Ikebukuro's Specialty Coffee Shop "COFFEE VALLEY" Collaborates with Meiji's "meiji THE Cacao"!
Ikebukuro's specialty coffee shop "COFFEE VALLEY" is collaborating with Meiji's "meiji THE Cacao" to offer a limited-time drink, "Cacao Tropic Brew." This collaboration is part of the 'meiji THE Cacao MEETS' project, which proposes new ways to enjoy cacao, and will be available from May 1st to May 24th.
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COFFEE VALLEY, a specialty coffee shop in Ikebukuro celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, is participating in the special collaboration project 'meiji THE Cacao MEETS' with "meiji THE Cacao," developed by Meiji Co., Ltd. They will be selling the original collaboration drink "Cacao Tropic Brew" for a limited time from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 24, 2026.
**Collaboration Project with Craft Brands 'meiji THE Cacao MEETS'**
'meiji THE Cacao MEETS' is a special collaboration project where "meiji THE Cacao" resonates with various craft brands committed to meticulous craftsmanship, proposing new ways to enjoy and explore the possibilities of cacao.
**Limited-Time Drink "Cacao Tropic Brew" to Enjoy Like a Dessert**
This time, COFFEE VALLEY proposes a refreshing and luxurious drink perfect for the upcoming season, combining their carefully selected specialty coffee with meiji THE Cacao made from Dominican Republic cacao.
Product Name: Cacao Tropic Brew
Price: 750 yen (tax included)
Sales Period: Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Taste and Features: The base is a refreshing Brazilian iced coffee. To this, a special syrup layered with passion fruit and vanilla, which maximize the fruity notes of cacao, is added. It's topped with a smooth chocolate whipped cream generously made with meiji THE Cacao from Dominican Republic cacao. Finally, a hint of orange peel aroma is added, creating a new sensation drink that feels like enjoying a high-quality dessert, despite being coffee.
**SNS Follow & Tag Campaign Also Held Simultaneously!**
To commemorate the launch of the collaboration drink, an SNS follow and tag campaign will be held.
*Please check the official SNS of the store and in-store POP for campaign benefits and detailed application conditions.
**About "meiji THE Cacao"**
"meiji THE Cacao" is a fragrance-free chocolate that utilizes the original aroma and flavor of cacao, which only Meiji can bring out. It uses cacao beans from regions where Meiji's unique cacao farmer support activity, "Meiji Cacao Support," has been implemented, with meticulous attention paid to everything from the origin of the cacao to the manufacturing method. It offers four lineups centered on the three refined cacao flavors:
Nutty Cacao: Uses Venezuelan cacao beans with a nutty aroma.
Floral Cacao: Uses Peruvian cacao beans with a floral aroma.
Fruity Cacao: Uses Dominican Republic and Madagascar cacao beans with a fruity aroma.
Fruity Cacao Latte: A product combining Fruity Cacao as a base with milk.
As a brand that delivers new deliciousness and ways to enjoy "cacao," not just within the realm of "chocolate," we will continue to deliver exciting products in the future.
Official SNS: https://www.instagram.com/meiji_the_choco/
**"meiji THE Cacao" Assorted Large Bag Now Popularly Available on Amazon!**
[Click here for sales link] https://amzn.asia/d/0bQOMf3B
Meiji The Cacao 4-type Assorted Large Bag 210g
**Store Information: About COFFEE VALLEY**
As a specialty coffee shop in Ikebukuro, COFFEE VALLEY pursues "new, authentic quality" while being simple and standard. You can enjoy carefully extracted coffee, roasted in-store according to the individuality of the beans, in a comfortable interior. Takeout is also recommended before work or on sunny days. Taste preferences vary from person to person. That's why we propose ways to enjoy coffee tailored to each customer, without being swayed by trends. Thanks to your patronage, we are celebrating our 12th anniversary this year.
Product Site: https://coffeevalley.jp/
**Collaboration Project with Craft Brands 'meiji THE Cacao MEETS'**
'meiji THE Cacao MEETS' is a special collaboration project where "meiji THE Cacao" resonates with various craft brands committed to meticulous craftsmanship, proposing new ways to enjoy and explore the possibilities of cacao.
**Limited-Time Drink "Cacao Tropic Brew" to Enjoy Like a Dessert**
This time, COFFEE VALLEY proposes a refreshing and luxurious drink perfect for the upcoming season, combining their carefully selected specialty coffee with meiji THE Cacao made from Dominican Republic cacao.
Product Name: Cacao Tropic Brew
Price: 750 yen (tax included)
Sales Period: Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Taste and Features: The base is a refreshing Brazilian iced coffee. To this, a special syrup layered with passion fruit and vanilla, which maximize the fruity notes of cacao, is added. It's topped with a smooth chocolate whipped cream generously made with meiji THE Cacao from Dominican Republic cacao. Finally, a hint of orange peel aroma is added, creating a new sensation drink that feels like enjoying a high-quality dessert, despite being coffee.
**SNS Follow & Tag Campaign Also Held Simultaneously!**
To commemorate the launch of the collaboration drink, an SNS follow and tag campaign will be held.
*Please check the official SNS of the store and in-store POP for campaign benefits and detailed application conditions.
**About "meiji THE Cacao"**
"meiji THE Cacao" is a fragrance-free chocolate that utilizes the original aroma and flavor of cacao, which only Meiji can bring out. It uses cacao beans from regions where Meiji's unique cacao farmer support activity, "Meiji Cacao Support," has been implemented, with meticulous attention paid to everything from the origin of the cacao to the manufacturing method. It offers four lineups centered on the three refined cacao flavors:
Nutty Cacao: Uses Venezuelan cacao beans with a nutty aroma.
Floral Cacao: Uses Peruvian cacao beans with a floral aroma.
Fruity Cacao: Uses Dominican Republic and Madagascar cacao beans with a fruity aroma.
Fruity Cacao Latte: A product combining Fruity Cacao as a base with milk.
As a brand that delivers new deliciousness and ways to enjoy "cacao," not just within the realm of "chocolate," we will continue to deliver exciting products in the future.
Official SNS: https://www.instagram.com/meiji_the_choco/
**"meiji THE Cacao" Assorted Large Bag Now Popularly Available on Amazon!**
[Click here for sales link] https://amzn.asia/d/0bQOMf3B
Meiji The Cacao 4-type Assorted Large Bag 210g
**Store Information: About COFFEE VALLEY**
As a specialty coffee shop in Ikebukuro, COFFEE VALLEY pursues "new, authentic quality" while being simple and standard. You can enjoy carefully extracted coffee, roasted in-store according to the individuality of the beans, in a comfortable interior. Takeout is also recommended before work or on sunny days. Taste preferences vary from person to person. That's why we propose ways to enjoy coffee tailored to each customer, without being swayed by trends. Thanks to your patronage, we are celebrating our 12th anniversary this year.
Product Site: https://coffeevalley.jp/