New Tea Season Arrives! Over 20 Global Tea Brands Gather for 'Ocha Roman ~ Welcome to the Profound World of Tea ~'
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku will host 'Ocha Roman' from May 20th to 25th. Over 20 global tea brands will gather, offering rare limited-edition teas, pre-release items, and special seminars.
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At the event space on the 7th floor of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, the 'Ocha Roman ~ Welcome to the Profound World of Tea ~' event will be held for six days from Wednesday, May 20th to Monday, May 25th.
May is the season for new tea, and May 21st is 'International Tea Day.' To coincide with this heightened interest in tea, this event gathers teas from around the world, including Japanese tea, black tea, Chinese tea, and Taiwanese tea, allowing visitors to enjoy their 'aroma, taste, and culture.' Over 20 brands will participate, showcasing a wide selection of rare limited-edition teas, pre-release items, and teas recommended for early summer. Furthermore, a special seminar, 'Deep Dive Tea Talk,' featuring daily lecturers well-versed in tea, will be held every day, allowing both newcomers and connoisseurs to deeply enjoy the world of tea.
■ Over 20 Tea Brands Gather!
【Black Tea / Wakocha (Japanese Black Tea)】
'Virtual' from London, UK / 'Pure Tips, Indian Tea Specialty Brand' from Tokyo
● 'Virtual' from London, UK: Great Rift Breakfast (1 box/46.9g [15 bags]) 1,701 yen
A breakfast tea that has won awards at British competitions, with a rich body that suits both straight and milk tea.
● 'Pure Tips, Indian Tea Specialty Brand' from Tokyo: Darjeeling White Tea Silver Crest 195 Okayti Tea Garden (1 bag/20g) 4,590 yen
A Darjeeling white tea with a delicate floral aroma, a clear sweet taste, and a long, elegant aftertaste.
'Charou Yuka' from Okinawa Prefecture / 'Rainbrant Tea, Wakocha Specialty Store' from Kanagawa Prefecture
● 'Charou Yuka' from Okinawa Prefecture: Laocong Dancong Black Tea Mǐlánxiāng Chatou Tianzhukeng (1 bag/50g) 1,980 yen *Limited to 40 bags
A black tea with a fruity and refreshing flavor reminiscent of muscat and lychee.
● 'Rainbrant Tea, Wakocha Specialty Store' from Kanagawa Prefecture: [Sakamotoen] Sayamakaori 1st 2026 (1 bag/30g) 1,050 yen *Odakyu advance sale
We are bringing you the wonderful floral aroma of 'Sakamotoen Sayamakaori 1st' as a new tea.
【Chinese Tea / Taiwanese Tea】
'Hanasakimi-cha' from Osaka Prefecture / 'Daga Yuki Tea' from Shanghai, China
● 'Hanasakimi-cha' from Osaka Prefecture: JASMINE TEA Jasmine Jinxuan / Jasmine Black Tea (1 bag/2.5g x 4 bags) 1,296 yen *Only from May 23rd (Sat) to May 25th (Mon)
A jointly developed product with Huatan Township Farmers' Association (Taiwan). Tea bags offering a luxurious taste of fragrant Jasmine Jinxuan and Jasmine Black Tea.
● 'Daga Yuki Tea' from Shanghai, China: Black Tea Bag Gift Set (22g x 11 types) 4,300 yen *Odakyu advance sale, limited to 30 sets
A selection of 11 types of high-quality Chinese tea bags, allowing you to compare their exquisite flavors.
【Japanese Tea】
'Nakakubo Seichaen' from Kyoto Prefecture / 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture
● 'Nakakubo Seichaen' from Kyoto Prefecture: New Tea 2026 (1 bag/50g) 1,620 yen
Kyoto's new tea, rich in umami, finished early.
● 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture: Kamairi-cha (Pan-fired tea) Variety: Takachiho (1 bag/30g) 1,188 yen *Odakyu advance sale
A traditional pan-fired tea with a unique pan-fired aroma, sweetness, and savory, refreshing taste.
【Sweets】
'Tenten Insho' from Fukuoka Prefecture / 'Chinese Tea and Sweets [Kanro]' from Tokyo / 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture
● 'Tenten Insho' from Fukuoka Prefecture: Keemun Black Tea Lemon Tea Mooncake (1 piece) 400 yen *Odakyu advance sale, limited to 50 pieces per day
A Chinese pastry with a refreshing taste combining the rich aroma of Keemun black tea with the tartness of lemon.
● 'Chinese Tea and Sweets [Kanro]' from Tokyo: Huang You Nian Gao (Butter Rice Cake) (4 pieces) 1,000 yen
A chewy texture and buttery flavor that is addictively delicious. This item is currently very popular in Korea as butter tteok.
● 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture: Wakocha Milk Tea Scone (1 piece) 421 yen
A luxurious scone with the aroma of milk tea and white chocolate.
＜20 Sessions During the Event! Special Tea Seminar 'Deep Dive Tea Talk'＞
This seminar is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy tea even more deliciously or incorporate various world teas into their daily lives more closely, allowing them to deeply learn about the charm of tea. During the event, 12 lecturers will conduct a total of 20 seminars daily. Reservations are currently being accepted on the EC site 'Odakyu Department Store Online Shopping.'
