To the Era of Pairing Coffee with Cuisine: 'COLORS CAFE' x 'UCC Coffee Academy' x 'Marukome' Hold 'Coffee x Lasagna x Koji Milk' Food Pairing Experience Event

COLORS Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Seiya Hamada), which operates "COLORS CAFE" proposing pairings of specialty coffee and food, will hold a "Coffee x Lasagna x Koji Milk" food pairing experience event on July 10 (Fri.) and 11 (Sat.), 2026, for two days at UCC Coffee Academy (Tokyo), in collaboration with UCC Coffee Academy and Marukome Co., Ltd.

Lasagna using rare Hokkaido-produced Mangalitsa pork and "LASAGNA BLEND," "the world's best match for lasagna."

Event Overview and Purpose

While pairings with cuisine are established in the worlds of wine and sake, pairing coffee to enjoy with food is still developing. COLORS CAFE has been proposing pioneering pairings of "lasagna," an Italian specialty, and "specialty coffee" since its opening.

This time, Marukome, a leading manufacturer driving Japan's fermented food culture, will prepare limited edition lasagna and desserts using "KOJI BARISTA EDITION," a koji milk developed to deeply complement specialty coffee. The dishes will be prepared by Daisuke Ichikawa (Owner Chef of LITA, Kita-Sando), who oversees food for COLORS CAFE. Furthermore, Mr. Katsuro Doi of UCC Coffee Academy, a leader in Japan's coffee culture (2014 Japan Hand Drip Champion, 3-time consecutive Japan Finalist in the Japan Coffee In Good Spirits Championship), will select and serve coffee that harmonizes with these food menus.

Additionally, on July 10 (Fri.), special guest Mr. Shinsaku Miyama, representative of "BARISTA MAP Coffee Roasters" (2016 Latte Art World Champion, first Japanese to win Australian Championship in 2018), will propose pairings of "Lasagna Blend," an original blend developed with the concept of "designing coffee to match food," and the cuisine. On July 11 (Sat.), Mr. Ryuya Kinjo of "One by one coffee" (Japan Coffee In Good Spirits Championship Finalist) will be invited to provide special coffee tailored to the menu, proposing a new food culture to enjoy with meals, not just as a post-meal drink.

[Event Highlights]

1 Experience the new possibilities of specialty coffee enjoyed with cuisine

2 Convergence of experts in coffee, fermentation, and cuisine, creating a culinary experience that transcends industry boundaries

3 Event-exclusive menu

- Koji Milk Mangalitsa Lasagna (Lasagna using rare Hokkaido-produced Mangalitsa pork)

- Koji Milk Cheesecake (Co-developed with Fukuoka cheesecake specialty store "KAKA cheesecake store")

4 Rollout at Ebisu COLORS CAFE

"Lasagna Blend" will be available year-round, and "Koji Milk Mangalitsa Lasagna" and "Koji Milk Cheesecake" will be offered in limited quantities at COLORS CAFE in Ebisu.

* The food pairing experience can be enjoyed not only at the event but also at the actual store.

[Speakers]

- Chef Daisuke Ichikawa, COLORS CAFE Food Supervisor

- Mr. Katsuro Doi, Full-time Lecturer at UCC Coffee Academy

- Mr. Junichi Gon, Developer of Marukome Co., Ltd.'s "KOJI BARISTA EDITION"

- Mr. Shinsaku Miyama, Representative of BARISTA MAP Coffee Roasters (Speaking July 10)

- Mr. Ryuya Kinjo, One by one coffee (Speaking July 11)

From left: Chef Daisuke Ichikawa, Mr. Katsuro Doi, Mr. Junichi Gon, Mr. Shinsaku Miyama, Mr. Ryuya Kinjo

[Event Details]

"Coffee x Lasagna x Koji Milk" Food Pairing Experience Event

Date and Time:

July 10 (Fri.) "Media & Industry Professionals" Session 1: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Session 2: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

July 11 (Sat.) "General Public" Participation Fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) *Please apply from the link below.

Session 1: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM https://ucc-coffee-academy.resv.jp/direct.php?direct_id=4957

Session 2: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM https://ucc-coffee-academy.resv.jp/direct.php?direct_id=4958

Venue:

UCC Coffee Academy Tokyo School

1F, Sumitomo Fudosan Aoyama Building West Wing, 8-5-26 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Organizers:

COLORS Co., Ltd. / UCC Coffee Academy / Marukome Co., Ltd.

Cooperation:

BARISTA MAP Coffee Roasters / One by one coffee

[About COLORS CAFE]

COLORS was established to explore the development and possibilities of a new coffee culture and to plan pairings of specialty coffee with various foods. As its first initiative, the company focused on "lasagna," a regional Italian dish, and opened "COLORS CAFE" in Ebisu, Tokyo, where customers can experience pairings with coffee. The lasagna is supervised by Chef Daisuke Ichikawa, owner chef of "LITA" in Kita-Sando, Shibuya, who trained in Northern Italy. Four types of lasagna (green, white, red, and black) are prepared using colorful ingredients.

Coffee includes over 10 types of the highest quality beans always available, including beans roasted by representative Hamada himself. Furthermore, the "Lasagna Blend," co-developed with BARISTA MAP Coffee Roasters, has been added, offering an even more evolved "blissful pairing of lasagna and coffee."

[Business Hours] 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM *Please check the official Instagram for details on business days.

[Access] 8F Hasegawa Riki Building, 1-9-4 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. 3-minute walk from JR/Hibiya Line Ebisu Station.

A hidden gem cafe on the 8th floor of a building with an auto-lock entrance.

Lasagna Blend with gorgeous, clear acidity combined with sweetness and texture.

[Official Instagram]

https://www.instagram.com/colorscafe_ebisu/

[LASAGNA BLEND]

Beans 100g: 4,000 yen (tax included)

Drip bag 4-piece set: 1,600 yen (tax included)

<Company Profile of COLORS Co., Ltd.>

- Representative Director: Seiya Hamada

- Location: 8F, 1-9-4 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

- Established: March 2024

- Capital: 10 million yen

- Official HP: https://www.c-colors.jp/

- Business Activities: Cafe management, specialty coffee sales, food-related event planning

[About UCC Coffee Academy]

UCC Coffee Academy is UCC Group's comprehensive coffee education institution that consolidates the specialized knowledge and skills of coffee cultivated through UCC Group's business activities, allowing for systematic and step-by-step learning. Through a variety of programs tailored to the level and objectives of each individual, from beginners to professionals, it provides the charm, knowledge, and skills of coffee.

- Official HP: https://www.ucc.co.jp/academy/

[About Marukome]

Marukome is a fermented food manufacturer founded in 1854. Its core miso business continues to grow by creating new categories such as additive-free, liquid miso, and granular tsubu miso. In its koji business, which produces amazake and shio koji from rice koji, the raw material for miso, "KOJI BARISTA EDITION," a product of "Komekoji Milk," a plant-based milk born in Japan, developed for the cafe industry, has received high praise from top baristas. In its soybean business, it offers products such as "Soy Meat" made from domestic whole soybeans and gluten-free soy flour.

- Official HP: https://www.marukome.co.jp/

- KOJI BARISTA EDITION Official HP: https://www.marukome.co.jp/komekoji_milk/barista/

Inquiries: COLORS Co., Ltd. Public Relations TEL: 03-4400-5916 / MAIL: info@c-colors.jp