There is a tea shop with its main store in Yame, which also has a branch in Hakata's Ming. It is located in a slightly hidden corner of Ming, making it a surprisingly hidden gem. In addition to selling the nationally famous Yame tea, you can also enjoy drinking it on the spot. I tried the "Gogoyoshi" tea (216 yen) on this day. Since it was very hot, I thought there might only be hot tea available, but it turns out you can also order it iced. This tea is an original blend carefully selected and combined by a tea master. They brew it slowly in a teapot after taking your order. It has a beautiful and vibrant green color, and when you taste it, you can feel the bitterness of the tea and the good astringency of the aftertaste. It made me wonder if cold tea was sacrilegious for such a high-quality tea, but it was so delicious that it overturned that concept. It may be due to the fact that it was freshly brewed, but I also think they carefully select good tea leaves and the employees know how to brew it as well. Despite the matcha boom, for those who truly love traditional Japanese tea, I think they will be satisfied. The staff are also very kind, making it a recommended shop.

Matcha Silk Ice Cream was ordered for 350 yen, which is a typical price at tourist spots. The matcha ice cream had powder sprinkled on top and was served in a cone, but not a waffle cone. The texture of the ice cream was chewy, similar to Turkish ice cream, with a slightly firm feel. It was delicious and had a unique taste that could become addictive. I believe it was worth the price of 350 yen. The matcha flavor was not too bitter and easy to enjoy. I would definitely want to have this ice cream again.

◉Genre: Japanese Tea ◉Area: Located inside the Maring shopping complex in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City ◉Access: A few minutes' walk from JR Hakata Station ◉Parking: Not available (affiliated parking available) ◉Credit card payment: Not available ◉Number of visits: First visit ◉Number of reviews: 1st review On this day, I casually stopped by "Haraguchi-en Fusou-an" tea shop. ◇Exterior and Interior: Located in the Wagashi Street of Maring, a large commercial facility directly connected to JR Hakata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. ◇No seating available. ◇Menu: They offer a variety of products related to Japanese tea, including tea leaves. The items I ordered are as follows: - Yame Matcha Green Tea (250 yen) → Tax included. I bought some daifuku, so naturally I needed a drink to go with it, right? Haha. I chose this to enhance the joy of the moment. It's a reliable cup with a strong taste of matcha. It's actually quite refreshing that it's not turned into a frappe like some other places. Plus, it will definitely come in handy as it gets hotter. Haha. ◆Strong Points: Take a break at a tea specialty store! ◆Service: Average. ◆Summary: It may be just another ordinary store, but sometimes you just feel like having a drink. It goes really well with Japanese sweets. Thank you for the treat! ^ ^

At Hakata Station, I searched for souvenirs and bought a variety of items for my wife. Then I asked my daughter if she wanted anything, and she said she wanted matcha soft serve. I bought her the Silk Ice Matcha from Harikouen Fusouan. The matcha soft serve had matcha powder sprinkled on top, with a subtle sweetness and a deep bitterness from the matcha on top. It was delicious, but I couldn't believe my daughter wanted to eat this after having something sweet at Starbucks just now.

I bought freshly made Chidori manju and looked around where to eat it, and there it was, a tea house! This was a well-planned arrangement, as nearby there were people enjoying Ume-gaeshi mochi (rice cake). The green tea was rich and had a strong matcha flavor, it was a great combination.

While waiting for someone in Hakata, I ordered a green tea for 200 yen. There was a bench in front of me so I could sit and drink. I used to drink green tea at home when I was a child, but it's been a while since I had it. It's sweet and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

There is a shop called Haraguchi-en in front of the station where you can get soft serve ice cream and green tea to go. It was perfect for quenching my thirst in the summer. The flavors were really delicious! I'm also tempted by the rice cakes and soft serve ice cream. They also accept electronic payments. Will definitely use it again.

I tried the Orimochi from Haraguchi-en for the first time, and it was quite delicious. As stated on the packaging, it is made with Yame tea Gyokuro, and the mochi is thinly made with a filling of sweet bean paste that adds a touch of elegance.

After eating mix mochi hot pot, I went out to see the night view and had green tea ice cream as a palate cleanser. They sprinkled green tea powder on top, but it scattered more than I expected, making it a bit difficult to eat. I chose the mix flavor, but the green tea taste was faint, so maybe the silk ice cream would be better.

I visited the store in December 2019 to buy souvenirs. It is located in Hakata Station Ming. It is a specialty store for Yame tea in Fukuoka. They sell matcha soft serve ice cream and green tea. I purchased a limited edition deep-steamed Yame tea for 1,296 yen including tax. When I tried it at home, it had a deep flavor and is recommended for green tea lovers. It is a bit pricey but I recommend it as a souvenir.

The matcha powder spilled too much and my black clothes turned green, but the taste is delicious!

The moist and soft Langue de Chat cookie had a strong matcha flavor incorporated into it, and it was delicious with both the matcha cream.

Recently, at work, we have been purchasing tea from Haraguchi-en in Hakata Station, where a specialist is in charge of selecting the tea while confirming the origin. They use eco-friendly farming methods, which means they use fewer pesticides. When you open the brown rice, you don't really smell much aroma, but you can see that each grain is well-shaped. It has a mild fragrance for brown rice, and it's refreshing. If the flavor doesn't come out strongly, it might be difficult to taste the tea properly.

Received a souvenir from my daughter from Hakata Station in May 2022. It was a type of wagashi that I like, and she kept it for me as a souvenir from my husband's parents' house. The matcha flavor was a bit strong, but the mochi was soft and delicious. Thank you, my daughter! Hakata Folded Mochi with Yame Matcha [Product Description] A deep-flavored tea mochi made by combining the rich Yame Gyokuro and aromatic Yame Matcha selected by a tea master. This popular creation from a long-established tea shop features the rich taste of Gyokuro Matcha and a chewy texture. [Ingredients] Mizuame (domestic production), tsubuan (sugar, azuki beans, mizuame, agar), mochiko (glutinous rice flour), maltose, sugar, green tea (produced in Fukuoka Prefecture), trehalose, sorbitol, sodium caseinate, sodium phosphate, thickening polysaccharide, emulsifier, flavoring (contains some milk components, wheat)