[Visit on September 4, 2023] - Sweet sake with red tea and Calpis (L): 698 yen - Blueberry vinegar and Calpis (R): 648 yen - Refreshing mango yogurt and Calpis (R): 698 yen Fermented CALPIS PARLOR (Sweet sake with red tea and Calpis) B1F Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 8-7 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

I stopped by this fermented Calpis shop while shopping at Umeda Hankyu. I tried the Peach Vinegar and Calpis (699 yen), which is a frozen drink made with peaches from Fukushima prefecture. It may seem a bit pricey for Calpis, but it's quite substantial. I was a bit skeptical about the combination of peach and vinegar, but it turned out to be a refreshing and pleasant taste without being too sour or overpowering. It has a nice balance of peach sweetness and vinegar freshness, with a hint of peach flavor in the Calpis. The drink is very cold, so it made my stomach feel cold (laughs), but that's understandable in a department store with strong air conditioning. Overall, it's a drink that kids would enjoy too.

I got tired after shopping a lot at Hankyu Department Store. Let's refresh at "Fermented Calpis Parlor" in the basement floor♡♢ I'm a sucker for limited edition items, so when I saw the summer limited frozen drink Peach Vinegar and Calpis, I couldn't resist...σ(^_^;) Since it's a frozen drink, it gives a sharp sensation with just one sip! Let's savor it slowly♪ The sweetness of peach, gentle acidity of vinegar, and Calpis... so delicious♡ It also seems good for the body (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)❤️ The fermented butter sablé was sold out again today... I'll try again next time! Thank you for the meal (๑>◡<๑)

I visited a shop nearby to check out some souvenirs for Bon festival. It was around 2 pm on a weekday, with 7-8 people in line at the drink corner and only 1 person in line at the gift corner. I first purchased the "Fermented Butter Sablé (6 pieces) (1,350 yen)" at the gift corner. Then, although it wasn't originally planned, I got curious about the crowded drink corner and went there. There were 6 people in line. I bought the "Peach Vinegar and Calpis with Peach Juice (699 yen)" which took 5 minutes to order and another 5 minutes to be served. The frozen drink had a refreshing chill perfect for the season. It had a rich peach flavor with a balance of sweetness and acidity from the Calpis. The Fermented Butter Sablé made with Calpis fermented butter had a crispy texture and creamy taste. It was light and delicious, making it a great souvenir option. It was worth the visit. Thank you for the meal.

I was intrigued by the fermented Calpis drink, so I ordered it. They also have limited-time seasonal products, so you can enjoy various flavors depending on the season. The taste of the Calpis itself was rich and had a richer taste than Rich Calpis. If you like Calpis, you should definitely visit this place at least once.

Hankyu Umeda Main Store Food Floor Fermented CALPIS About a year ago, a Calpis juice stand opened with great fanfare at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. Calpis was always in the fridge when I was a child, and I used to drink it every day. I liked being able to dilute the concentrate to my liking with water. As an adult, Calpis is no longer a staple in my house, but I was able to rediscover the goodness of Calpis at this newly opened parlor, so I decided to visit for the first time. The eye-catching display caught my attention. The Hankyu exclusive, summer limited "Peach Vinegar and Calpis" is a must-have item, so hurry up and get it. We were planning to choose from the grand menu, but the Peach Vinegar Calpis sold out just before our turn, so we are curious about it. We may come back another day to order it. I was surprised by the combination of sweet sake and Calpis. Yogurt and Calpis also looked delicious, but I chose the sweet sake mix because it seemed intriguing. And does it go well with black tea too? I was curious, so I chose the black tea-based sweet sake and Calpis with a beautiful gradient. Wow, the magical taste where the aftertaste of sweet sake blends with Calpis. The refreshing jelly texture is also enjoyable. Am I a taste deaf person? I didn't really understand the taste of black tea, but maybe I could smell it before mixing it. It's the perfect drink when you're tired and thirsty. It's so nostalgic and soothing.

"I was surprised by how much it has evolved." That was my reaction when I visited the only one of its kind nationwide (as of July 2023) Calpis brand concept shop. July 7th is known as Tanabata in Japan, but it is also Calpis Day, as it was born on July 7, 1919. I saw a Calpis promotion POP at a nearby supermarket at the end of June, which reminded me of this shop located in Hankyu Umeda, which I hadn't visited yet. So, I decided to visit the shop on my day off. The shop opened last year in 2022, and until now, they have been offering Calpis jelly in a can with a separate sauce to mix, as well as freshly made drinks combining Calpis with fermented foods like sweet sake and yogurt. Starting from March this year, they have also started selling a new product called Calpis Fermented Butter, which is used in Fermented Butter Sablé, a baked confectionery. First, about the Calpis jelly, it looks similar to jelly drinks you see in some vending machines, but the bottle-shaped can contains only jelly, more like House Foods' Fruité. The taste, combined with the texture of the jelly, was a new and delicious sensation, easy to drink unlike the usual Calpis. Next, about the Fermented Butter Sablé. Calpis is made from skim milk removed during the production process, and the fermented butter, Calpis Butter, is made from the removed fat. Calpis Fermented Butter is made by further fermenting Calpis Butter with lactic acid bacteria. The Sablé made using Calpis Fermented Butter was my first time trying a confectionery made with it, and I felt a refreshing taste similar to Calpis and yogurt, along with a deep richness. I have tried some elegant Sablés before, but I think it is very rare to find a baked confectionery that also has such a refreshing taste. Lastly, I ordered the limited-time Lychee-scented Sour Cream and Calpis drink from the 5 types of Calpis drinks they offered. While you may occasionally see fruit juice-flavored Calpis in convenience stores, the refreshing and deep flavor resulting from combining Calpis with another fermented food (in this case, sour cream) was worth trying at least once, in my opinion. Whether you are a Calpis fan or looking for unique souvenirs or gifts in the Umeda area, I recommend visiting this Calpis shop at Hankyu at least once.

