full-bodied classic tea with a hint of honey flavor, made with a blend of Assam and Ceylon teas. It was delicious and not overpowering. The Shortbread is a biscuit designed to complement tea, with a subtle flavor of Macadamia nuts and a hint of butter. It leaves the mouth quite dry and, personally, I didn't find it very tasty considering the high price. The English Cigar Roll is a type of shortbread made with Earl Grey Classic tea leaves, giving it a subtle tea flavor that pairs well with the Royal Blend. It was very delicious.

The atmosphere was great and very relaxing. I ordered the scone set, which was delicious with options like plain and red tea to choose from. There is also a bakery nearby called Fortnum & Mason, which I recommend. Just be aware that the seating is limited, so it gets crowded around lunchtime. I started waiting at 11:15, but didn't get seated until close to 12.

This is a prestigious tea brand that is a supplier to the British royal family. If you haven't experienced traditional British afternoon tea before, this is the place to start. It's not as expensive as top hotels, so feel free to give it a try. I remember having afternoon tea at the original store in Piccadilly Circus in London a long time ago. The shop's color is a light green, similar to the color of my recently replaced iPhone. I recall that it used to be just a bakery in a corner of the food floor, but now there is a spacious salon on the basement floor. When I peeked in, there was a couple sitting there, and when I returned later, they had forgotten they were waiting and I was seated immediately. The seating is generously spaced out, creating a relaxed hotel cafe-like atmosphere. A single female customer in front of me was dozing off... that's how relaxed the mood is. I only wanted to eat one scone, so I asked if I could order it separately, and they said it was fine. However, when I carefully looked at the menu, the tea alone cost around 1300 yen, so if I added jam and clotted cream to the scone, it would be almost the same price as a set of two. In a place like this, I would expect some advice from the staff. Unlike Takashimaya, Mitsukoshi does not accept PayPay. I paid with a credit card. Scone set 1760 yen (including tax). I chose Victoria Grey tea, which has a bergamot, lavender, and various herb and honey aroma. It has a subtle fragrance, and F&M's tea is consistently good. I chose raisin and chocolate scones from the four types available. The size is small. Oh, I remember the strawberry jam here being like this? It was disappointing that it was thin and tasted cheap. I ate one and took the other one home.

I wanted to have tea after a New Year's party in Nihonbashi, or rather, my main purpose was to chat. I decided to visit this place. It was a holiday, so I had to wait for about 20 minutes. It was better than the crowded situation at other shops. Most of the customers were women. When I sat down, I noticed that there were stands with afternoon tea sets at various tables, which looked tempting, but I had just had a course meal earlier. Nevertheless, I ended up choosing the "cake set" where you can choose two cakes. When you order the cake set, they show you sample cakes before you make your selection. The options available at that time were shortcake, Sachertorte, and Mont Blanc. I chose the shortcake and Sachertorte. The shortcake was average, nothing special. I don't usually choose shortcake, but I saw a delicious-looking one at Mitsukoshi's sweets section just before this. The Sachertorte had a rich and delicious chocolate flavor. I ordered Darjeeling iced tea. The department store was warm, so I opted for iced tea, but it felt a bit unsatisfying as my taste buds have been leaning towards coffee lately. I had hot coffee just before this, so I went with iced tea this time. If you're a fan of tea, I recommend this place. [Bill] Cover charge @ 1000, Cake @ 420, Cake @ 400, Total @ 2002 (including tax)

Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi B2. A tea shop with a royal warrant from the UK. When I visited on a weekday, it was not crowded, but on a holiday at 1:40 pm, it was full with about 15 people waiting in line. I had to wait for almost an hour until I could enter at 2:30 pm. You can order afternoon tea without a reservation. Luckily, there was still availability. There were only 3 cake options to choose from, not 4. The tea selection was extensive, and even though you can only choose one type, it is served in a generous pot. The tea and scones were delicious as expected. The sandwiches and cakes were also tasty and better than I expected. It is a simple and traditional afternoon tea with just the right amount of food for one person. The afternoon tea costs 7,700 yen for two people (3,850 yen each). The tea options include Wedding Breakfast, Royal Blend, and the cakes include Sachertorte, Mont Blanc, and Strawberry Shortcake x2. The sandwiches include ham, salmon, beef, egg, cucumber, and shrimp & avocado x2. The scones include plain, raisin, and a seasonal tea scone (strawberry).

When it comes to black tea, it gives off an image of England. It seems to be the royal family's favorite black tea. I purchased it as a thank-you gift. The set included black tea, baked goods, and jam. There is a bakery next to this place, which also seems to be popular, but I had too much shopping today and had to give up on it.

No reservation, no waiting, visited alone, stayed for 1 hour, price 2000 yen per person. I had tea here as I had some time. Recommended for those who like black tea, but may not be appealing to those who prefer fancy afternoon teas. I was surprised by the extremely unfriendly attitude of the staff.

