Japanese confectionery shop HIGASHIYA will be selling "Shinchakan" (1 stick/1,800 yen), a Japanese confection made with new tea, for a limited time from April 27th.

New tea buds, which have accumulated natural energy from autumn through winter, are said to be auspicious symbols of vitality and longevity. The "Shinchakan" offered at HIGASHIYA this time uses new tea leaves of the "Yutaka Midori" variety from Kagoshima Prefecture, which have a rich and full-bodied flavor. It is prepared raw to make the most of the freshness, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing flavor of new tea with a subdued sweetness.

The sale period is scheduled to run from April 27th to mid-June. It will be available at HIGASHIYA GINZA, HIGASHIYA man, and the HIGASHIYA online shop (http://www.higashiya.com).

In addition, on May 18th, HIGASHIYA GINZA will be hosting a "New Tea Appreciation Event" where you can taste "New Chakan" and new tea.