Summer-Ready Iced Coffee Blend: Guatemala Blend 1er essai (Premier Essai) Launches June 23, 2026

Lupicia, the global specialty tea retailer (Head Office: Niseko Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido; CEO: Hiroki Mizuguchi), will launch a new coffee blend perfect for iced coffee, 'Guatemala Blend 1er essai (Premier Essai),' on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The product will be available at select Lupicia stores and via online sales, sourced from 'Lupicia Niseko Roastery' in Hokkaido, where all coffee is roasted in-house.

'Lupicia Niseko Roastery' is a coffee line produced by the global tea specialist 'Lupicia.' While sourcing premium teas around the world, Lupicia discovered exceptionally high-quality coffee beans. This is because the 'Tea Belt,' where high-quality tea is grown, shares similar climates and environments with the 'Coffee Belt,' ideal for cultivating premium coffee beans.

Motivated by the desire to introduce delicious coffee to more people, Lupicia carefully sources green coffee beans from around the world and meticulously roasts them in-house at its Niseko Roastery in Hokkaido. This blend, crafted with emphasis on aroma and clean taste, is designed to be enjoyed easily in everyday life. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or a tea lover, we invite you to savor this exceptional, Lupicia-crafted specialty.

For more details, please visit the dedicated website below:

https://www.lupicia.com/shop/pages/coffee.aspx

(Or search for 'Lupicia Coffee')

Product Overview

Launch Date: June 23, 2026

Guatemala Blend 1er essai (Premier Essai)

Contents: 100g per bag (whole bean) ¥1,080 (tax included), (ground) ¥1,080 (tax included) ※ Shelf life: 6 months from manufacturing date

Features Guatemalan beans from award-winning, prestigious farms, prized for their clean, impurity-free taste. Blended with South Indian beans offering complex depth. Notable for its rich roast aroma and bitterness, making it ideal for iced coffee. Delicious when prepared via flash chilling or cold brew.

Company Overview

【Company Name】Lupicia Co., Ltd. 【Founded】August 17, 1994 【Number of Stores】136 domestic, 3 overseas (as of June 16, 2026)

【Business】Import, manufacturing, and sales of global teas, teaware, and lifestyle goods; food manufacturing and sales 【Headquarters】436-2 Moto-machi, Niseko Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido

【Media Inquiries】Promotions Department, Lupicia Co., Ltd. (Kobayashi, Otsuji)

TEL: 070-7789-7403 (mobile) FAX: 0136-44-1001 EMAIL: kouhou@lupicia.co.jp

Lupicia Co., Ltd.

Lupicia delivers over 400 varieties of tea annually, including premium black, green, and oolong teas sourced from regions worldwide, as well as original blended and flavored teas. To share the diverse charms of tea with more people, Lupicia continues to promote free and creative ways to enjoy tea, unbound by traditional categories or styles.