[Terroir] Monthly "Nama Gateau Chocolat" No. 7 Comes with a Beautiful Box of Nao Handmade Washi Paper. Limited Release on July 1st.

MAISON CACAO, an aroma raw chocolate brand originating in Kamakura that is particular about "freshness" (Founder: Shingo Ishihara), offers a new experience to enjoy the subtle differences in [terroir] created by cacao cultivation and blending, which is traditionally difficult for chocolate. To achieve this, we propose 12 types of "Nama Gateau Chocolat" each month.

The 26th installment will be sold in limited quantities starting July 1st (Wed). It will be delivered in a special package of handmade washi paper that changes monthly. No. 7 uses "Mizu Asagi no Shizuku," a washi paper created by the unique handmade washi studio "Nao Handmade Washi," which expresses natural beauty. This is Mizu Asagi colored washi paper made with Nao's groundwater. Water is directly sprinkled onto the fibers during the papermaking process, creating a watermark pattern like droplets. The scenery woven by water and fibers differs with each sheet, giving each its own unique expression.

"Nama Gateau Chocolat Terroir Collection No. 7" (3780 yen including tax)

No. 7 is a dish that meticulously considers not only the cacao blend but also the sugar blend to be enjoyed at its best in July. By combining two types of brown sugar, one from Colombia and one from Hateruma Island, Okinawa, we bring out the delicate cacao aroma and flavor unique to each origin, with a refreshing sweetness and lingering finish that can be enjoyed lightly even in summer.

[No. 7 Flavor Notes]

This dish uses cacao from the southwestern region of Colombia, an area with the richest ecosystem in the country, known for its fruity and nutty notes, and cacao from the northeastern mountainous region, which offers deep bitterness, astringency, and acidity. The flavors from both terroirs, enhanced by the gentle sweetness of brown sugar, create an exquisite dish.

MAISON CACAO's [Terroir]

"Terroir" refers to the soil, climate, and environment of a field that influences the taste and characteristics of ingredients. "Terroir" only becomes a charm when it is brought to life in the ingredients through the combined skills of artisans who deeply understand the climate and history of each region. Colombia has multiple mountain ranges, including the Andes, spanning north and south of the country, with water rich in minerals flowing from the mountains. This becomes the source of abundant water and fertile land essential for cacao cultivation. With its rich ecosystem and diverse natural environments by region, Colombia cultivates unique flavor beans with fresh and rich aromas.

MAISON CACAO's [Blend]

The ratio of cacao mass, cacao butter, milk, and sugar is adjusted to the nearest 0.1%. We combine colorful cacao liquors that highlight the individuality of each origin. The possibilities for taste and aroma are infinite. Through accumulated skill and time-consuming processes, we create unique couverture chocolates that are one-of-a-kind in the world. Chocolates that can only be made here. Chocolates that can only be made by this person. We deliver unique chocolates.

"Nama Gateau Chocolat Terroir Collection No. 7" will be sold at 7 MAISON CACAO stores starting July 1st (Wed) with a limited quantity of 800 units. Sales will end once sold out.

*All 800 units will have a serial number.

[Sales Locations]

・MAISON CACAO Kamakura Main Store (1-9-33 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, along Wakamiya Oji Street)

・MAISON CACAO Kamakura Komachi Main Store (2-9-7 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・MAISON CACAO Marunouchi Store (1F, Shin Tokyo Building, 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

・MAISON CACAO NEWoMan Yokohama Store (1F, NEWoMAN Yokohama, 1-1-1 Minami-saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・MAISON CACAO Gransta Tokyo Store (1F, Gransta Tokyo, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

・MAISON CACAO Haneda Airport Store (Inside "HANEDA STAR & LUXE", 2F Marketplace, Haneda Airport Terminal 1, 3-3-2 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo)

・MAISON CACAO JR Nagoya Takashimaya Store (B1F, 1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture)

・MAISON CACAO Online Shop (https://onlineshop.maisoncacao.com/products/nama-gateau-chocolat-no-7-2026)

<Brand Overview>

The history of MAISON CACAO began when founder Shingo Ishihara, inspired by the rich daily life with cacao he encountered in Colombia, opened his main store in the cultural city of Kamakura. Our mission is to create unprecedented deliciousness with Japanese sensibility and creativity. Furthermore, not just deliciousness, but to establish a chocolate culture in Japan that enriches and colors people's lives. To achieve this, we are involved in all processes from cacao cultivation to fermentation and roasting in Colombia, aiming to create high-quality chocolate while fostering a connection between producers and customers. We are also focusing on educational activities in Colombia through cacao farming and school establishment to realize a sustainable society and future prosperity.