I chose the color red for my business card, inspired by the image of a superhero from a TV Asahi series. Some people choose white as it can adapt to any theme, while others choose grey for its philosophical feel. Today's breakfast was at a place with a deep green color scheme, called "Jukkeian Tea Room". I found this new breakfast spot while walking in the Kanda area. I ordered a rolled omelette sandwich and a straight matcha tea. The sandwich was made with thick French bread and a thick rolled omelette, flavored with a spicy mayo. The combination of flavors was great, with the umami of the dashi, the spiciness of the mayo, and the seaweed adding a nice touch. The matcha tea had a wonderful bitterness and aroma. I realized later that I didn't get the 50 yen discount for ordering a set, but I'll ask about it next time when I try their other sweets.

I have used this place for takeout a few times after lunch. It's also located in a narrow alley, so it can be a bit tricky to find. Note that they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On my first visit, I ordered a matcha latte, which was sweeter than I expected, so I've been ordering a straight matcha since then. Next time, I might try something sweet for lunch.

Kotobuki Chashitsu Pie is a specialty shop in Asakusa that offers freshly baked pies and matcha drinks. The shop, located a 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station, opened on April 20th. They handmake all their pies on-site, offering a variety of 9 flavors to enjoy. I tried their popular Crumble Apple Pie (750 yen) which was crispy on the outside and filled with plenty of apple chunks inside. Perfect for breakfast! I also had the Matcha French Chocolate Pie (750 yen) which had a rich matcha custard filling that matcha lovers will adore. It had a slight sweetness with the bitterness of matcha, making it delicious. They also offer a Matcha Mazetan with mochi inside, topped with fluffy whipped cream. The combination of rich matcha and mochi was excellent. The shop is close to tourist spots like Hanayashiki and Kaminarimon, making it a great place for foodies to explore. #KotobukiChashitsuPie #Asakusa #AsakusaSweets #AsakusaGourmet #Matcha #SweetsLovers #Foodie #Foodstagram #Instafood #JapaneseFood

I went to Tokyo Butchers in Kanda and enjoyed a hearty meat meal. As I stepped outside, I noticed a sign that read "Kotobuki Seian Tea Room." I turned the corner and found a Japanese-style tea drink specialty shop called "Kotobuki Seian Tea Room." Inside, a young female staff member was managing everything alone, with a system where you order at the register and pay upfront. I thought it was a self-service cafe chain, but they actually bring your order to your table. They offered a variety of drinks made with stone-milled matcha, such as matcha lattes, shake-style matcha drinks with Japanese sweets, and matcha jelly drinks. I ordered a refreshing matcha straight ice drink. The drink was simple, just matcha brewed and poured over crushed ice, but it was perfect for refreshing after a heavy meat meal. The tea leaves were delicious, and I really enjoyed it.

■Asakusa's popular matcha crepe shop also has a matcha drink specialty store where you can enjoy matcha made from stone-ground matcha from Kyoto Uji. I went to try the matcha French toast that is trending on SNS only at this shop! ■Order - Matcha French Lava Toast: 880 yen (tax included) Each one is handmade, so you may have to wait a bit for it to be served. True to its name "lava," when you cut the bread, matcha cheese cream flows out, making it perfect for videos. The subtly sweet cheese cream with plenty of matcha powder on top is delicious. Inside, there is mochi sandwiched, adding a nice texture! - Matcha Straight: 500 yen (tax included) I ordered this to enjoy the simple taste of matcha along with the food. If you order it together with food, you get a 100 yen discount. ■Other Menu - Sweets: Matcha cake, seasonal limited items, etc. - Drinks: Various matcha, hojicha, etc. ■Seating Counter seats on the 1st floor, table seats, tatami mat seating, sunken kotatsu seats on the 2nd floor, table seats on the 3rd floor. There are outlets at the 1st-floor seats, and the 2nd floor has a tea room-like atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy matcha.

A branch of the popular matcha crepe specialty shop Jukyoan in Asakusa. A 3-minute walk from JR Kanda Station. Located in a back alley, with a signboard at the corner of the main street making it easy to find. Around 12:30 on a weekday, no other customers. Placed an order and paid first. Matcha French toast (880 yen) consists of 8 slices of bread stacked with plenty of matcha powder on top, looking rich and flavorful! When cut with a knife, matcha rare cream and matcha powder flow out like lava from the inside. Eating the toast with matcha cream gives a delicious combination of matcha aroma and bitterness, along with the sweetness of the cream. The cream uses natural brown sugar for a gentle sweetness. The matcha cream is light and refreshing in taste. The bread is soft with plenty of matcha flavor soaked in, and there is mochi between the toast slices.