I had "Yogurt and Calpis" ♡ Yogurt and Calpis® is a masterpiece that mixes Calpis® and yogurt with orange coffee, harmonizing the acidity of yogurt with the moderate bitterness of coffee and the sweet and sour aroma of orange. I always end up ordering yogurt and Calpis...♡ It was delicious♡

I went to check out some work at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store. It was a short visit and I decided to buy a souvenir before heading straight back home on the train. There were a lot of customers, as expected from Hankyu. I remembered this shop being featured on a TV show. I bought some Fermented Butter Sablé (6 pieces) for 1350 yen including tax. It has a crispy texture and a nice aroma. This kind of snack goes well with black tea. Thank you for the meal.

Delicious. I spotted a stand-up bar in Hankyu underground in Umeda that I have never seen in Tokyo. I had a soda highball and it was refreshing and tasty. The store is located in a high-traffic area in Hankyu underground, so many customers seemed interested. It's probably a unique store that is not yet in Tokyo.

I went to buy a side dish for my wife's bento, but I found something interesting and decided to buy it. Sweet summer orange? Calpis yogurt? It had a nice balance of moderate citrus acidity and the sweetness of Calpis itself. It also included sweet summer orange peel.

I tried "fermented Calpis" that I had been curious about for a long time! It is a cute Calpis with a baby pink color that is rich in lactic acid bacteria. It has a refreshing yogurt flavor with a gentle sweetness of strawberry puree, and you can taste the acidity of the lactic acid bacteria in the Calpis, making it very delicious. The pink fermented Calpis is topped with whipped cream, cute frozen strawberries, and mint, giving it an elegant sweetness that seems good for the body! There is a stand with polka dots near the elevator in the center of the basement 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. There are small tables in the eat-in space.

I have always been curious about the Calpis butter sablé at Hankyu. Every time I pass by, it seems to be sold out, but this time I was able to buy it without any problems in the morning. While the tartines were crowded, this place was calm. When I brought it home and tried it, it was really delicious. It had a crumbly texture and a sweet, gentle taste. It seems like a good gift to bring, so I will definitely buy it again. ◎

I suddenly have a question, what kind of butter do you use at home? I use Calpis butter. It's a bit pricey, but it's really delicious and milky. I use it on bread, to make scrambled eggs, and find it very useful. There is a Calpis concept shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F, where they sell Sablé cookies made with Calpis butter. The fermented butter Sablé cookies are moist, crispy, light, and simple, with a rustic charm that doesn't get boring. The blue packaging is elegant and lovely. Lately, they have been selling them in the evenings as well. I will definitely go buy some more! Thank you for the meal. Fermented CALPIS PARLOR, Osaka, Osaka City, Kita-ku, Tsunoda-cho 8-7, Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F.

The Calpis store that I had been wanting to visit has finally opened here at Hankyu Department Store on the basement floor. It was my first time visiting, and although I could have gone with the classic fermented Calpis yogurt, I decided to try the limited-time spring strawberry frozen Calpis. I used Rakuten Pay linked with a special Rakuten Super Point offer to pay, which was a good deal. There was a stand outside the store, so I decided to enjoy my drink there. The taste was a mix of Calpis and strong spring strawberry flavor. However, the price was a bit high, so it might just be a one-time visit for me.

There is a shop at Hankyu Department Store Umeda, and when I came around 1 pm last Sunday, the sablé cookies were sold out. But today (Sunday) around 12:20 pm, while I was wandering around looking for souvenirs, I found the sablé cookies! I couldn't resist and ended up buying them. The cookies have a crispy outer layer and a crunchy inside. They have a light and refreshing buttery flavor that spreads in your mouth. They are not too rich, but the flavor lingers nicely. I was impressed by how easy to eat they were using Calpis butter.

At Hankyu Umeda, I happened to come across a Fermented Butter Sablé at Calpis Parlor. I decided to buy it - a pack of 6 for 1350 yen. The store's board described it as a luxurious sablé made with plenty of rare butter, and it was exactly as advertised. The taste and texture were both fantastic. I even went back later to buy some as gifts for others.

Today, I tried the fermented Calpis butter sablé that is only available at the "Fermented 'CALPIS' PARLOR" in Umeda Hankyu, which is the only store in the country selling it! You have to go early as it sells out quickly. It's a bit pricey at 1350 yen for 6 pieces, but I enjoyed the rich buttery aroma and moist, gentle taste. Thank you for the delicious treat!

[2023.2.24 First Visit] My solo trip to Osaka is coming to an end! After lunch, I headed to Hankyu Umeda to buy Osaka souvenirs for my family and myself, focusing on items we haven't tried before. I purchased a type of canned drink where you add flavor yourself, next to this parlor. I haven't tried it yet, so I will add a review after tasting it.

Calpis yogurt without coffee. It reminds me of the old days when I used to mix Calpis with a strong flavor and drink it. It's delicious, rich Calpis, but it's about 600 yen, which is quite expensive, isn't it? I remember mixing it with Wilkinson's carbonated water, and even though it's clearly visible, the price is high. Well, it's delicious, so this evaluation is ==========