Chubu Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Suruga Branch (Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture; Branch Manager Kunihiro Mochizuki) and Muranoeki Co., Ltd. (Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture; President Yasuhiro Senoue) will jointly host the 'Draft Tea Fair – A New Encounter with Blue Shizuoka Tea' from Saturday, June 20, 2026, to Sunday, June 28, 2026, at NEOPASA Surugawan Numazu (uphill), located on the E1A Shin-Tomei Expressway (Shin-Tomei) in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. This event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a new way of enjoying tea.

What is Draft Tea?

Draft Tea is an innovative tea experience introduced by CHABAKKA, a tea brand with stores in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. Inspired by draft beer, the tea is dispensed from a server, creating a fine layer of nitrogen-infused foam that enhances the tea’s natural aroma and flavor, resulting in a smooth, refreshing beverage with a distinctive texture.

For this event, a special limited-edition flavor called 'Blue Shizuoka Tea' will be exclusively available at NEOPASA Surugawan Numazu (uphill). This unique blend combines Yabukita green tea from Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture, with butterfly pea, a vibrant blue herb popular in Southeast Asia. The result is a visually striking, aromatic, and refreshing tea experience unlike any other.

Visitors are invited to savor this one-of-a-kind combination of 'Draft Tea' and 'Blue Shizuoka Tea' while enjoying panoramic views of Suruga Bay.

Throughout the event period, popular products from CHABAKKA, including tea sodas and confectioneries, will also be available for purchase.

Additionally, on June 27 and 28, specialty wagashi (Japanese sweets) vendors will make appearances—featuring zunda mochi and sasa dango—allowing guests to enjoy handcrafted traditional sweets paired perfectly with tea.

This marks the first-ever draft tea event at any service area or parking area across Japan. Don’t miss this vibrant and refreshing celebration of tea innovation!

【Venue】 Central Event Hall, NEOPASA Surugawan Numazu (uphill), E1A Shin-Tomei Expressway

【Event Period】 June 20 (Sat) – June 28 (Sun), 2026 | Daily from 11:00 to 17:00

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: CHABAKKA