Located in Kanda, Tokyo, "Kotobuki Seian" is a matcha drink specialty store that opened in 2020 by the popular matcha crepe specialty store "Kotobuki Seian" in Asakusa. Using only stone-ground matcha, "Kotobuki Seian Tea Room" offers a variety of matcha drinks. From the classic matcha latte to unique options like the matcha shake-style drink "Mazetan" and the matcha jelly drink "Zelittan," there is a wide range of choices. They also offer matcha sweets such as the matcha rare cheesecake. The spacious store spans three floors, with a raised tatami seating area and comfortable sofa seats on the second floor, and an open terrace on the third floor. Address: 3-10-9 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Date of visit: Saturday. Number of people in line: 0. Wait time: 0 minutes. Orders: Matcha Crumble Cheesecake (700 yen) and Matcha Latte (600 yen).

Located just a 3-minute walk from Kanda Station, this crepe specialty shop is a branch of the popular matcha crepe shop "Jukuseian" in Asakusa. Upon entering at the opening time of 12:00 on a weekday, there were no other customers. The shop has 5 counter seats on the first floor, kotatsu and sunken kotatsu seats on the second floor, and table and sofa seats on the third floor, each with plenty of space to relax. Orders and payment are taken in advance. The matcha fondant chocolate with vanilla ice cream (750 yen) features a heart-shaped white sauce on top and a rich green matcha fondant chocolate inside. The matcha flavor is stronger than the chocolate, with a hint of bitterness complemented by the sweetness of the white chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The combination of the cold vanilla ice cream and warm white chocolate is superb. The Tiramisu-style matcha milk crepe (600 yen), available only on March 7th and 8th, is a thick and rich treat with layers of milk crepe, red bean paste, matcha cream, and mascarpone cream. The matcha flavor is intense and not overshadowed by the sweetness of the other fillings. The crepe has a strong matcha taste, especially towards the back where there is less cream. The crepe is thicker and has a firmer texture compared to the ones at Jukuseian in Asakusa. It is satisfyingly filling and packed with flavor.

I was drawn into a matcha specialty store near Kanda Station by a sign on the street. I ordered a matcha rare cheesecake and Hissui Kyoan latte on the first floor, then moved to the second floor. The second floor had sunken kotatsu seating and lattice windows, giving a calming traditional Japanese atmosphere. The owner is said to be from Kyoto, which I nodded in agreement to. I was able to relax and enjoy my time there. Thank you for the meal, and thank you very much.

Matcha Rare Terrine Set ¥990 Hot matcha drink and rich matcha terrine. The terrine has a texture similar to dark chocolate, not too sweet, with a hint of matcha powder on top to enhance the bitterness. The cookies are crispy and not too sweet. The matcha drink has a slightly bitter taste, perfect for those who enjoy a less sweet flavor. If you have a sweet tooth, you may want to add some sugar.

Water-based ice matcha (500 yen) ⭐︎3.2 Visited on a weekday Friday at 3:50 pm. The first floor has a counter for ordering and simple seating. The second and third floors have spacious seating with sofas. I ordered the most traditional ice drink, water-based ice matcha, and enjoyed it on the third floor. [Water-based ice matcha] The matcha flavor is direct and there is no sweetness, so I recommend adding simple syrup for those who are not fans of bitterness. The atmosphere was very cozy, and I was able to relax comfortably. The staff were also polite and friendly, which was a plus.

A branch of the popular matcha crepe shop "Jukken" in Asakusa, where there is always a long line. While I'm not sure how the Asakusa location is doing due to the pandemic, the Kanda branch is relatively quiet. It's conveniently located near the station but tucked away in a back alley, giving it a cozy hideaway feel. They serve authentic matcha made only with a stone mill, without any syrup or artificial flavors, which is quite popular. The "matcha latte" is a classic, but I decided to try the unique "Mazetan" shake-style and "Zerittan" jelly-like drinks. The first floor has counter seats, the second floor has sofas and tatami mats, and the third floor has terrace seats, each with a different atmosphere where you can relax alone or with friends. I highly recommend trying the "Uji Matcha Rare Terrine" made with rare Uji stone-milled matcha and freshly squeezed soy milk. The rich and smooth terrine is so delicious that you'll sigh with each bite. I also tried the "Matcha Lemon Zerittan," which has a divisive taste with its unusual combination. It's surprisingly refreshing, but be sure to mix it well as it can be quite sweet if you don't. I recommend ordering items separately to fully enjoy the flavors.

At around 4 pm on a weekday, I met up with someone. They had a variety of unique menu items, but I ended up trying the Mascarpone Matcha Latte. It was a bit sweeter than I had imagined. One notable feature of this place is the second floor, where besides sofa seats, there are also sunken kotatsu tables and individual seats for a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Since it was a weekday and raining, there were only two customers, including myself, so I was able to relax and enjoy my time there. I would like to visit again on a quieter day and take my time.

