Great value for money and delicious! The main focus is on selling products, with a small space that includes two tables for four people and a small counter. Unlike touristy cafes, the fact that it's delicious and affordable is a huge plus! The friendly staff member provided great service and taught me how to brew coffee, which was reassuring. Thank you very much!

I was interested in Tada Seicha's collaboration canelé. While getting a takeout, I also tried their shaved ice. I was drawn to the limited 15 servings of adult matcha shaved ice. It was shaved ice with cold matcha poured over it. When the dish was served, the staff mentioned, "It has a bitterness, so we can add condensed milk if you'd like." But with the soft ice and refreshing matcha, I found no need for the condensed milk and finished it smoothly. I also tried a bite of the hojicha shaved ice, which I also liked. Watching my family enjoy their various toppings, I couldn't help but wish I had also ordered the sweet potato flavor. As I savored the simplicity, I decided in my heart to try the Uji matcha sweet potato next time! The canelé (priced at 350 yen) was for takeout. It was quite a big size, with a crispy bottom and a soft, gooey inside. It was just the right balance. I enjoyed it. I regret not buying all four flavors to compare and taste. I hope to visit again this summer.

In the midst of the scorching heat, I was craving something cool and refreshing, so I stumbled upon this shop. I drove there right away. There is a parking lot in front of the shop that can accommodate about 5 or 6 cars. The interior is divided into a space for selling tea leaves and takeout sweets, and an eat-in area. There were two seats available, so we were seated promptly. The shop is not very spacious, but it has a clean and cozy atmosphere. We were seated near the window, and even though it was sunny and hot, they closed the curtains for us. I ordered the matcha shaved ice with white dumplings, and it arrived in about 5 minutes. I took a bite right away. The matcha flavor was rich, with a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness that melted smoothly in my mouth. It came with red bean paste, white dumplings, and chestnuts on the side, which kept it interesting until the end. Even as the flavor settled, there was additional matcha syrup available, so it remained delicious until the last bite. I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious matcha. I also noticed the matcha roll cake by the register, which I will have to try next time. I was able to truly feel the coolness and refreshment.

This is a tea shop in Nagao, Hirakata. It is located along a relatively busy road with a parking lot, making it easy to access. It seems to be well known locally, as many people come to buy tea, but there are also many customers who come to enjoy tea sweets inside the shop. The shop can get crowded with about 3 groups, so sometimes you may have to wait if you arrive at a bad time. I heard that their tea shake is very delicious, and it exceeded my expectations. It's not just a strong tea flavor, but a delicious taste that spreads throughout. Unlike typical matcha sweets, the tea flavor is different, showing that it truly is a tea shop. It's a place I would like to visit even on hot days, as it leaves a good aftertaste.

A Japanese tea specialty shop located a 6-minute walk from Nagao Station on the Katakamachi Line (Gakken Toshi Line). They are holding a sweets fair on March 22 (Friday) and 23 (Saturday) from 10:00 to 17:00 (last order at 16:00), with a fee of 1,500 yen (tax included) for a 60-minute session. Pound cakes (3 types) are self-service, soft serve ice cream (3 types) are table order, and other sweets are ordered in front of the showcase. Drinks, including matcha, are also ordered at the table. I finally visited the shop, which I had been curious about for a while. I arrived around 14:00, but unfortunately, the luxurious matcha pound cake and matcha madeleine were sold out. However, the matcha cake, which was sold out when I entered, was served freshly made and still slightly warm. It seems that there is no need to go early before opening, but arriving too late may result in sold-out items. The shop specializes in Japanese tea and pays attention to their sweets, using high-quality matcha used in high-class tea ceremonies as an ingredient. The sweets made using matcha and hojicha are rich and have a pleasant texture. I particularly liked the matcha cheesecake and matcha tiramisu. There is also one non-matcha/houjicha option, which is the black bean pound cake, suitable for those who enjoy black bean tea. Overall, if you are a tea lover, this place is highly recommended, but even if you are not, you can still enjoy the offerings.

The matcha shaved ice also has a strong matcha aroma, which is very good. They use the well-known Hirakata Korihi ice in Hirakata. You can enjoy it inside the shop, but there are few table seats, so it's quite crowded.

I visited to learn about matcha and tried two types. I had "Castle's Longevity" for 500 yen and "Pine's Green" for 400 yen, both about 50g each. I wondered if matcha is meant to be enjoyed light and fluffy. They had a mild bitterness and tasted delicious. I got a 100 yen discount with a tea and sweets set menu. They also sold tea utensils and bamboo whisks in the store.

I visited for the first time despite living nearby. I had delicious tea that truly captures the essence of Japanese tea. It's no surprise since it's a café run by a tea shop.

During the drive, I took a short break here (laughs). The parking lot in front of the store is also available for parking. When I entered around 4:30 pm on a weekday, there were groups of high school boys and a solo female customer enjoying their tea leisurely. I sat at the counter and felt like having something sweet, so I ordered a matcha parfait. It arrived after a short wait and it was quite voluminous (;^ω^) The matcha chiffon cake and ice cream were sprinkled with matcha powder, and there was matcha jelly in the middle, true to its name. It also had red bean paste and mochi, sticking to the basics of a parfait. It was not just sweet, but you could also enjoy the bitterness and refreshing taste of matcha, making it a delicious matcha parfait. After finishing it, I was about to ask for the bill, but maybe because of the cold ice cream, I felt chilly... and I suddenly felt like having the warm zenzai that was on the menu in front of me, so I impulsively ordered it too (^^;) The mochi was small but crispy and fragrant, very soft and with a good texture. The adzuki beans were also very delicious, using beans from Saga Prefecture, and they had a firm texture. The zenzai was even more delicious when I reset my taste buds with the refreshing salted kelp in between bites. Lastly, I had a high-quality roasted hojicha tea, which had a slight sweetness within the bitterness. It was a new discovery for me, who usually only drinks tea on sale at the supermarket. The calm atmosphere in the store allowed me to enjoy tea leisurely, and the calm and polite service from the female staff was very likable. It's a bit embarrassing for a middle-aged man to order matcha parfait and zenzai alone, but the atmosphere in the store helped alleviate that embarrassment (laughs). Next time I come, I would like to try the matcha roll cake or ice cream with delicious tea. Thank you for the meal!