Seminar reservations accepted on the EC site
◎Odakyu Department Store Online Shopping 'Ocha Roman' Seminar Reservation
https://shop.odakyu-dept.co.jp/ec/c0213?utm_source=corp&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ocharoman_PR
＜Event Overview＞
Name: 'Ocha Roman ~ Welcome to the Profound World of Tea ~'
Period: May 20th (Wed) - May 25th (Mon)
May is the season for new tea, and May 21st is 'International Tea Day.' To coincide with this heightened interest in tea, this event gathers teas from around the world, including Japanese tea, black tea, Chinese tea, and Taiwanese tea, allowing visitors to enjoy their 'aroma, taste, and culture.' Over 20 brands will participate, showcasing a wide selection of rare limited-edition teas, pre-release items, and teas recommended for early summer. Furthermore, a special seminar, 'Deep Dive Tea Talk,' featuring daily lecturers well-versed in tea, will be held every day, allowing both newcomers and connoisseurs to deeply enjoy the world of tea.
■ Over 20 Tea Brands Gather!
【Black Tea / Wakocha (Japanese Black Tea)】
'Virtual' from London, UK / 'Pure Tips, Indian Tea Specialty Brand' from Tokyo
● 'Virtual' from London, UK: Great Rift Breakfast (1 box/46.9g [15 bags]) 1,701 yen
A breakfast tea that has won awards at British competitions, with a rich body that suits both straight and milk tea.
● 'Pure Tips, Indian Tea Specialty Brand' from Tokyo: Darjeeling White Tea Silver Crest 195 Okayti Tea Garden (1 bag/20g) 4,590 yen
A Darjeeling white tea with a delicate floral aroma, a clear sweet taste, and a long, elegant aftertaste.
'Charou Yuka' from Okinawa Prefecture / 'Rainbrant Tea, Wakocha Specialty Store' from Kanagawa Prefecture
● 'Charou Yuka' from Okinawa Prefecture: Laocong Dancong Black Tea Mǐlánxiāng Chatou Tianzhukeng (1 bag/50g) 1,980 yen *Limited to 40 bags
A black tea with a fruity and refreshing flavor reminiscent of muscat and lychee.
● 'Rainbrant Tea, Wakocha Specialty Store' from Kanagawa Prefecture: [Sakamotoen] Sayamakaori 1st 2026 (1 bag/30g) 1,050 yen *Odakyu advance sale
We are bringing you the wonderful floral aroma of 'Sakamotoen Sayamakaori 1st' as a new tea.
【Chinese Tea / Taiwanese Tea】
'Hanasakimi-cha' from Osaka Prefecture / 'Daga Yuki Tea' from Shanghai, China
● 'Hanasakimi-cha' from Osaka Prefecture: JASMINE TEA Jasmine Jinxuan / Jasmine Black Tea (1 bag/2.5g x 4 bags) 1,296 yen *Only from May 23rd (Sat) to May 25th (Mon)
A jointly developed product with Huatan Township Farmers' Association (Taiwan). Tea bags offering a luxurious taste of fragrant Jasmine Jinxuan and Jasmine Black Tea.
● 'Daga Yuki Tea' from Shanghai, China: Black Tea Bag Gift Set (22g x 11 types) 4,300 yen *Odakyu advance sale, limited to 30 sets
A selection of 11 types of high-quality Chinese tea bags, allowing you to compare their exquisite flavors.
【Japanese Tea】
'Nakakubo Seichaen' from Kyoto Prefecture / 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture
● 'Nakakubo Seichaen' from Kyoto Prefecture: New Tea 2026 (1 bag/50g) 1,620 yen
Kyoto's new tea, rich in umami, finished early.
● 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture: Kamairi-cha (Pan-fired tea) Variety: Takachiho (1 bag/30g) 1,188 yen *Odakyu advance sale
A traditional pan-fired tea with a unique pan-fired aroma, sweetness, and savory, refreshing taste.
【Sweets】
'Tenten Insho' from Fukuoka Prefecture / 'Chinese Tea and Sweets [Kanro]' from Tokyo / 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture
● 'Tenten Insho' from Fukuoka Prefecture: Keemun Black Tea Lemon Tea Mooncake (1 piece) 400 yen *Odakyu advance sale, limited to 50 pieces per day
A Chinese pastry with a refreshing taste combining the rich aroma of Keemun black tea with the tartness of lemon.
● 'Chinese Tea and Sweets [Kanro]' from Tokyo: Huang You Nian Gao (Butter Rice Cake) (4 pieces) 1,000 yen
A chewy texture and buttery flavor that is addictively delicious. This item is currently very popular in Korea as butter tteok.
● 'Yukihoshien' from Miyazaki Prefecture: Wakocha Milk Tea Scone (1 piece) 421 yen
A luxurious scone with the aroma of milk tea and white chocolate.
＜20 Sessions During the Event! Special Tea Seminar 'Deep Dive Tea Talk'＞
This seminar is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy tea even more deliciously or incorporate various world teas into their daily lives more closely, allowing them to deeply learn about the charm of tea. During the event, 12 lecturers will conduct a total of 20 seminars daily. Reservations are currently being accepted on the EC site 'Odakyu Department Store Online Shopping.'
Seminar reservations accepted on the EC site
◎Odakyu Department Store Online Shopping 'Ocha Roman' Seminar Reservation
https://shop.odakyu-dept.co.jp/ec/c0213?utm_source=corp&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=ocharoman_PR
＜Event Overview＞
Name: 'Ocha Roman ~ Welcome to the Profound World of Tea ~'
Period: May 20th (Wed) - May 25th (Mon)