In September 2020, a matcha drink shop called Jukyoan Tea Room opened in the alley between Tokyo Butchers and Veloce, across from Kanda Foreign Language Institute. It is the first store of the drink brand operated by First Step Co., Ltd., which also handles the matcha crepe "Jukyoan" in Asakusa. In December, a second store of Jukyoan Tea Room opened in Kuramae. The Kanda store has three floors, with concrete floors and wall counter seats on the first floor, 20 seats on the second floor, and 10 seats on the third floor. The menu offers various matcha drinks, with the most popular among women being the Mascarpone Matcha Maestan (780 yen) and the most popular among men being the Cold Brew Iced Matcha (450 yen). I chose the Cold Brew Iced Matcha for 440 yen after a 50 yen discount. The second floor, where I sat, had a cozy atmosphere with tables, sofa seats, a raised tatami area with two kotatsu tables, and a counter. The straight matcha made with high-quality matcha ground with a stone mill in Uji, Kyoto, and brewed slowly was delicious and easy to drink. The place was so comfortable that I spent about an hour reading a book there. It seems like a perfect hideaway spot.

Popular matcha crepe specialty shop Jukkenan in Asakusa has opened a new store in Kanda in September 2020, called Jukkenan Chashitsu. This shop does not serve crepes, as the name suggests it is a tea room that only offers tea. There are three floors, with tatami seating on the second floor and a terrace on the third floor. Of course, you can also purchase tea for takeout. They have a wide variety of drink options, including standard matcha and matcha latte, but I decided to try something different and went for the Peach Matcha Latte. I chose the medium size, and it had a nice peach aroma and flavor, while still maintaining a strong matcha taste. The matcha used is freshly brewed upon ordering, which really enhances the flavor.

On my way back to the office from Nishi-guchi, I decided to pass by Kanda Gaien and stumbled upon a sign with lights in the alley. I wondered if there was a shop here before, and as I approached the front of the shop, I saw a sign that said "tea". I thought to myself, "Bananas and tea seem to be popular these days," as I looked at the menu. Starting with matcha, there were various drinks such as fruit mixes, shakes, and jelly available. With so many options, it seemed like a tough decision, but I wanted to savor the matcha itself, so I decided to go inside and ordered a matcha drink (450 yen) after being recommended by the staff. I was told that matcha is like espresso in coffee, so only a small amount can be poured into the cup. I was fine with that, but then I was recommended the matcha drink, so I decided to go with that instead. Luckily, there was a 50 yen discount for the grand opening. After placing my order, they started preparing the drink, which took a bit of time. While it's understandable for takeout orders, I thought it would be better if they allowed customers to wait at their seats for dine-in orders, even though there were no other customers at that time. After a short wait, I received my cup and enjoyed my drink at the counter on the first floor. The cup provided was for takeout, even though I was dining in, and it was only filled halfway. The matcha drink had a slightly bitter taste, but it was delicious. It was a bit chilly that day, so it helped warm me up and served as a nice break. This matcha specialty shop in Kanda is the drink version of a matcha crepe specialty shop in Asakusa, opened on September 19th. The matcha used here is sourced from the long-established matcha wholesaler, Kuwahara Yoshisuke Shoten in Uji, Kyoto, where they grind the matcha using a stone mill. I recommend this place if you ever feel like having matcha in Kanda. Keep up the good work and don't let the pandemic get you down. Thank you for the meal.

A new matcha drink shop seems to have opened. It's a stylish and cute matcha shop that appeared on a narrow street next to the meat shop Butchers. The exterior is chic and stylish, and the interior is beautiful as shown in the photos, where you can also charge your devices. I went with my colleagues and got a Mascarpone Matcha Latte and an Apple Matcha to go. For now, they only accept cash, but they mentioned that they want to add QR code payment in the future, which would be convenient. The staff were calm and explained the menu well, although they seemed a bit inexperienced and slow, but I'm sure they'll improve with time. It was fun to watch them make matcha by pouring hot water from the kettle and whisking the matcha. As for the taste, it was different from what I expected. Matcha tends to be associated with a strong flavor, but this matcha was gentle and mild, almost no bitterness and a soft aroma. Even kids could enjoy it, and the Mascarpone had a subtle taste. The Apple Matcha, on the other hand, was so delicate that I almost couldn't taste the matcha, which made me realize it's a very refined drink. They serve crepes at their Asakusa branch, so I felt like having one, but here they only offer drinks, which was a bit disappointing. I'm happy to see a new shop in Kanda, so I hope they do well. I'm looking forward to enjoying a hot matcha as it gets colder and plan to visit often.

I went during lunchtime, but there were no customers. I ordered a crumble cheesecake and a cream latte. They were delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice. It was strange that there were no customers.

On this day, I had a meeting at a nearby yakitori restaurant. I arrived early and had some work to do, so I wandered around looking for a cafe. I didn't feel like drinking coffee before having a beer, so when I saw a matcha tea sign, I decided to go in and ordered a simple hot matcha. Upstairs, I found a cozy sunken counter perfect for working. I was able to focus on my work while enjoying delicious matcha. I recommend this place for a pre-drinks work session in Kanda, or for a post-drinks relaxation time.