✳️ Chasen Tsuji Tada Seicha @ Hirakata Tea Specialty Store! I had some tea since I was there. Uji Sencha Masterpiece Meijin Bodasakio's work ★ A deep and rich flavor. It's so delicious that I might not be able to drink other teas. Aracha finish Sencha ★ The package features Hirakata's local mascot, Kurawanko! Matcha pound cake for tea parties ★ It was a rich yet refreshing pound cake. It uses high-quality matcha used in tea ceremonies, so the aroma is very good. They are particular about handmade, additive-free products.

This place is perfect for a quick tea break. It's not the type of place where you can linger or have a lively chat, but it's great for a short tea break. The staff is friendly. They offer various sets and a wide variety of teas. I'm not a tea expert, but all the teas were delicious! Don't underestimate the sweetness either. They also have a great morning menu, which many people were enjoying when I visited on a Sunday morning. The photo shows the morning set, but they also have tea soba and inari sushi. The prices are very reasonable.

Tea instructor Tada from Tada Seicha visited us this time and taught us about tea. Seicha Tada has been in business for over 250 years and Tada Seicha Co., Ltd. was registered as a corporation in the early Showa period. The headquarters is in Hirakata City, Osaka. Tada Seicha is a Bai Saou (tea seller) that also processes tea as a secondary process, with the role of spreading tea widely. I didn't know much about the tea world, such as the Kabuse tea Kirara from the master Kamata in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. The tea we had this time was brewed with care and had a really good aroma that spread out after drinking, a deep taste, and a beautiful color. I didn't realize tea could be this delicious. The producer of Kabuse tea Kirara won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the Kansai Tea Fair. We enjoyed brewing and learning about this delicious tea together. We also enjoyed Uji luxurious matcha roll at the tea shop managed by Tada Seicha. Both were undeniably delicious. I learned about different types of tea, but I still lack confidence in brewing, so I want to pay more attention to temperature and make the delicious tea even more delicious. The balance of sweetness, umami, and aroma in the tea we had was really delicious. I only have a large teapot at home, so I want a slightly smaller one. I want to put the deliciously brewed tea in a thermos and enjoy it outside. The iced green tea we had at the venue was surprisingly delicious. Tea can be enjoyed even more deliciously. Thanks to what I learned this time, I feel a little more confident. If you want to brew really delicious tea at home, please visit Tada Seicha's website. The aroma and taste are completely different. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the cafe of the tea shop "Satsusen" near Nagao Station, which had opened across the street. The new store had a corner selling various tea leaves, and at the back right, there was a cafe. The cafe had a sweet shop atmosphere, with a small counter with 4 seats and two tables with 4 seats each. I chose a table seat as it was empty. There was a showcase with cakes like roll cakes, but there were only two types of cakes inside, and it seemed like they were either sold out or being made. When I opened the menu, there was only one item, the "Sweets Set." There was also a menu for soft-serve ice cream for takeout, but that was all there was for the cafe. I was a little disappointed as I had come expecting various matcha cafe menus. However, I regained my composure and ordered the valuable "Matcha Special" set for 680 yen, choosing from three types of tea "Gyokuro Karigane by Satsusen." It was a tea-focused set, so three cute-sized tea sweets were elegantly included. I put the "Karigane" from the small black tea canister into the white teapot, lowered the temperature to around 70°C with the teapot for cooling, and poured it into the white teapot. After about 2 minutes, I poured it into a teacup to enjoy. The yellow-green tea was slightly sweet, with a mellow and rounded taste and a hint of astringency. Truly, the tea from a tea shop is delicious, even though it is Gyokuro stem tea! The matcha chiffon and matcha bean paste wrapped tea sweets were delicious and paired well with the warm tea, while the matcha soft-serve ice cream had white soft-serve hidden underneath, providing a refreshing contrast. I had about three cups of tea from the pot, and although the roundness gradually faded, I could still enjoy the solid taste of the tea. As summer approaches, there may be more matcha menu items available, but I would like to revisit if the menu becomes more varied and fulfilling! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Bon Festival souvenir series, starting with this one. I received a set of pound cakes from a tea shop: matcha pound cake, hojicha pound cake, and black bean pound cake. These sweets made with tea are rare and look delicious. I'll start with the matcha pound cake. When I opened the sealed package, a strong matcha aroma wafted out. The cake is very moist and has a nice weight to it, with a subtle sweetness. Now, onto the hojicha pound cake. It has a fragrant roasted green tea flavor, which brings back nostalgic memories. Both pound cakes are equally delicious. The black bean pound cake contains sweet and soft black beans, adding a nice touch. Thank you for the tasty souvenir. Itadakimasu!

I received some sweets from a tea shop. It was a hojicha and black soybean pound cake. Both were moist and delicious, but I especially enjoyed the hojicha flavor because it had a strong aroma. It was rare to have tea-flavored sweets, but I thought it was worth trying again. The black soybean flavor was more common and didn't leave a strong impression. I wonder if they also have matcha-flavored sweets since it's a tea shop? I would like to try that next time.