I visited the organic cafe around 2 pm on a holiday. There were no customers before me. It is located right at Akasaka Station, a place where you can become organic from the inside out. It is operated by OREC, which has been involved in agriculture for many years. Despite its prime location, the interior is spacious. The first floor sells sweets and coffee. The second floor, as shown in the fifth picture, has books and serves as a cafe space. The atmosphere is very nice. You can read food books while enjoying your drink. The third floor is rented out as a rental space. This time, I ordered the Rice Latte (Eat-in 550 yen) and the Ginger Soy Latte (Eat-in 605 yen). ✴️ Rice Latte: A smooth rice milk made from rice and sweet koji, creating an original rice latte. [Sugar and milk-free rice latte] The original drink from green lab Fukuoka, the "Rice Latte," is made from rice milk from pesticide-free rice and blended with organic soy milk. Although sugar is not used, the sweetness of the rice is clearly felt, and those who try it for the first time are often surprised by the fact that no sugar is used. The pesticide-free rice used is from Kubo Farm in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Domestic rice milk is rare and very scarce. Sweet sake is rich in nutrients and is said to have a fatigue recovery effect, being called a "drinkable drip." Please try our original rice latte with care. Impression: It was smooth and very delicious. The taste of rice was evident. The sweetness was moderate, not too overwhelming. It was surprising that it was sugar-free. I was impressed by the sweetness of rice, feeling the warmth it brought to my body. It was a drink that made me feel a lot of kindness. Personally, it was a big winner. ✴️ Ginger Soy Latte: A spicy and sweet ginger soy latte made with organic ginger, black sugar, and organic soy milk. A winter drink with a spicy aroma and sweetness. If you like a slightly spicy taste, we recommend topping it with sliced ginger, "additional ginger." Ginger has many benefits such as promoting blood circulation, digestion, and antibacterial effects. No white sugar or milk is used. Impression: It was also incredibly delicious. It had coarse ginger, giving it a slightly intense flavor. Despite the intensity, it had a gentle taste. The spicy and warm drink warmed my whole body. It was a very comforting taste. It was a very delicious drink. Personally, it was a big winner for me. Both drinks made me want to drink them every day. If the prices are almost the same, I would prefer to drink the drinks here rather than going to the Starbucks right in front of me. The fact that they are good for the body is a plus. I would like to try a different drink next time.

After sightseeing at Fukuoka Castle ruins, I took a break at this shop near Akasaka Station on the subway. I peeked into a stylish shop and it seemed to be a cafe that uses agricultural products directly from JA Fukuoka. So, I tried the "Rice Latte (Iced)" recommended by the staff for ¥550. It had a mellow texture like sweet sake without koji and the sweetness was soothing.

I came to Fukuoka for work and it's so hot... I had some time before lunch so I stopped by to quench my thirst. The restaurant is run by a farm equipment manufacturer who is also focused on environmental protection and organic farming. They make efforts like using grass straws. This was my first time trying rice milk, and it tastes similar to amazake. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, so next time I think I'll try their cafe latte.

At Akasaka's intersection, there is a cafe called "ORECgreenlab". OREC is a well-known manufacturer of grass cutting machines in Hirokawa, as seen in their commercials. It may seem odd for them to have a cafe, but their corporate branding strategy is clearly well thought out. The cafe extends up to the 3rd floor, with a comfortable space equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets. The 2nd floor features machine displays by the window. Their recommended item is the rice latte, priced at 550 yen, which has a taste similar to sweet sake. It's not bad, but the luxurious use of space is impressive. The location used to be a McDonald's for a long time. Given that the cafe use alone may not be profitable, it likely serves as a form of corporate PR.

OREC is a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, and their showroom also serves as a cafe where you can see grass cutters displayed inside. The first floor has standing tables, while the second floor has seated tables. Each table on the second floor has a power outlet, making it perfect for working.

During my work, I found this cafe to utilize my waiting time for appointments. There were no Prontos near Akasaka Station, and Beloche had a noisy atmosphere, while Starbucks was crowded. I was unsure where to work when I stumbled upon this place. The first floor looked like a regular cafe, but the second floor had tables with outlets and wifi, like a simple coworking space. (One group was having a zoom meeting.) The third floor had a quiet atmosphere without cafe-like music. There were also large tables where about 6 people were having a meeting. Both the second and third floors were unisex, with private restrooms available, which was very convenient. I bought a 440 yen green tea and worked on the second floor. With fewer people around, I was able to concentrate well. Having a cafe like this is great for using in between work tasks.