Kirin's Summer Ice Tea Stand
This summer, Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd., under the leadership of President Akihiro Inoue, invites tea lovers to enjoy the delightful
Summer Ice Tea Stand. Set to take place from July 25th to August 3rd, 2025, at the Shimokitazawa area, this event promises refreshing experiences perfectly suited for the scorching summer days.
Kirin's
Afternoon Tea brand has established the yearly
Summer Ice Tea Stand since its launch in 2023, attracting numerous visitors each year. With this initiative, Kirin aims to provide an ideal iced tea experience to cool down during the hot summer, offering a stylish and innovative tea alternative known as
ICEICEICE TEA.
What is ICEICEICE TEA?
ICEICEICE TEA is a refreshing summer iced tea made from Kirin's
Afternoon Tea Lemon Tea, served in a custom cup filled with two sizes of ice cubes. Topped with flavorful lemon shaved ice, this beverage introduces a delightful three-layered ice experience. The lemon shaved ice is created using
Sakure Lemon, a summer favorite product from Futaba Foods Co., Ltd., led by President Masahiro Saito. This combination is carefully crafted to bring you joy even on the hottest afternoon.
Event Details in Tokyo
Location: Shimokitazawa Senro Street, Free Space (2-33-12 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
Duration: July 25 (Friday) - August 3 (Sunday), 2025, for 10 days
Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM (The venue opens at 10:00 AM)
Admission: Free (Tickets will be distributed on the day)
What to Expect:
Visitors will be able to enjoy either a complimentary cup of
ICEICEICE TEA made with Kirin's Lemon Tea or a cup of
Afternoon Tea Straight Tea. Each beverage will be served in a non-commercial original cup with ice, with the option of a refreshing Sakure Lemon topping available only for the lemon tea.
- - ICEICEICE TEA comes served in a custom cup filled with different types of ice, topped with the delicious Shirakaba Lemon.
- - If you prefer the Straight Tea, it will be served in an original cup but without the Sakure Lemon.
- - Selection is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so visit early!
- - A maximum of one ticket per person will be distributed; re-entry is not permitted.
Be sure to grab your refreshing iced tea experience before it runs out!
Kirin will also host events in Nagoya and Osaka from August 8th to August 11th, 2025, with limited reservations. Updates regarding the complete details for the Nagoya and Osaka venues will be provided via Kirin's official X-account (@Kirin_Company) around late July.
A Peek into Afternoon Tea Lemon Tea
Kirin’s
Afternoon Tea Lemon Tea features a fruity aroma, made with 15% Nuwara Eliya tea leaves from Sri Lanka. Utilizing a clear iced tea manufacturing method, it's a genuine lemon tea that harmonizes the invigorating scent of tea with the sweet and sour notes of lemon (with 0.1% fruit juice).
About the Tea Leaves
Sri Lanka is renowned for producing high-quality tea leaves, grown in mountainous regions where direct sunlight and fresh seasonal winds create the unique bitterness and floral notes characteristic of premium tea. Approximately 40% of tea leaves imported into Japan are from Sri Lanka, with about 20% used in the
Afternoon Tea range, chosen for each flavor.
Limited Summer Packaging
This summer, Kirin's
Afternoon Tea line—
Straight Tea, Milk Tea, and Lemon Tea—will feature a special seasonal design. Enjoy the summer vibes with these limited edition packages available while supplies last. Note that the design will vary depending on availability in stores.
For more information on Kirin's range of offerings, visit
Kirin's official website.