Saint Marc Cafe Introduces New Brand Focused on Tea
Saint Marc Cafe, known for its delightful baked goods like the famous Choco Cro, is embarking on an exciting new venture with the launch of its tea-centric brand,
Saint Marc Cafe & Tea, which officially opens on July 18th at the Aeon Sagamihara shopping center. The brand aims to provide a unique experience that highlights the beauty and flavor of tea from Japan and across Asia.
With a robust network of 284 locations throughout Japan, Saint Marc Cafe has long provided customers with freshly brewed coffee made from ground beans and a variety of in-house baked products. Through the years, their
Yuzu Tea has been a customer favorite, and the recent growing interest in tea prompted the creation of this new brand. It’s a strategic move that capitalizes on current trends and consumer preferences.
The guiding philosophy of
Saint Marc Cafe & Tea is to let customers enjoy the beauty of tea through their senses. The brand promises to deliver an immersive experience that connects patrons with the aromatic, flavorful, and comforting qualities of tea. A diverse range of beverages and food items inspired by various tea cultures from Asia will be introduced, alongside the established offerings at existing Saint Marc Cafe branches.
Two highlighted beverage options include:
- - Brown Sugar Tapioca Milk Tea, created with the aromatic Taiwanese Dong Ding Oolong Tea.
- - Fruit Tea variations such as Jasmine Tea infused with pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon.
These beverages not only reflect rich flavors but also demonstrate a commitment to freshness and quality, as the tea leaves will be brewed on-site daily to ensure optimal taste and aroma. Specific attention has been given to factors such as leaf quantity and extraction time to provide consistently high-quality drinks.
In addition to beverages, the
food menu will feature:
- - Egg Tarts, made using the same dough as the popular Choco Cro, filled with a rich vanilla-infused custard.
- - Matcha Parfaits and French Toast, incorporating matcha, available in selective locations.
The
Saint Marc Cafe & Tea store at Aeon Sagamihara boasts a modern Asian-inspired design, ensuring a comfortable and serene environment for visitors. In celebration of the grand opening, a limited-time promotion will combine a
Choco Cro Box (which contains 5 Choco Cros) with four discount vouchers worth 500 yen each, valid at the new tea brand location.
With the aim to roll out more locations nationwide,
Saint Marc Cafe & Tea is set to redefine the café experience for tea lovers across Japan.
Product Lineup
Exclusive Drinks:
1.
Brown Sugar Tapioca Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea - 690 yen (tax included).
- A rich, mellow addition combining fragrant Dong Ding Oolong with creamy milk for a perfectly balanced taste.
2.
Brown Sugar Tapioca Milk - 690 yen (tax included).
- A delightful blend of gentle sweetness from the milk and the distinct chewiness of brown sugar tapioca.
3.
Brown Sugar Tapioca Matcha Latte - 720 yen (tax included).
- Featuring finely selected matcha, this drink achieves a delicate harmony with added black syrup, enhancing the enjoyment of its floral notes.
4.
Brown Sugar Tapioca Hojicha Latte - 720 yen (tax included).
- Utilizing signature Hojicha tea, the sweetness adds a unique twist to the toasted flavor of the drink.
5.
Dong Ding Oolong Fruit Tea with Pink Grapefruit and Yuzu - 720 yen (tax included).
- Melding the aromas of Oolong with fresh fruit notes for an exciting drink experience.
6.
Jasmine Fruit Tea with Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Lemon - 720 yen (tax included).
- This vibrant beverage offers refreshing texture and aroma, from the jasmine’s floral notes to the fruity combination.
Exclusive Food Items:
- - Egg Tarts - 230 yen each (920 yen for a box of four).
- Crafted on-site, these tarts showcase a vanilla aroma mixed with rich custard.
- - Premium Choco Cro Earl Grey Almond - 320 yen.
- A twist on the classic Choco Cro, baked with Earl Grey powder blending into almond cream for an enhanced flavor experience.
Store Details:
- - Name: Saint Marc Cafe & Tea Aeon Sagamihara Store
- - Location: 2-10-1 Kobuchi, Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Aeon Sagamihara 1F
- - Opening Date: July 18, 2025
- - Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed on holidays as per Aeon's schedule)
- - Website: Saint Marc Cafe
About Saint Marc Cafe:
Founded in 1999 in Ginza, Tokyo, Saint Marc Cafe has become Japan's leading bakery café, renowned for its freshly baked goods made in-house. With its state-of-the-art oven technology, it continues to delight customers with warm, delicious bread and strives to offer an unparalleled café experience.