I stopped by on a whim and saw the words "Gyokuro" on the menu. Even though there was plenty of space, they only offered takeout which seemed like a waste. I decided to get a takeout anyway (laughs). They offered Gyokuro in a bottle or a cup, both at a high price... After much deliberation, I chose the bottle. When I took a sip, it was incredibly delicious (*^^*) I realized that I need to drink freshly brewed tea. I shouldn't get too used to bottled tea!

I missed out on a famous shop in Kyoto, so I decided to get takeout at a shop in Osaka Station. I ordered a hot matcha and an iced matcha soy latte. The staff poured the matcha into the cup right in front of me. This shop seems to focus more on enjoying the taste and bitterness of matcha itself, so it may be better suited for those who like matcha-flavored sweets.

I got takeout. I was disappointed that the stand of Hankyu Morihan was gone, but I came across this matcha soy latte here. They carefully whisked the matcha before mixing it with soy milk. The paper cup was cute too. I had a relaxing time enjoying my tea. The new Hankyu is fun. It was so, so delicious. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much.

I discovered "Iribancha" from Ippodo at the hotel lounge, and it has become a staple tea in my home. There is also an Ippodo store at Hankyu Umeda, which has been renovated from the basement to the first floor with a new look. Now, you can enjoy Ippodo's tea to go, which is very convenient. I purchased a 150g bag of Iribancha for 486 yen. The roasted Iribancha has a smoky aroma and delicious flavor. It tastes great both hot and cold.

I decided to have lunch at a food festival terrace and was drawn to the cuteness of the bottle, so I ordered a matcha soy latte. I thought it would just be a matter of adding matcha and soy milk, but they actually whisked the matcha and poured in the soy milk. My friend's hojicha was also brewed from tea leaves, so everything was authentic. It's nice to indulge in such luxury once in a while or treat yourself. The latte was delicious without any sugar added. I took the bottle home for storage.

There was a shop of Ippodo Japanese tea at Hankyu Department Store, so I stopped by and tried drinking. They had matcha, hojicha, sencha, and matcha soy latte, all for 540 yen each. I enjoyed a hot hojicha while standing and relaxing.

Freshly brewed hojicha tea is delicious. It's a shame there's no place nearby to sit and enjoy it. I decided to move a little and savor it at the stand table in the Food Festival Terrace. You can also enjoy the three types of tea available for takeout (matcha, sencha, hojicha) at FRUiT on the 4th floor. Hojicha HOT.

I went to Hankyu Department Store right away. I saw One Ho-Do's tea stand online. Compared to the nearby Lintons and limited edition sweets, it seemed less crowded. The tea stand is unique, but One Ho-Do itself is not that rare, right? Also, the seating area seemed similar to Lintons, not different. They offer 3 types of tea: hojicha, sencha, and matcha. Matcha can be made into a latte with soy milk. It seems to have the sweetness of adjusted soy milk, so I wonder if it's not too sweet? I chose the hojicha, which seemed delicious even after some time. For cold drinks, you can have it in a bottle for an additional 100 yen. They also provide a lid, so you don't have to worry about carrying it around. For hot drinks, they use a plastic container similar to convenience store coffee. They brew the tea on the spot, so it takes a bit of time, but it's delicious. The flavor is strong! Finally, they put the tea in a cute Amiami bag, like a Taiwanese tea shop. I'm happy that there is a place where you can enjoy Japanese tea.