I tried the Rooibos tea from the shop called Hanamizuki. I don't usually drink Rooibos tea, so I was a bit unsure if I would like it, but I found it to be pleasant without any unpleasant aroma. It's a shame when tea bags don't turn out well. The product is described as follows: [Non-caffeine, 2nd most popular!!] The popular Rooibos tea flavor has been reissued! Based on the non-caffeine Rooibos tea from South Africa, which contains minerals in a balanced manner, this tea has a charming flavor like a mixed juice made with guava, pear, and a variety of fruits. Since it's non-caffeine, you can enjoy it before going to bed. The ingredients include Rooibos, strawberry leaf, rhubarb, and flavoring ingredients. The expiration date is 1.5 years (over 1 year for tea bags). You can also purchase it online. Hanamizuki Nakano Marui Store 03-6304-8034 Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Nakano 3-34-28 Nakano Marui 1F.

There used to be a Baumkuchen shop in Koenji. It seemed like they made it in the store, and before I could buy one to take home, it disappeared (cry). This seems to be a branch of that shop. However, since it's just a corner of Marui, they only sell the products and do not make them in the store. In addition to Baumkuchen, they also sell tea. Actually, based on the shop's website, it seems like they are a shop specializing in Baumkuchen and tea. Since I have been spending more time at home, I wanted to get into tea this year. I ended up buying a lot of tea lucky bags from the end of the year (2 each from Lupicia and Basilur, as well as Karel Capek, Lipton, Nina's. I bought too much lol), and now I have enough for the next few years (I tend to get into things based on appearances lol). However, whenever I see tea, I can't help but react (lol). Although I was interested in Baumkuchen, I also wanted to use the Marui shopping voucher I had, so I ended up buying more tea lol. It's great that they sell tea in single bags. Unfortunately, I already have a large amount at home, so I decided to choose from what they had! There were so many varieties even in the single bags that it was hard to choose. I chose the popular No.1 tea named after the shop and Caramel Chocolat (I love chocolate), and White Peach Rooibos. I prefer to drink non-caffeinated tea before going to bed, so the abundance of Rooibos was great! After returning home, I immediately tried the "Caramel Chocolat" tea! The expiration date was earlier than the other two, which are for next year. There was a square caramel-like lump visible inside the tea bag. I was surprised because I had never seen anything like it before. Maybe because I saw that, the aroma of caramel was strong while brewing (I'm the type that is easily influenced by suggestions). Since I usually prefer unsweetened drinks, I tried it as it is! It didn't taste very much like Caramel Chocolat, but it had a rich flavor and was delicious. I'm not very good at judging the taste of tea, so it's hard to say (I still have a long way to go before I can stop being just a tea lover... orz). There were also Baumkuchen and tea gifts around the cash register, which would be perfect for gifts. Or rather, I want to receive them lol. I wanted to buy ice cream from the Thirty-One inside Marui, but it was closed, which was a bit of a shock (later I realized that there was a street shop on the north side... I didn't think about it and ended up going home without buying). I hope this shop continues to thrive!

I learned the difference between Baumkuchen and Baumkuchen on TV and became interested in trying Baumkuchen again. In the showcase, there were two types of Baumkuchen: "Takumi" with angular edges like gold sugar and "Kiwami" with a familiar beautiful circular shape. This time, I purchased the interestingly shaped "Takumi." The "Takumi" has a moist interior and a crispy exterior, allowing you to enjoy two different textures. With each bite, you can savor the rich aroma of butter spreading in your mouth. Although I don't usually eat Baumkuchen or Baumkuchen, the "Takumi" was by far the most delicious Baumkuchen I have ever tasted. I particularly enjoyed the crispy outer part! In the showcase, there were also teas that pair well with Baumkuchen available for purchase. Next time, I plan to buy tea along with my Baumkuchen. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On a cold day in January, I was patrolling Nakano Ward for a certain purpose when I heard that a cafe had opened in Nakano Marui (see image 1). Under the image of delicious cut Baumkuchen and tea, it said it was a specialty store for hand-baked Baumkuchen and tea. Since this shop was not listed on Tabelog, I decided to check it out immediately. When I arrived at the first floor of Nakano Marui, I found Hanamizuki's store, but to my disappointment, I couldn't find a cafe space where I could drink tea, only a shop with products displayed in a showcase. I mustered up the courage and asked the staff, but they said that this was a shop for sales only. It was a shame that the cafe I was looking forward to was not there, but since I was already there, I decided to buy the "Takumi" Baumkuchen without a box for 1,400 yen. There are two series of Baumkuchen: "Takumi," which has a chewy inside and crispy outside, and "Kiwa," which has a moist and fluffy miraculous texture. When I tried it at home, I found that it was a Baumkuchen made with Okukuji eggs, which had a sweet yet firm texture with a rich flavor. When paired with hot milk instead of tea, it was really delicious. Although I found out that it was a sales-only store and not a cafe as I expected, I was satisfied with the delicious Baumkuchen. And I even got a free Nakano Marui shopping bag (laughs)...this review, for some reason, is not being counted as one review.

On a cold day in January, while patrolling the internet in Nakano Ward for a certain purpose, I came across news that a cafe had opened in Nakano Marui (refer to the first image). Below the image of delicious cut Baumkuchen and tea, it said it was a specialty store for hand-baked Baumkuchen and tea. Since the shop was not listed on Tabelog, I decided to go check it out. Upon arriving at the first floor of Nakano Marui, I found Hana Mizuki's store, but to my disappointment, I couldn't find a cafe space where I could drink tea, only a shop with products displayed in a showcase. I mustered up the courage to ask the staff, and they informed me that this was a store for sales only. It was a shame that the cafe I had expected from the internet image was not there, but since I was already there, I decided to buy the "Takumi" Baumkuchen without a box for 1,400 yen including tax for home use. There are two series of Baumkuchen available, one called "Takumi" with a chewy inside and crispy outside, and the other called "Kiwami" with a moist and fluffy miraculous texture. When I tried it at home, I found that it was a Baumkuchen made with Oku-Kuji eggs, which had a sweet taste but also a firm texture with a rich flavor. When paired with hot milk instead of tea, it was really delicious. Although it turned out to be a sales-only store and not a cafe as I had hoped, I was satisfied because the Baumkuchen was delicious. And on top of that, I was able to get a Nakano Chuuto as well (laughs)… This review, for some reason, is not counted as one review.