Hyperlocal Tokyo

A Japanese tea specialty store located in a commercial facility adjacent to Haneda Airport's Terminal 3. I'm grateful they opened a branch here, as I often visit their main store and cafe in Kakegawa. They offer a wide variety of teas, including green tea, matcha, Japanese tea-based black tea, and flavored tea. They also have tea bags, so you can enjoy them easily even without a teapot. Of course, they also have matcha tiramisu, parfaits, and traditional Japanese sweets that are only available at the main store, but their original offerings, such as affogato, easy-to-go takeout menus, and original packages for travel, are also highly recommended.

This is the first Kimikura location outside of Shizuoka Prefecture. I'd been wanting to visit for a while, but I couldn't make it until today. I finally went today. I had visited the Kakegawa main store, which was featured in Yuru Camp△, the year before last. Today, I bought a Secret Pot (Hitsu-kura), black tea tea bags, and sweet potatoes. They were having a campaign where you could get a free drink, so I got black tea and apple tea soda. It was so delicious. The autumnal foliage-like colors were a feast for the eyes.

The staff who served me were incredibly kind and explained everything in detail. (^ ^) The young staff member (perhaps a part-time worker?) who prepared the matcha for my takeout tea soda with matcha and mandarin was also smiling brightly, making it a truly lovely and welcoming shop. There were so many different kinds of tea, and the packaging was so cute, it was a joy to browse. I went there specifically for the Sencha Earl Grey I saw on Instagram, but the aroma of the Japanese black tea with lemon was so good that I bought some extra. I tried both right away, and they were both delicious! The tea had no bitterness and was refreshing and easy to drink. The Japanese black tea with lemon, in particular, had a refreshing lemon aroma that I thought was perfect for summer. I loved the teas I bought, so I definitely want to visit the shop again.

I visited for the first time on February 8, 2023. I wasn't going anywhere in particular, but I stopped by when I went to see what Haneda Airport Garden was like. The staff were kind and courteous. The tea they served was delicious. I also bought some sweets for my parents. I tried the matcha latte, and my wife was very happy with it. I had a little bit too, and it was definitely good! I want to go back here next time. I also want to try other drinks besides the matcha latte.

This tea shop is located in the passageway of the new Airport Garden. You can get takeout here! I ordered a matcha latte, I think. They had both hot and cold options, and I chose cold. You could choose between milk or oat milk, but I went with regular milk. Since there were people in line, they gave me a cup of tea while I waited for my order after paying! Such a thoughtful gesture ♡ I was immediately impressed. They carefully whisk the matcha and pour it into the milk. They told me to try the matcha before mixing it because it was good quality tea. The aroma was incredible! I thought it was a shame to mix it, and I wished I had bought some red bean paste to go with it. But I mixed it and enjoyed it anyway. It was delicious! I was very satisfied with the 650 yen price. I'll try some tea sweets next time ♡