Sri Lankan Tea Brand 'Dilmah' to Launch First-Ever Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store

*Image is for illustrative purposes. Waltz Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture; President: Tetsuya Katagiri), the sole distributor of the Sri Lankan tea brand Dilmah in Japan, will open a limited-time pop-up store for seven days from Wednesday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the 'Tree Terrace' on the B1 floor of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store. In addition to selling products centered on the 'Ceylon Tea Journey' premium series developed for the Japanese market last autumn, the event will offer tastings and new takeaway drinks to allow more people to easily experience Dilmah's high-quality tea. Furthermore, on the first day, a special tea seminar will be held at a separate venue using wine glasses from Riedel, a prestigious wine glass manufacturer with over 270 years of history, promising a week full of enjoyment for both new and existing fans of Dilmah. Key highlights include the sale of the 'Ceylon Tea Journey' series, a special tea seminar with tea consultant Masumi Hayashibara, pop-up exclusive tea mocktails by the award-winning Matsuo couple from 'Bar Landscape.' in Ginza, and the availability of takeaway drinks. The event will feature a wide range of products, including the 'Ceylon Tea Journey' series, the 't-series' collection of fine teas, special sets, and pop-up exclusive items. Takeaway drinks, including hot tea, iced tea, and tea soda, will be available, with the menu changing daily. On May 24, two original tea mocktails created by the owners of 'Bar Landscape.' will be sold exclusively. A special seminar, 'Experience the Charm of Sri Lankan Tea with Masumi Hayashibara,' will take place on May 20, allowing participants to explore the nuances of tea using Riedel & Nachtmann glasses. Dilmah, founded by Merrill J. Fernando, is known for its high-quality, ethical Ceylon tea, produced entirely in Sri Lanka to ensure freshness and authentic flavor. The brand is recognized globally, served in top hotels and airlines, and contributes to social development in Sri Lanka through the MJF Charitable Foundation. Waltz Co., Ltd. acts as the Japanese distributor, supplying luxury hotels and retailers, and actively promotes tea culture through seminars.