I was invited by a friend who loves black tea, but I ended up falling in love with the scones here! I wanted to buy some to take home, but they only had eat-in options or cake slices. I didn't ask if they were available to purchase separately because the staff seemed busy. I'm not very knowledgeable about black tea, so I chose one based on the name, and it was delicious. I will definitely go back to enjoy the scones and black tea again.

I came to Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi to receive a beautiful calendar notification from Oseibo and Tomo no Kai. Whenever I visit Mitsukoshi, I always stop by the special dining hall or Fortnum & Mason on the second basement floor. Today, I'm in the mood for Fortnum & Mason, so I head down there. As usual, there are about 10 people waiting outside. It's incredibly popular. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I am politely seated. There are only about 10 tables, so it's always full. I ordered a set of scones and tea. When I asked the staff about this month's scones, I was told it's chestnut scones. Of course, I decided on that. I also get to choose from a variety of teas, which is another enjoyable part of coming here. I received two scones and the chosen tea in a pot. Of course, a hot water pot also comes with it. Clotted cream and jam are also included. It was delicious! I had a pleasant time. I went up to the first floor, made sure to see the heavenly maiden statue, and left Mitsukoshi. I will visit again.

Nihonbashi Muromachi is a cafe located in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. It is a concept shop of the London department store Fortnum & Mason, founded in 1707. They offer Fortnum & Mason's tea, scones baked in the bakery, sandwiches made with bread, afternoon tea, and cakes. It is popular among customers shopping at Mitsukoshi and people working nearby. The cafe is operated by Yuheim Co., Ltd. It is located about 1-2 minutes from Mitsukoshimae Station, on the B2 floor of the new building of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. If you enter from the Hanzomon Line side, it is immediately on your right with a sign in Nile water blue called "Au de Nile". I visited in the afternoon. The interior of the store is bright and neatly designed. They have table seats arranged along the wall, in the middle, and by the aisle (with glass walls). Since it was in the evening, the cafe was about 70% full. The service was polite and attentive (although it varied depending on the staff). The menu includes: Sweets & Afternoon Tea Set (for 2 people 7,000 yen, for 1 person 3,500 yen), Cake Set (2,000 yen), Scone Set (1,600 yen), Sandwiches (1,400 yen~) with options to add cake (+290 yen) and tea (+400 yen). The drink menu includes: Tea (1,200 yen) with pot service. They offer a wide variety of Fortnum & Mason tea leaves. I ordered Chai (1,200 yen), an Indian tea with herbs and spices from an ancient recipe. The first cup was straight, with a scent of cumin and a spicy aftertaste. It was to my liking. The second cup was with milk, which was a sweet type. Adding milk enhanced the aroma of the spices. I recommend having this tea with milk. I spent about 35 minutes there, enjoying a leisurely time. It was quiet that day due to many solo customers, but being in a department store, it might feel lively depending on the time and the customers around you. Over 20 years ago, I bought tea leaves from Fortnum & Mason in London, which were cheaper compared to Japan. Since then, I hadn't felt the need to buy in Japan, and my priority to revisit London didn't increase. Being able to immerse myself in the atmosphere of Fortnum & Mason here made me satisfied.

I visited the Fortnum & Mason Concept Shop at the basement of Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, located right next to the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi store. There is a cafe corner at the back. I had the "English Cake (Fruit)" as a takeout. It was a fruit cake with a strong orange flavor.

On a holiday afternoon, I had afternoon tea. I've always admired this kind of experience but never had the chance to go, so I was really happy. The bottom tier had sandwiches, the middle tier had scones, and the top tier had cakes. You could choose two cakes from five options. There were also four types of scones! Personally, I like the tea scones the most. And I love black tea, especially Orange Pekoe.

I have visited a few times. Afternoon tea cannot be reserved, so depending on the timing, you may have to wait a bit, but the interior is surprisingly spacious, so you are seated sooner than expected. The cakes in the afternoon tea set are large and very satisfying. You can get a refill of hot water for the tea, but I would be happy to pay a little more if I could get a refill of tea as well.

I was walking from Nihonbashi to Mitsukoshi, and in the midst of the scorching heat, I felt like taking a break and looking for a place to rest. I stumbled upon this shop. I had bought tea and sweets as a gift for a friend at Mitsukoshi in Ginza before, but I had never tried it myself, so I was curious. It is a tea specialty shop with a wide variety of teas, including Chinese tea, green tea, and caffeine-free options. I ordered the "Wedding Breakfast" tea, which was created to celebrate the marriage of Prince William. The tea was served with special utensils to prevent the tea leaves from falling and hot water to adjust the strength to your liking. When I took a sip of the tea, it was smooth and easy to drink, with a deep flavor that intensified over time, and the color was a glossy caramel hue. It was 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and the ladies around me were enjoying their afternoon tea. I imagined that the scones at a tea specialty shop would surely be unique. The interior of the shop had a calming mint green design, and I lost track of time chatting with my mother.笑